How the Buying Process Works at GoatNames.com
Selecting the right Goat Name for your business or project is a significant decision. If you're new to GoatNames.com, this page offers essential information for first-time customers on how the buying process works. We offer secure instant purchases through Stripe and PayPal, protected transactions via Escrow.com, and personalized Lease to Own (LTO) options by email.
Step-by-Step Purchase Guide
Watch this short video to see how buying a premium domain works at GoatNames.com, from checkout to secure transfer.
Your Purchasing Options
1. Buy Now with Stripe
Click Buy Now with Stripe for a fast, secure card payment through Stripe Checkout. Your card details are handled by Stripe; we never store them on GoatNames.com.
- Secure Checkout: Pay on Stripe's hosted checkout page.
- Confirmation: After payment is confirmed, our team contacts you within 24 hours.
- Domain Transfer: We transfer the domain to your registrar.
Buy Now with PayPal
Prefer PayPal? Use Buy Now with PayPal on eligible domains priced at $3,000 or less. Pay with your PayPal balance or a linked card on PayPal's secure checkout. GoatNames.com never sees your PayPal login or payment details.
- Eligibility: Available for domains at or below $3,000.
- Secure Checkout: Complete payment on PayPal's platform.
- Confirmation: After payment is confirmed, our team contacts you within 24 hours to start the transfer.
Buy Now via Escrow.com
Prefer Escrow? Use Buy Now with Escrow.com for a secure single payment on domains priced at $1,000 or more. Escrow holds funds until the domain transfer is complete.
- Buyer Funds: You submit payment through Escrow.com.
- Domain Transfer: Upon verification, GoatNames.com initiates the transfer.
- Completion: The transaction finalizes once transfer steps are confirmed.
Lease to Own (LTO) via Escrow.com
For domains priced at $10,000 and above, use Pay Monthly with Escrow.com for flexible installments.
- Agreement: Clear terms on total price and monthly schedule.
- Monthly Payments: Regular payments through Escrow.com.
- Final Transfer: Full ownership transfers after all installments are paid.
Note: For Escrow.com Lease-to-Own, the buyer is responsible for domain-holding escrow fees.
Custom LTO by request
LTO (Lease to Own) is also available upon request for other arrangements. Contact lto@goatnames.com for customized LTO options and payment plans.
2. Make an Offer
If you have a different budget in mind, many of our domains are open to offers.
- Submit your offer through the domain listing page.
- We will review your offer and respond.
- If we reach an agreement, we proceed via Stripe, PayPal, Escrow.com, or a custom arrangement.
How Does Domain Name Ownership Work?
Once the domain name is transferred into your account at a registrar of your choice, you become the official registrant with all the rights and responsibilities that come with domain name ownership.
Did You Know?
Over 73% of all registered domain names, including those of 100% of Fortune 500 companies, use the .com extension.
