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What can you buy with escrow?

Common use cases for internet escrow include:

  1. Online Purchases:

    • Goods: Electronics, clothing, furniture, collectibles, etc.
    • Services: Website development, freelance work, virtual goods, digital accounts etc.

  2. Vehicle Sales:

    • High-value transactions such as buying or selling cars, motorcycles, bicycles, etc.

  3. Business Transactions:

    • Escrow can be used for business deals where large sums of money are involved.

  4. Intellectual Property:

    • Transactions involving patents, rights, trademarks, and other intellectual property.

  5. Digital Goods and Services:

    • Software licenses, online courses, digital products, etc.

  6. Crowdfunding:

    • Some crowdfunding platforms use escrow to manage funds until project milestones are reached.

It's important to note that while escrow provides an extra layer of security for online transactions, it doesn't guarantee the quality or condition of the goods or services being exchanged. Buyers should still exercise due diligence when making any online purchase and thoroughly research the reputation of the seller or service provider.