buying a domain name from a private owner

[translator]

Can anyone tell me anything about selling and buying names from a private owner. What are the actual rates and are there any legal problems?

Thanks!

[Lisa]

Supply and demand.... I don't think I understand your question. The rate can be as high as you want it or as low as you want it.

[petertdavis]

Regarding legal problems, one thing you might want to check is whether there is a trademark registration related to the domain you're buying. You can use the search at uspto.gov to check that out. If you're nervous about the person you're purchasing from, you can use an escrow service. I've bought and sold dozens of domains, and never had a problem worth mentioning.