Escrow services allow you to shop tension free on Ebay as it secures you from being ripped off your money by protecting you. Escrow services cover both the buyers and sellers interest and provide a methodology for secure ebay transactions.
Escrow service providers work as a middlemen for all the buying and selling deals on ebay and holds the funds supplied by the buyer and only gives them to the seller after the buyer has received his goods purchased.
At times, escrow services also cover the sellers’ interest and in such a case both the goods purchased and the money are handled by the escrow service provider in order to ensure that the buyer receives the goods in right condition and the seller gets the right amount.
Escrow service providers charge a little amount as the fee for the services rendered. The amount charged is calculated on the sales price of the transaction occurred. Either the buyer or the seller can pay the escrow services fees as per their mutual agreement or they can also share it amongst themselves. It is mandatory for the buyer to settle the escrow services fees during the bidding in order to avoid defaulting.
It is very important to choose a right escrow service provider to gain maximum benefits out of the service.