Escrow FAQ
Is escrow safe in the UK?
Yes, escrow is safer than bank transfer or PayPal Friends and Family for private luxury sales. Cop 'Em holds funds under agreed conditions, documents tracked delivery, and can include authentication before release.
What makes escrow safe
Payment stays held until delivery and verification conditions clear. Sellers see confirmed funds before shipping expensive items.
Both parties have dashboard visibility and dispute support if something goes wrong.
When escrow is essential
Use escrow when losing the full purchase price would seriously hurt, typically designer goods from £500 upward.
See /escrow-service and category pages like /services/escrow/watches for examples.