Escrow FAQ
What is escrow in the UK for luxury goods?
Escrow in the UK means a neutral service holds the buyer's payment until agreed conditions are met, such as tracked delivery and authentication. Cop 'Em escrow protects luxury private sales so neither side sends irreversible money to strangers.
Why luxury buyers use escrow
Private sales on Vinted, Depop, eBay, and Instagram often push buyers toward bank transfer, which has no comeback if the item is fake or never arrives.
Escrow replaces blind trust with held funds and documented steps both parties agree upfront.
How Cop 'Em escrow differs from platforms
Marketplace protection has limits on expensive designer items and disappears when you pay off app.
Cop 'Em escrow is built for luxury from £500 with optional Check 'Em authentication at /authentication-service.