Ask HN: How to handle escrow for $1200 domain+source code transfer?

I did this once, when I sold a domain for $1K. I had the guy paypal me $500, I transferred the domain, then he paypal'd me the other $500. I didn't really feel like dealing with any third parties and the guy seemed honest. Obviously, YMMV.

Do you have enough detail on the seller's personal identity? Usually long time account on linkedin, github and a reputable job would be enough.

I would escrow it, split the escrow fee.

top Google result for "escrow" looks like what you want

or convince the seller to sell it on the darkwebs /s