With all of the transactions I've done, I've never been asked even once by customers to use escrow ... until this week. A customer requested escrow and as an honest merchant, I respect that. I'm sure John K is busy, which explains why my PM from a couple days ago still remains unanswered.
It was a no-brainer to also ask OgNasty to hold escrow; he has replied instantly to every request and I have no doubt he will handle this transaction with the same amount of professionalism that I and others have come to receive from him in the past.
Will report back when transaction is complete in a few days and escrow is released.
Thanks Og - you're truly one-of-a-kind.

Escrow is becoming more and more of an important function with ICOs. It provides accountability that is truly needed. There is a great ICO that has a decentralized escrow program where token buyers vote before funds are released to the ICO. I definitely see escrows like this becoming HUGE in the space! Check them out - incremint.io