Desperately need 'PROPER' way to buy BTC - page 2.

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Quote from: jonanon on August 05, 2014, 08:33:22 AM

Perhaps I'm just being impatient

I just want to be able to easily buy BTC safely - PayPal is ideal but not many people will accept (understandably).

I would like to see bitcoin gain a wider level of acceptance - I can only see this if there is a good way to get them.

The primary issue is reversible vs non-reversible transactions. The Bitcoin seller needs protection from fraud.
Coinbase is easy enough for many people, why not use them?

jonanon

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Perhaps I'm just being impatient

I just want to be able to easily buy BTC safely - PayPal is ideal but not many people will accept (understandably).

I would like to see bitcoin gain a wider level of acceptance - I can only see this if there is a good way to get them.

TimS

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Exchanging normal currency is a pain, too: http://money.msn.com/saving-money-tips/post.aspx?post=0d925cca-d8d3-4c51-9e75-f4ee6fa8f6a9
I'd say that by comparison, and considering how minor Bitcoin is in comparison, buying BTC is pretty easy.
If you're in the US, https://coinbase.com is excellent (1% fee). If you're anywhere, https://localbitcoins.com/ is good (there are plenty of options besides meeting a stranger to exchange cash in person). Other countries may have easier options, too.

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Quote from: lihuajkl on August 05, 2014, 08:10:39 AM

Do your gov ban the BTC there and is there no exchang platform? you can go to localbitcoin.com!

Localbitcoin.com is not a proper way to buy something.

It should be as easy to buy BTC as in any other currency, go on a website, use debit card, get bitcoin.

You wouldn't meet up with some random person to buy anything that's not dodgy.

lihuajkl

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Do your gov ban the BTC there and is there no exchang platform? you can go to localbitcoin.com!

jonanon

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I've been following BTC for over a year now and STILL there is no easy way to buy bitcoins in what the vast majority of people would class as being a normal way to pay.

It is very frustrating and prevents a broader take up.

Virwox doesn't count - the fees are too high.
Bank transfer is not a normal way to pay for things - I wouldn't use bank transfer to exchange $ to £ for instance.

Bitcoin is being hindered shocking - hopefully it will change soon.

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