Topic: If bitcoin is going to take off... (Read 2242 times)
Bitcoin transfer through Paypal.
From what I understand, PayPal is against this, that is why you don't see it being offered anywhere.
Paypal is not against Bitcoin in particular. It doesn't like any non-tangible goods trading from anyone who is not established and proven juristic person. So one can get Bitcoins for Paypal, Moneybookers or credit card on regular basis from a company but expect mark up like 15-20%.
Prepare to take off.
Well, I'm thinking the easiest way to buy bitcoins might be to just do a wire transfer to AurumXchange.
But now I'm thinking about mining them...
But now I'm thinking about mining them...
Why taking off?
By taking off, I mean becoming popular and accepted by the masses. Like paypal, for example.
That would be a good thing, right?
Oh, i got it now.
There are quite a few places now doing PayPal->BTC
From what I understand, PayPal is against this, that is why you don't see it being offered anywhere.
I use VirVox, which is a place that doesn't directly trade your USD from PayPal for BTC. Clever!
It's first Paypal>VirVox, then USD>SLL (second life money), SSL>BTC and BTC>BTC wallet. Downside to this is all the transaction fees you have to put up with. Upside is that you get the money there instantly, so you can buy your buttcoins when you want to!
There are quite a few places now doing PayPal->BTC
From what I understand, PayPal is against this, that is why you don't see it being offered anywhere.
Where are some of the better places you'd recommend, where you can just buy bitcoins at a fixed price without hassle?
Look for local one first, it is always the most convenient. For instance www.bahtcoin.com in Thailand. If there is none in your country try some of global such as www.centraw.com. Browse through existing offers or place demand offer of your own and one of you compatriot may respond.
There are quite a few places now doing PayPal->BTC
I'm in the Philippines.
Maybe there is a miner there who is willing to trade the mined proceeds, locally?
- https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.772326
- http://www.facebook.com/bitcoinph
Also, it appears AlertPay is a payment method used in the Philippines? Occasionally there is a sell order on the #bitcoin-otc marketplace or you can place a buy order there and see if anyone is willing to do a trade. Or ask in the IRC channel.
- http://www.bitcoin-otc.com
- http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#bitcoin-otc-foyer
I'm in the Philippines.
tell us which country you are from
Visa/mastercard have been antagonistic to bitcoin so often it's a case of using something local
Visa/mastercard have been antagonistic to bitcoin so often it's a case of using something local
I agree, I found this to be quite a hurdle.. Buying bitcoins easily (without having to go though multiple accounts on different sites, verification, ID, bla bla) after setting up the program itself. I expect any service offering this to have a bit of a margin happening to cover the cost of convenience, but not a large premium over the current published rates.
If you are in Australia bitpiggy works well, via normal bank deposit, once the email signon has been done the rest works by normal direct debits to/from Australian bank accounts. nice and easy.
If you are in Australia bitpiggy works well, via normal bank deposit, once the email signon has been done the rest works by normal direct debits to/from Australian bank accounts. nice and easy.
If it's ease you're looking for, try dialcoin.com. The fees are quite high, but you can get Bitcoins with a cellphone almost instantly.
They might not work in the US though.
They might not work in the US though.
Thanks -- didn't see my country on their list, but if the fees are too high, it probably wouldn't be ideal, anyway.
I've looked over that several times. I haven't seen anything very straightforward there, yet, but I'll keep checking.
Why taking off?
By taking off, I mean becoming popular and accepted by the masses. Like paypal, for example.
That would be a good thing, right?
Why taking off?
mtgox exactly not the place where to get your [first] Bitcoins. Do not be confused by the word "exchange". mtgox is the place for trading not exchanging your spare cash. There are many places where you can just buy Bitcoins at fixed price without hassle.
Where are some of the better places you'd recommend, where you can just buy bitcoins at a fixed price without hassle?
If it's ease you're looking for, try dialcoin.com. The fees are quite high, but you can get Bitcoins with a cellphone almost instantly.
They might not work in the US though.
Is there a reason you can't use Dwolla? With Dwolla you just transfer from your bank to them and after a few days you can transfer to mtgox.
I think Dwolla is for the USA only. While my primary bank account is in the USA, I'm living overseas, so I don't think it will work if it requires a physical USA address.
mtgox exactly not the place where to get your [first] Bitcoins. Do not be confused by the word "exchange". mtgox is the place for trading not exchanging your spare cash. There are many places where you can just buy Bitcoins at fixed price without hassle.
Where are some of the better places you'd recommend, where you can just buy bitcoins at a fixed price without hassle?
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