Can somebody point me in the right direction?
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Topic: I'm sorry for this dumb question but how do I buy bitcoins now? (Read 1622 times)
Id recommend Bitinstant at this time because its pretty clear that Coinbase is working with the Feds - i.e., all their data is provided to DHS, FBI, CIA, NSA, IRS...
Thats how they secured another round of venture capital - $5M I believe. They bent over for Uncle Sam to keep the doors open.
Thats how they secured another round of venture capital - $5M I believe. They bent over for Uncle Sam to keep the doors open.
I'm not happy with bitinstant - they STICK it to you with hidden fees greater than their initial fee by giving you a LOUSY price point on the dollar to bitcoin exchange rate WAY outside the trading range.
did you try direct exchange ? (using escrow service ?)
Uh, seriously do we need a guide.. Why do you need mtgox to buy bitcoin?
+10 for btcquick.com I haven't been there in a while and was surprised by their new website. Great service.
Try virwox: https://www.virwox.com
virwox is crap you will pay over 30% from their value
Iits pretty clear that Coinbase is working with the Feds - i.e., all their data is provided to DHS, FBI, CIA, NSA, IRS...
Thats how they secured another round of venture capital - $5M I believe. They bent over for Uncle Sam to keep the doors open.
Thats how they secured another round of venture capital - $5M I believe. They bent over for Uncle Sam to keep the doors open.
This is bad news indeed. Can you give us more info on this?
coinbase.com
How about any of the many other exchanges out there? There's more than just MtGox you know.
I can highly recommend Bitstamp, just do an international wire transfer to their bank account, and buy some coins. They're pretty fast (way faster than MtGox anyway) with handling bank transfers.
I can highly recommend Bitstamp, just do an international wire transfer to their bank account, and buy some coins. They're pretty fast (way faster than MtGox anyway) with handling bank transfers.
My bank charges $30 for international wire transfer -- any recommendations on banks with less fee?
That's about right for international wire. If you have a large balance at the bank or have been a customer for a very long time, some branch managers will waive the fee if you ask. I've gotten domestic wire and bank cashier's check fees waived by holding a moderate balance in my account.
How about any of the many other exchanges out there? There's more than just MtGox you know.
I can highly recommend Bitstamp, just do an international wire transfer to their bank account, and buy some coins. They're pretty fast (way faster than MtGox anyway) with handling bank transfers.
I can highly recommend Bitstamp, just do an international wire transfer to their bank account, and buy some coins. They're pretty fast (way faster than MtGox anyway) with handling bank transfers.
My bank charges $30 for international wire transfer -- any recommendations on banks with less fee?
I've used https://localbitcoins.com/ before. Just do small transfers if the person doesn't have any positive reviews... Then work up to larger numbers when you feel comfortable.
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https://localbitcoins.com/
keeps growing...
Yeah, I think localbitcoins.com is key. People often say Bitcoin exchanges are the weakest link since they can be targeted to some degree, but person to person transfers will always exist.
I've used https://localbitcoins.com/ before. Just do small transfers if the person doesn't have any positive reviews... Then work up to larger numbers when you feel comfortable.
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https://localbitcoins.com/
keeps growing...
Id recommend Bitinstant at this time because its pretty clear that Coinbase is working with the Feds - i.e., all their data is provided to DHS, FBI, CIA, NSA, IRS...
Thats how they secured another round of venture capital - $5M I believe. They bent over for Uncle Sam to keep the doors open.
Thats how they secured another round of venture capital - $5M I believe. They bent over for Uncle Sam to keep the doors open.
How about any of the many other exchanges out there? There's more than just MtGox you know.
I can highly recommend Bitstamp, just do an international wire transfer to their bank account, and buy some coins. They're pretty fast (way faster than MtGox anyway) with handling bank transfers.
I can highly recommend Bitstamp, just do an international wire transfer to their bank account, and buy some coins. They're pretty fast (way faster than MtGox anyway) with handling bank transfers.
try bitbitcoins : http://www.bitbitcoins.com/
I've used https://localbitcoins.com/ before. Just do small transfers if the person doesn't have any positive reviews... Then work up to larger numbers when you feel comfortable.
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Yes, you have to be a wizard. That's the price of being able to buy Bitcoins now, while they're still inexpensive.
Try virwox: https://www.virwox.com
Ebay ?
I used to use Bitinstant to mt. Gox and then fun, fun, fun; however now mt gox looks like it's being DDOSd and Bitinstant's options have changed. Virwox? What the hell? Do I have to be a wizard for this? I just want to buy some coin. Can somebody point me in the right direction? I have been buying coin for over a year now with Bitinstant at Wal-Mart, etc with no problems. I assume this has something to do with the government and I'm really pissed!!!
thanks very much
thanks very much
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