Coinbase is the easiest method for US-based persons.
As you've found, MtGox is slow and Localbitcoins is unreliable. Coinbase requires a few days to verify your bank account (in some cases though, it is instant), but then you can buy and sell with a click of a button.
Topic: NEW and FRUSTRATED!!...help so appreciated! - page 2. (Read 1113 times)
I realize I need to learn more about the process of purchasing bitcoin for the first time, obviously! Hoping to get some straightforward advice on how to go about it....
I joined MtGox...went through long drawn out process of being verified. Decided I didn't want to then do International Bank Transfer (ANOTHER 10 days til it is verified). Noticed some negative feedback in regards to MtGox
Then thought I would just buy online...bit concerned about it, as I have read some scamming going on, or issues with coins being reversed etc. My igonorance...not comfortable enough due to what I don't know(technical stuff)!
Thought I could then just create another wallet (localbitcoins), try and find someone locally (in Winnipeg), and do a cash sale face to face. I contacted a local seller from the listing(early morning), sent a message/request asking if they were available later that evening (gave a 3 hr window). Explained(put fourth an offer) I wanted to buy a bitcoin for 390, would meet him wherever he wanted, explained I had never done this before and he might have to help with the purchase process. Almost 24 hrs later, no response. So I cancelled the request.
I emailed localbitcoins to see if I went about it incorrectly, and reason why I got no response from seller. Never heard back from localbitcoin.
I posted a topic/question/advice needed, days back in this forum. Also, messaged someone that I had hoped would sell to me or give some friendly advice. No responses
What am I doing incorrect?? I simply want to buy a full bitcoin at a fair, agreed upon price, from someone that has been around for awhile and is trusted.
Hoping someone from the Bitcoin community will take the time and explain where I am going wrong! Is it REALLY this complicated, or am I just a moron?!!!! Omg maybe I am a moron lol
Can someone out there sell me a bitcoin...face to face for cash? Or someone selling online that is active on the forum as a seller, and is trusted and wont take advantage of a noob?
HELP PLEASE!!! Purchase price was under 200, when I started this process! Would really appreciate feedback.
Thanks
I joined MtGox...went through long drawn out process of being verified. Decided I didn't want to then do International Bank Transfer (ANOTHER 10 days til it is verified). Noticed some negative feedback in regards to MtGox
Then thought I would just buy online...bit concerned about it, as I have read some scamming going on, or issues with coins being reversed etc. My igonorance...not comfortable enough due to what I don't know(technical stuff)!
Thought I could then just create another wallet (localbitcoins), try and find someone locally (in Winnipeg), and do a cash sale face to face. I contacted a local seller from the listing(early morning), sent a message/request asking if they were available later that evening (gave a 3 hr window). Explained(put fourth an offer) I wanted to buy a bitcoin for 390, would meet him wherever he wanted, explained I had never done this before and he might have to help with the purchase process. Almost 24 hrs later, no response. So I cancelled the request.
I emailed localbitcoins to see if I went about it incorrectly, and reason why I got no response from seller. Never heard back from localbitcoin.
I posted a topic/question/advice needed, days back in this forum. Also, messaged someone that I had hoped would sell to me or give some friendly advice. No responses
What am I doing incorrect?? I simply want to buy a full bitcoin at a fair, agreed upon price, from someone that has been around for awhile and is trusted.
Hoping someone from the Bitcoin community will take the time and explain where I am going wrong! Is it REALLY this complicated, or am I just a moron?!!!! Omg maybe I am a moron lol
Can someone out there sell me a bitcoin...face to face for cash? Or someone selling online that is active on the forum as a seller, and is trusted and wont take advantage of a noob?
HELP PLEASE!!! Purchase price was under 200, when I started this process! Would really appreciate feedback.
Thanks
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