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Topic: Safe way to buy Bitcoins? (Read 1385 times)

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April 27, 2014, 05:44:37 AM
#30
I use localbitcoins, you can try this site for more options.

http://howtobuybitcoins.info/
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April 27, 2014, 02:36:41 AM
#29
Localbitcoins.com is safe way to purchase bitcoin.
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April 27, 2014, 01:47:57 AM
#28
btc-e
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April 26, 2014, 08:58:22 AM
#27
Safest way is using a Bitcoin ATM IMO.

The problem is not many people can find a bitcoin ATM near them. Smiley
If you are in places like singapore, you are in luck since there are so many here Smiley
newbie
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April 26, 2014, 08:20:51 AM
#26
My room mate has a bitcoin ATM in West End in Brisbane if anyone in Australia is looking to use one - http://ezibit.com.au/
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April 26, 2014, 04:38:19 AM
#25
Safest way is using a Bitcoin ATM IMO.

The problem is not many people can find a bitcoin ATM near them. Smiley
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April 26, 2014, 02:11:31 AM
#24
Safest way is using a Bitcoin ATM IMO.
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April 25, 2014, 05:25:45 PM
#23
I think one of the best ways is buy its online with paypal on https://www.virwox.com/

Virwox is legit from what I heard, but the fee is really very high IMO.

Hello!
I think one of the best ways is buy its online with paypal on https://www.virwox.com/ or you can use one of exchange markets with good reputation.


Yeah but the linden is a premium with fees that add up.. also the rate thats going for the btc.

You pay like three fees just to get btc, and the rate linden is going for.

Yeah, rightfully! Check the rules before spend money anywhere!
sr. member
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April 25, 2014, 12:47:56 PM
#22
i think you can buy from some esrow here or post a thread in the marketplace but be careful tho you may want to use an escrow or trade with a trusted traders here
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April 25, 2014, 09:11:00 AM
#21
I was wondering, what would be a safe way for both parties involved to exchange traditional currencies with bitcoins?  I'd prefer to do my trading online if possible.  I've seen listings on eBay for them, but I feel that buying from there might inconvenience the sellers if PayPal decides to freeze their accounts. 

IMO, the safest way of buying bitcoin should be using bitstamp or coinbase.
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April 25, 2014, 09:05:42 AM
#20
coinbase is pretty reputable... If you had the time you could buy amazon gift cards and try to sell those for Bitcoin.
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April 25, 2014, 09:04:31 AM
#19
Hello!
I think one of the best ways is buy its online with paypal on https://www.virwox.com/ or you can use one of exchange markets with good reputation.


Yeah but the linden is a premium with fees that add up.. also the rate thats going for the btc.

You pay like three fees just to get btc, and the rate linden is going for.
etm
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April 25, 2014, 06:38:23 AM
#18
Coinbase.
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April 25, 2014, 06:29:57 AM
#17
I think one of the best ways is buy its online with paypal on https://www.virwox.com/

Virwox is legit from what I heard, but the fee is really very high IMO.
newbie
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April 25, 2014, 06:20:10 AM
#16
Why online transactions are better? I suppose that offline ones are much more convenient
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April 24, 2014, 05:19:19 PM
#15
Hello!
I think one of the best ways is buy its online with paypal on https://www.virwox.com/ or you can use one of exchange markets with good reputation.
sr. member
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April 24, 2014, 04:20:57 PM
#14
Most of the bitcoin I bought was from localbitcoins on face to face transactions or other safer methods thats provided on there.

I know I may not get like an exchange price which is better, but I rather pay a slight premium on most will get their funds held not getting that price or other stressful process.
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April 24, 2014, 02:58:06 PM
#13
I have made good experience from buying through ebay.is a bit expensive though!
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April 24, 2014, 02:21:04 PM
#12
I would recommend never using PayPal or considering an offer at a low rate. It is a drag, but you should either use localbitcoins or research exchanges in your country then fund your account with a USPS money order. Then, after executing a buy, withdraw your bitcoin right away. If you do not have total control of your private keys then you do not own any bitcoin. An exchange could close anytime and leave you Satoshi-less.

Why wouldn't you use paypal to buy ? I understand why wouldn't you sell, but I don't see the harm in buying.
No, it is because trading bitcoin is against their TOS. I don't trust them to do the right thing in a dispute since I would be operating outside of their rules.

+1. Paypal can ban your account for that reason.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/warning-paypal-started-massive-account-ban-on-anything-bitcoin-related-448847
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April 24, 2014, 02:09:15 PM
#11
I would recommend never using PayPal or considering an offer at a low rate. It is a drag, but you should either use localbitcoins or research exchanges in your country then fund your account with a USPS money order. Then, after executing a buy, withdraw your bitcoin right away. If you do not have total control of your private keys then you do not own any bitcoin. An exchange could close anytime and leave you Satoshi-less.

Why wouldn't you use paypal to buy ? I understand why wouldn't you sell, but I don't see the harm in buying.
I just don't like them. lol
No, it is because trading bitcoin is against their TOS. I don't trust them to do the right thing in a dispute since I would be operating outside of their rules.
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