The problem with bitcoin is buying bitcoin - page 4.

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Quote from: bitcoinbot on October 09, 2014, 04:26:36 PM

I already have a job. A shit job admittedly but a job nonetheless. My wife wouldn't like if I gave it up and went on a bitcoin crusade.

Sorry, I need to edit this post and LOL to my government giving a toss about Bitcoin,

It doesnt matter. A job is a job, that is all that matters.

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Quote from: bitcoinbot on October 09, 2014, 02:37:42 PM

Buying Bitcoin should be as easy as buying any currency. I should be able to go the post office and buy it over the counter or order it from a travel agent.
Places like localbitcoins make you feel like you are buying a bitcoin (who buys currency, ever)? Sure you exchange it but buy..

We need employers to start paying in bitcoin.

Sorry if this post makes little sense.

Bicoin is actually one of the easier currency like assets that you can purchase. When you try to buy most other currencies you are very limited as to where you can purchase them (generally either an airport or a bank and will end up paying huge markups when doing so.

with bitcoin on the other hand there are many more places that you can buy it (via LBC for example) and the markup is generally lower.

Also most travel agencies and all post offices do not sell any currencies Huh

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I already have a job. A shit job admittedly but a job nonetheless. My wife wouldn't like if I gave it up and went on a bitcoin crusade.

Sorry, I need to edit this post and LOL to my government giving a toss about Bitcoin,

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Quote from: bitcoinbot on October 09, 2014, 02:37:42 PM

Buying Bitcoin should be as easy as buying any currency. I should be able to go the post office and buy it over the counter or order it from a travel agent.
Places like localbitcoins make you feel like you are buying a bitcoin (who buys currency, ever)? Sure you exchange it but buy..

We need employers to start paying in bitcoin.

Sorry if this post makes little sense.

You keep thinking "we."

But you keep saying what other people should do.

If this is what you feel people should do, then you should employ people and pay them in Bitcoin, and you should run a Bitcoin selling business and sell it over the counter in the way you think it should happen.

Or if you want to stick to "we" you can try the voting route. Maybe your government feels obligated to provide for needs that you see.

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Quote from: bornil267645 on October 09, 2014, 01:24:03 PM

Quote from: bitcoinbot on October 09, 2014, 05:42:58 AM

If bitcoin is ever to become mainstream then it needs to sort out its achilles heel. That is buying bitcoin in the first place. The process should be so easy that even your gran can do it.
Unfortunately at the moment its way to complicated.

People won't buy bitcoin if they don't understand how to and if none buys bitcoin no one will spend bitcoin except geeks and criminals.

I think the real problem is that there is not enough selling of Bitcoin.

I'll sell you three Satoshis right now. Cheesy

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Quote from: bornil267645 on October 09, 2014, 01:24:03 PM

Quote from: bitcoinbot on October 09, 2014, 05:42:58 AM

If bitcoin is ever to become mainstream then it needs to sort out its achilles heel. That is buying bitcoin in the first place. The process should be so easy that even your gran can do it.
Unfortunately at the moment its way to complicated.

People won't buy bitcoin if they don't understand how to and if none buys bitcoin no one will spend bitcoin except geeks and criminals.

I think the real problem is that there is not enough selling of Bitcoin.

What are you talking about? Do you mean not enough Bitcoins for sale or enough companies as i think there are a decent amount of both especially for current demand.

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Maybe if you vote you can get a government program to help ensure Bitcoin accessibility for all.

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Buying Bitcoin should be as easy as buying any currency. I should be able to go the post office and buy it over the counter or order it from a travel agent.
Places like localbitcoins make you feel like you are buying a bitcoin (who buys currency, ever)? Sure you exchange it but buy..

We need employers to start paying in bitcoin.

Sorry if this post makes little sense.

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Quote from: bitcoinbot on October 09, 2014, 05:42:58 AM

If bitcoin is ever to become mainstream then it needs to sort out its achilles heel. That is buying bitcoin in the first place. The process should be so easy that even your gran can do it.
Unfortunately at the moment its way to complicated.

People won't buy bitcoin if they don't understand how to and if none buys bitcoin no one will spend bitcoin except geeks and criminals.

I think the real problem is that there is not enough selling of Bitcoin.

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Keep it dense, yeah?

Avoid buying - earn in Bitcoin. Of course, that doesn't work for everybody.

I must admit, I didn't get any bitcoins until I felt comfortable with the means of purchasing them. Once I overcame that hurdle I didn't feel as apprehensive. It's no wonder why its a mystery to many.

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I bought 10 worth today from a local ATM, took 2mins and was in my account in 30. youre right that its not as easy as buying a can of coke at the moment, but if the will is there, then it is easy. Its bridging the gap for those without the will (ie joe public)

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Quote from: bitcoinbot on October 09, 2014, 11:52:12 AM

Quote from: ObscureBean on October 09, 2014, 10:44:33 AM

Quote from: kingcolex on October 09, 2014, 10:26:03 AM

Circle was the solution for me, it litterally took no time and i was up and running and had my bitcoins from a credit card instantly.

Yup I second that!

Circle is the definitive site for buying bitcoin. I've bought BTC on a number of different sites but Circle really makes it super easy and it's pretty secure too.
After linking your card to your account and you can upload money instantly which gets converted automatically to BTC at current market rate. No other site that I know of can get you BTC that fast.

I got stuck adding a bank account to circle because they wanted a routing number, I am in the UK and we don't use routing numbers. I even called my bank and they confirmed they don't use them, it's a USA thing. The bank is santander.

Use your banks debit card? or contact circle and ask whats up?

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Quote from: bitcoinbot on October 09, 2014, 08:34:11 AM

I have bought from localbitcoins and bitbargain however you pay a premium for this and it's not always easy. I bought some and the seller didn't send my bitcoin money got stuck in escrow or something.
Anyway, the point is my grandparents should be able to do it.

I will check out bitcoin magnet.

Please do try it out and let me know what you think

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Quote from: ObscureBean on October 09, 2014, 10:44:33 AM

Quote from: kingcolex on October 09, 2014, 10:26:03 AM

Circle was the solution for me, it litterally took no time and i was up and running and had my bitcoins from a credit card instantly.

Yup I second that!

Circle is the definitive site for buying bitcoin. I've bought BTC on a number of different sites but Circle really makes it super easy and it's pretty secure too.
After linking your card to your account and you can upload money instantly which gets converted automatically to BTC at current market rate. No other site that I know of can get you BTC that fast.

I got stuck adding a bank account to circle because they wanted a routing number, I am in the UK and we don't use routing numbers. I even called my bank and they confirmed they don't use them, it's a USA thing. The bank is santander.

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Quote from: amaclin on October 09, 2014, 06:07:18 AM

Buying bitcoins is not a problem at all !
The real problem is spending bitcoins Grin

I think opposite Tongue

now, many places/store that accept bitcoin as payment or you can exchange to fiat Tongue

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Quote from: kingcolex on October 09, 2014, 10:26:03 AM

Circle was the solution for me, it litterally took no time and i was up and running and had my bitcoins from a credit card instantly.

Yup I second that!

Circle is the definitive site for buying bitcoin. I've bought BTC on a number of different sites but Circle really makes it super easy and it's pretty secure too.
After linking your card to your account and you can upload money instantly which gets converted automatically to BTC at current market rate. No other site that I know of can get you BTC that fast.

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Circle was the solution for me, it litterally took no time and i was up and running and had my bitcoins from a credit card instantly.

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Quote from: Elwar on October 09, 2014, 06:10:52 AM

If you live in the US, Coinbase is super easy.

My 74 year old mother was able to buy bitcoins through them using her phone.

I agree. I havent found anyone yet who cant use coinbase

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Quote from: bitcoinbot on October 09, 2014, 05:42:58 AM

If bitcoin is ever to become mainstream then it needs to sort out its achilles heel. That is buying bitcoin in the first place. The process should be so easy that even your gran can do it.
Unfortunately at the moment its way to complicated.

People won't buy bitcoin if they don't understand how to and if none buys bitcoin no one will spend bitcoin except geeks and criminals.

Your thinking is centralized. "Bitcoin" is not a monolith, and it can't do anything.

If you think that people want an easier way to buy Bitcoin, then you can make a lot of money by servicing that need. You'll make the whole Bitcoin community better in the process.

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Quote from: bitcoinbot on October 09, 2014, 05:42:58 AM

If bitcoin is ever to become mainstream then it needs to sort out its achilles heel. That is buying bitcoin in the first place. The process should be so easy that even your gran can do it.
Unfortunately at the moment its way to complicated.

People won't buy bitcoin if they don't understand how to and if none buys bitcoin no one will spend bitcoin except geeks and criminals.

I disagree it is too complicated, but I do think the problem is people may think it is too complicated. IMO a good start to change this would be a social media campaign (facebook) showing the few simple steps on how to set up an online wallet and buy coins from localbitcoins or whatever. Shared this on your timeline, and offer to help any friends who may need it. It's something I have considered doing myself, but obviously the effect would be negligible. Done by a larger organisation, but then spread by many of us on here, it could have much more success.

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