Just wanted to share that there is a useful alternative to escrow available now ...
- http://BitRated.com
BitRated takes advantage of mutlisignature transactions such that buyer and seller will each have a key but also the individual from BitRated chosen for arbitration will receive a key as well. Two of the three keys are needed to spend the funds from the transaction.
Even if you aren't needing this type of transaction, it is still a good idea to register on BitRated and to build connections there (e.g., vouch for those who you've traded with and ask others who trust you to vouch for you). This could become a very useful tool for those doing face-to-face trading as well as online trading.
Topic: Tips for local transactions - page 27. (Read 816047 times)
Most of these tips are precautions. Just try to buy and sell from someone who has a good reputation and wants to maintain it.
The only issue I have with following these tips is it encourages people to not go to new users...but for good reason. I just wish there were more people in my area selling/buying bitcoin
Most of these tips are precautions. Just try to buy and sell from someone who has a good reputation and wants to maintain it.
The only issue I have with following these tips is it encourages people to not go to new users...but for good reason. I just wish there were more people in my area selling/buying bitcoin
Thanks for great infor. Have a good day to all you here.
Most of these tips are precautions. Just try to buy and sell from someone who has a good reputation and wants to maintain it.
My biggest "fear" is getting scammed, in person and/or online. I'm sure escrow helps a lot but I haven't looked into escrow services to much.
Good Tips. Doing this tips will avoid you from the scammers and this will help you to have a good transaction and sure buyer/seller.
NYC firefighter kidnapped, robbed and stabbed by crypto thieves
- http://observer.com/2015/02/bitcoin-crime-wave-breaks-out-in-nyc
Holy shit, crypto thieves LOL. It really isn't funny what happened, but crypto thieves made me laugh - http://observer.com/2015/02/bitcoin-crime-wave-breaks-out-in-nyc
Your recommendations are appreciable but there are many other things too which can be quite helpful like to have someone with you or make a deal final in some pub or restaurant where a lot of people are around you. Any safety measure what you can take is best for you.
Thanks, this is great. I will save this for my next transaction. Bittalk should have more posts like this, where it helps investors like us. 
There are so many aspects to using Bitcoin safely. Its no wonder that it is taking so long for further acceptance of concurrency.
NYC firefighter kidnapped, robbed and stabbed by crypto thieves
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He’s alive, well, and refusing comment.
He should have read this thread.
NYC firefighter kidnapped, robbed and stabbed by crypto thieves
- http://observer.com/2015/02/bitcoin-crime-wave-breaks-out-in-nyc
- http://observer.com/2015/02/bitcoin-crime-wave-breaks-out-in-nyc
Info here is useful. will Surely help. Thanks!!
I've always found a reputable exchanger when buying or selling btc, that's safe enough I think...
Awesome guide! Thanks for that, OP, it was very useful for me!
Simply amazing. I referred my friend to this topic and he was completely satisfied. Thanks a lot for the wonderful goldmine of information
Thats exactly what I was looking for, nice detailel job.
Got it, thanks 
Pretty much common sense. If I were to ever trade in person it would be in a very public place, I personally would go to my local cafe which offers free wifi and has security cameras.
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