Newcomers beware, lots of choices to buy your first coin, I can imagine it's extremely confusing. Someone above suggested Coinbase... ordinarily I'd caution against using centralised services but then you probably should go for an option like that: somewhat solid reputation, easy to do, licensed so offers you some protection. Just make sure you complete all verifications required at any exchange before you purchase. And make sure you move the coins to your own wallet as soon as you can - it's yours, you ought to be the only one with access to it (storing it on the exchange means they have access).
Me, I always recommend Localbitcoins. Nothing like getting your first Bitcoins from a fellow user. Just make sure you only buy from experienced traders with good history and feedback, and only only ever use e-scrow.
Localbitcoin is a good start, because we do peer-to-peer transactions, making find seller with good reputable feedback with term if there is an escrow option available then use it because the security transaction for both is better even though it pays more. Me, I always recommend Localbitcoins. Nothing like getting your first Bitcoins from a fellow user. Just make sure you only buy from experienced traders with good history and feedback, and only only ever use e-scrow.
