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Title: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: visionenergy on June 09, 2013, 07:09 pm
Does anyone know of a similar deposit method that is as quick as bitinstant that I can use today???  Just found out bitinstant isn't accepting cash deposits, not sure why or for how long.  Thanks for any help.  Need to get coins as fast as possible.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: theweeman on June 09, 2013, 07:29 pm
have you tried localbitcoins if you use bank transfer you get them in about 2 minutes . i use them all the time
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: AnonymousAddict on June 09, 2013, 07:35 pm
HUH? When did this start? my uncle who uses SR put money on through them on the 3rd..

To be Honest, Iv got a Big issue going on with them now from a while back.. Dont wanna go into details ,or bad mouth them yet cause iv never had issues with them in a full year,, this is always my place to go..

Im bout to go check it out to see the issue as well, about what your talking about..

Use a BTC seller on here bro.. Or BLUESKYTRADERS, go deposite $ at Bank of America for them i think.. if theyr still up and running..
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: AnonymousAddict on June 09, 2013, 07:41 pm
oK Guys No need to worry..

They are gonna be launching a new site and Cash deposit will be back on there..

ST8t FROM their workers mouth..
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: White 0ut on June 09, 2013, 08:29 pm
oK Guys No need to worry..

They are gonna be launching a new site and Cash deposit will be back on there..

ST8t FROM their workers mouth..

So I won't be able to make a cash deposit today through Bitinstant?

Thanks AA
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: baconbits32 on June 09, 2013, 09:06 pm
oK Guys No need to worry..

They are gonna be launching a new site and Cash deposit will be back on there..

ST8t FROM their workers mouth..

Thanks for that insight- however how long till this site opens? They say down for the weekend. I hope its not longer. At least bring back the option on the site until they launch the new one.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: AnonymousAddict on June 09, 2013, 09:09 pm
I asked when is the new site gonna launch, and I hate to say it really didnt sound good,,

They said "they dont have a certain date of launch but to keep checking"

The cash deposit is GONE, they say til new site launch, this fucking sucks. They better hurry the FUCK UP and give me my long over due funds..

Are Blue SKY traders still doing their thing?
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: cabinman01 on June 09, 2013, 10:32 pm
Damn, that really blows that they won't be accepting cash for awhile.  Is bluesky trader any good? I've never really used anything other than cash deposit so i am not real sure on how other ways even work.  Ha, any advice?
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: Smashmouth on June 10, 2013, 05:24 am
I asked when is the new site gonna launch, and I hate to say it really didnt sound good,,

They said "they dont have a certain date of launch but to keep checking"

The cash deposit is GONE, they say til new site launch, this fucking sucks. They better hurry the FUCK UP and give me my long over due funds..

Are Blue SKY traders still doing their thing?

 They are probably modifying the site to allow ID scans, etc.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: collapses on June 10, 2013, 09:44 am
Hello, you can use me for Western Union or Moneygram.  If you send during operating hours it usually takes less than 2-3 hours.
Thanks
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: Pufffdaddy on June 10, 2013, 02:42 pm
Is at you, Sugar Mama?
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: CaptainSnowFlakes on June 10, 2013, 03:46 pm
Wow, this blows. It looks like there is no way to to buy bitcoins without getting raped in fees or having to meet some random person on the street with local bitcoins. This is going to screw up a lot of business for everyone on SR.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: Moon Fried on June 10, 2013, 08:43 pm
It's only temporary. I talked to customer support and they said it's a necessary maintenance for transition to their new website.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: Thizzed410 on June 10, 2013, 08:49 pm
Wow, this blows. It looks like there is no way to to buy bitcoins without getting raped in fees or having to meet some random person on the street with local bitcoins. This is going to screw up a lot of business for everyone on SR.

I think 80% of the people that use localbitcoins use the services like WU, MOneygram, bank transfer, MOneypacks, ect.  Meeting in person is not the only option. 
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: AnonymousAddict on June 11, 2013, 12:01 am
USE BLUE SKY TRADERS!! ITS CASH DEPOSIT .. IF YOUR IN THE USA.

Other than that, there are vendors who will take money packs for coins..

one guy, not sure who dos it for like 2.5% fee, fuck that 15% shit.. another is only 5%.. Look into blue sky first
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: Thizzed410 on June 11, 2013, 12:59 am
USE BLUE SKY TRADERS!! ITS CASH DEPOSIT .. IF YOUR IN THE USA.

Other than that, there are vendors who will take money packs for coins..

one guy, not sure who dos it for like 2.5% fee, fuck that 15% shit.. another is only 5%.. Look into blue sky first

You have to wait days because they always run out of coins.  Why not use localbitcoins, you can use banks like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and others for Anon cash deposit.  SR doesn't have an escrow feature for MoneyPaks, you can get scammed.  Localbitcoins has an escrow feature and you will get your coin in mintues, not hours. 
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: sinnfein1488 on June 11, 2013, 03:58 am
USE BLUE SKY TRADERS!! ITS CASH DEPOSIT .. IF YOUR IN THE USA.

Other than that, there are vendors who will take money packs for coins..

one guy, not sure who dos it for like 2.5% fee, fuck that 15% shit.. another is only 5%.. Look into blue sky first

You have to wait days because they always run out of coins.  Why not use localbitcoins, you can use banks like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and others for Anon cash deposit.  SR doesn't have an escrow feature for MoneyPaks, you can get scammed.  Localbitcoins has an escrow feature and you will get your coin in mintues, not hours.

i used localbitcoins today for the first time. took a chance and sent 250 USD WU. worked out great. gonna try a MP tomorrow
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: AnonymousAddict on June 11, 2013, 06:17 am
iv never looked into local BTC... DONT U HAVE TO meet up with someone in person?

Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: AnonymousAddict on June 11, 2013, 06:24 am
FUK i just looked up LOcal btc... id have to drive 50 miles to the nearest seller..

I didnt look into it much. but can u buy online there? I SHOULD HAVE 800 BUCKS ATM but some how somewhere some one has fucked me...

I'll bee adding anpther 600 next month,. hopefully BIT instant will be good thn. Or i may just have to wait for BST... OR find a low % vendor
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: theweeman on June 11, 2013, 10:14 am
yes you can buy on line through bank transfer and other payments , yes you can also meet people if thats the way you want to go , but there is an escrow feature for buying online you will get your coins in minutes , and its safe. i have used it over 30 times and never had any problems , the coins might be a few dollars more than mtgox but you dont need to wait weeks for your coins well worth it . you can also sell them if you want to get rid
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: l0verboy on June 11, 2013, 11:47 am
the site is up but i haven't been able to set up a deposit...
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: meatwad on June 11, 2013, 03:04 pm
USE BLUE SKY TRADERS!! ITS CASH DEPOSIT .. IF YOUR IN THE USA.

Other than that, there are vendors who will take money packs for coins..

one guy, not sure who dos it for like 2.5% fee, fuck that 15% shit.. another is only 5%.. Look into blue sky first

You have to wait days because they always run out of coins.  Why not use localbitcoins, you can use banks like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and others for Anon cash deposit.  SR doesn't have an escrow feature for MoneyPaks, you can get scammed.  Localbitcoins has an escrow feature and you will get your coin in mintues, not hours.

i used localbitcoins today for the first time. took a chance and sent 250 USD WU. worked out great. gonna try a MP tomorrow

Do you mind saying what BTC vendor you used?
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: dr gonzo on June 11, 2013, 03:04 pm
the site is up but i haven't been able to set up a deposit...

Ditto
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: thisworld on June 11, 2013, 09:18 pm
I was able to set up a deposit and I did deposit the cash.  I got a confirmation email.  So far everything looks good. :)
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: Cautious1 on June 12, 2013, 12:07 am
Bitinstant doesn't work for me for some reason even when verifying information. Localbitcoins looks promising. But the verification process is confusing.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: sinnfein1488 on June 12, 2013, 12:15 am
Bitinstant doesn't work for me for some reason even when verifying information. Localbitcoins looks promising. But the verification process is confusing.

they probably suspended new deposits until they work out the ones they are having issues with. i did a deposit earlier, but i havent got any coins yet. i emailed bitinstant, they responded quickly saying they were working out the "hiccups" and it would be resolved soon
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: M8R-3jt393 on June 12, 2013, 01:48 am
+1 waiting for  > 7 hrs now...
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: sinnfein1488 on June 12, 2013, 04:05 am
USE BLUE SKY TRADERS!! ITS CASH DEPOSIT .. IF YOUR IN THE USA.

Other than that, there are vendors who will take money packs for coins..

one guy, not sure who dos it for like 2.5% fee, fuck that 15% shit.. another is only 5%.. Look into blue sky first

You have to wait days because they always run out of coins.  Why not use localbitcoins, you can use banks like Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and others for Anon cash deposit.  SR doesn't have an escrow feature for MoneyPaks, you can get scammed.  Localbitcoins has an escrow feature and you will get your coin in mintues, not hours.

i used localbitcoins today for the first time. took a chance and sent 250 USD WU. worked out great. gonna try a MP tomorrow

Do you mind saying what BTC vendor you used?

meatwad, i used a vendor by the username "whenmunkysfly" on localbitcoins. sent 250 WU, had my coins about 20-30 mins after sending mtcn. appears to be several reputable coin vendors, just sucks that i dont have BOA or wells fargo near me.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: ilovelucyshow on June 12, 2013, 05:45 am
Did a test transaction on their new "beta" site that allows cash deposits. I took quite a few try to get through the verification process (presumably due to site problems - it kept failing). Finally I got through. Since it was a test, I used my own information. They asked a number of fairly invasive questions about me, persons related to me, and places I've lived.

With the current verification process, I can't imagine getting verified with fake info. They looked to have a "guest checkout", but it wasn't working. Not telling what validation will be required for that.

It's been almost 12 hours since my deposit, and no coins or transaction on Blockchain. My BitInstant account log keeps showing failed attempts to transfer money to mtgox. Problem is, I ordered a transfer to a blockchain address.

Not looking good at BitInstant AT ALL. I'm clearly going to be in the market for another way to get bitcoins. No localcoins dealer near me. Crap!
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: nottomtom on June 12, 2013, 06:40 am
I'm not if its because I used bitinstant as a guest or what, but I wasn't asked these verification questions.  It was the same as it has been for some time.  I just gave fake info except for my name and did the red phone thing at cvs, no problems.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: Friendlyface on June 12, 2013, 05:20 pm
Does anyone know of a similar deposit method that is as quick as bitinstant that I can use today???  Just found out bitinstant isn't accepting cash deposits, not sure why or for how long.  Thanks for any help.  Need to get coins as fast as possible.
You could buy your Bitcoins at www.Bitcoin-Brokers.org

Pay at MoneyGram with no ID.

Bitcoins are sold for 2% below MtGox prices...cheaper than Bitinstant.

Available in every country as compared to Bitinstant which is basically just for the USA.

Additionally you can sell your Bitcoins back to Bitcoin-Brokers for a cash pick up at MoneyGram without needing to show ID, which might be of interest to some people here.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: Rastaman Vibration on June 12, 2013, 05:59 pm

You could buy your Bitcoins at www.Bitcoin-Brokers.org

Pay at MoneyGram with no ID.

Bitcoins are sold for 2% below MtGox prices...cheaper than Bitinstant.

Available in every country as compared to Bitinstant which is basically just for the USA.

Additionally you can sell your Bitcoins back to Bitcoin-Brokers for a cash pick up at MoneyGram without needing to show ID, which might be of interest to some people here.

Is this legit?? Anyone used it?
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: Pufffdaddy on June 12, 2013, 06:33 pm
I'm definitely interested in some feedback on this too, before I jump aboard.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: cabinman01 on June 17, 2013, 05:28 pm
I just tried accessing the site for Bitcoin Brokers and it says that it is down for maintenance.  I am most definitely interested in this site though, since I can't get Bitinstant to work worth a damn.  It keeps saying there is a problem with one of their partners.  Anyone use Bitcoin Brokers and have success?
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: dirtybiscuitzz718 on June 17, 2013, 05:39 pm
BI has been fucking off lately, but ive come to the conclusion that if you just make a legit accnt with your real info, its faster than ever.
Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: ilovelucyshow on June 17, 2013, 07:54 pm
BI has been fucking off lately, but ive come to the conclusion that if you just make a legit accnt with your real info, its faster than ever.

Yeah, I hate BI because of several problems I've had with them in the past.

With that said, I will say that depositing into a verified account worked perfectly for me over the weekend, and was very fast. However, I'm concerned about "security" when funding with that approach if the funds are destined for SR.

What is the general consensus on the safety of buying bitcoin with real information, for later use on SR?

Title: Re: bitinstant not accepting cash deposits???
Post by: dirtybiscuitzz718 on June 17, 2013, 08:06 pm
Just tumble the coin, more so than SR already does. Use bitfog.