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Support => Technical support => Topic started by: Smoketillichoke on December 25, 2011, 04:13 pm

Title: How can i get bitcoins?
Post by: Smoketillichoke on December 25, 2011, 04:13 pm
Ive been trying to figure out how to get bitcoins for 2 days now, ive got a wallet setup and everything but idk how to get them. im trying to purchase them using a visa debit gift card and i tried get-bitcoins.com or whatever but i dont want to send my card to people....any other way i can get them?
Title: Re: How can i get bitcoins?
Post by: Asbury on December 25, 2011, 04:24 pm
you must not have been looking too hard then...

you can go straight from your bank account to dwolla to mtgox to Silk Road
you can buy a moneypak and exchange it here
you can use get-bitcoin and use one of their many methods
and many many more ways
Title: Re: How can i get bitcoins?
Post by: nixter on December 27, 2011, 08:59 pm
Hello,

It must be me but i allso have a hard time buying Bitcoins, is there anyway someone could make things a bit more clear ? isnt there a guide around how to get bit funds?
could please be a bit more spesific ?
Title: Re: How can i get bitcoins?
Post by: UK107 on December 28, 2011, 01:16 am
You need to deposit some money into a Bitcoin exchange like www.mtgox.com or www.intersango.com. These are the two I've been using now for several months. Once you've deposited money into a Bitcoin exchange you can then buy Bitcoins from people selling them on the same site through a series of bids. Once you've bought some Bitcoins you can then send them to your Silk account where you can finally make some purchases.

Title: Re: How can i get bitcoins?
Post by: onlythebest on December 28, 2011, 12:49 pm
Many ways, very easily, If you want it done quick fast I'd suggest a MoneyPak and go to a vendor preferably SugarMama there's one more they from my understanding are the most dependable.
Title: Re: How can i get bitcoins?
Post by: CocaColaClassic on December 28, 2011, 01:20 pm
I am new and here is my experience:

1.  Dwolla (easy account set up) - I set up an account and funded it on 12/21 for $500.  The money takes 3-4 business days to be available.  Because of Xmas, my funding did not appear until 12/26 (evening)
2.  MtGox (easy account set up) - I set up an account and placed an order ("Bid") for 120 BTC at $4.05.  I received 119 BTC with a few dollars remaining in my account.  Purchased within seconds. 
3.  SR - I obtained an address to transfer the BTC....bam!  I was hit with a request from MtGox to supply government ID and 2nd document.  NO WAY.  I sold my BTC on MtGox and I am now going to another provider.  Probably CampBX.

***Be aware MtGox will ask for the documentation indicated above***

I love how Mt Gox did not require documents for me to send them money, but sure did when I wanted to transfer money out!  Beware...
Title: Re: How can i get bitcoins?
Post by: CocaColaClassic on December 28, 2011, 02:17 pm
So would someone please advise the level of identity cleaning believed to occur if you transfer BTC to a Bitcoin Wallet before sending to SR? 

F' the DEA and their p%ssy a$$es for pursuing on-line activity vs street.  Where are priorities.  Staying safe behind a desk and still support their need without taking on any risk.  It is ok that people are being killed on the streets....as long as their  jobs are justified.....pathetic!
Title: Re: How can i get bitcoins?
Post by: Sugar Mama on January 10, 2012, 11:22 pm
X-post from a similar thread:

Sugar Mama, internationally acclaimed bitcoin dealer, will sell you bitcoins right here on SR to your SR account: If you are in the US you can run to the drug store buy a moneypak send it to me through SR and have bitcoins in your account tonight, less my moneypak fees. You don't want to get a prepaid vis awith your information, you want a moneypak reaload card, an off the shelf product you can buy with cash.

If you are anywhere in the world you still can STILL send me money via western union or moneygram for NO FEE!! Just cover the WU/MG costs (low) and get your coins straight to SR no external site needed.

Check out my vendor page for more information on buying bitcoins through Sugar Mama.