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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: shotgee01 on March 19, 2013, 01:01 pm
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hey everyoneeee :)
so im new to SR, making my first purchase today with bitcoins and on SR..
just wondering, im from australia and i deposited $60 at commonwealth bank but only had $51 of it go into my bitcoin wallet on blockchain.
is it normal to not get the full amount? did commonwealth take out that $9 for a fee of depositing bitcoins or did something go wrong in the process?
either way its fine ive made my purchase and all is good but just wondering if this was a one time thing or if i have to always put extra into my wallet..
thanks :)
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No, sorry. I too am an Aussie SR user and i'll have to inform you that the bitcoin vendor/company you bought the bitcoins from charged a commission which is the fee you speak of, and which is what they usually tend to do.
Happy travels.
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omg 15% think you should look out for another way to obtain btc
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what the op said
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wow 15% is a lot :| any aussies know a better way to get them without the huge fee?
i used bitinnovate and commonwealth bank but thinking ill look for a new way.
Thanks for the replies.
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Hey i suggest using spendbitcoins.com they are australian and are fast at sending the bitcoins they only charge a 10% fee.
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10% is a lot better than 15%.. thanks heaps ill check it out :)
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No problem bro im purchasing some from there right now about to walk my ass up to the bank because i got a feeling bitcoin price is going to continue to skyrocket and i want to be on the gravy train plus i love drugs hahaha!
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lol have you had much luck in getting your stuff delivered in oz? i made my first purchase yesterday. wish i waited till today tho. haha
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Yeah man i have had 6 successful orders some domestic some overseas... so far i have only had 1 order that didnt make it but it is coming from overseas so it is possible it will still arrive but overall if you cant obtain certain drugs AFK then SR is the place to be!
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better of using localbitcoions.com
best and quickest service
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Yeah localbitcoins.com can be good you can find some nice deals but i prefer to use spendbitcoins.com i find it more reliable and convenient.
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i was using spendbitcoins for a while but found that bitinnovate processes the coins quicker,better rate and only 7.9% fee compared to 10% i think it is with spendbitcoins.
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Yeah man i have had 6 successful orders some domestic some overseas... so far i have only had 1 order that didnt make it but it is coming from overseas so it is possible it will still arrive but overall if you cant obtain certain drugs AFK then SR is the place to be!
sweet as man hopefully mine come through. the guys i normally buy off have been stuffing me around a bit so decided to take a look on here. bit worried they wont get through but guess you take that risk lol
better of using localbitcoions.com
best and quickest service
thanks heaps ill check that one out to... :)
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If you order domestic its almost 100% that you will get your products i think you will be suprised at the stealth many vendors use and after you receive a few items it makes you feel a lot more at ease with ordering not to mention the awesome feeling of opening your mailbox and seeing envelopes that you know are filled with amazing goodies! Good luck on your purchases bro out of curiosity what part of australia are you in im in brisbane.
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haha yeah i cant wait until i get what ive ordered if it gets through customs. first order was international so i hope i get it but it was only small so if not its not a huge loss. just sucks that the cost for things here is almost triple the cost of what it is to get from other countries. good luck to you to bro. im from newcastle. north of syd.
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Yeah im not really sure why australian vendors seem to have much higher prices than overseas it is kind of frustrating but if you look hard enough you will find some aussies giving good deals depending on what substances you are into.