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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: piratesam on June 28, 2013, 04:45 am

Title: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: piratesam on June 28, 2013, 04:45 am
 Here is a post for the newbie's. List all you're favorite places to buy BTC (Bitcoins), and please comment why it is you're favorite, and you're experience.
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: bluedev1 on June 28, 2013, 04:52 am
I wish I could... it's such a hassle.
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: dirtybiscuitzz718 on June 28, 2013, 04:54 am
Bitinstant used to be the go to service for many people, myself included. Now, not so much.

BLueSkyTraders is the official coin service i use.
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: bigworm3132 on June 28, 2013, 04:58 am
gettting them bitches are hard... i just me some coins... and i gotta jump thru a bunch of hopps
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Post by: 420Dreams on June 29, 2013, 02:01 am
BST not taking trades? What's their URL?
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: FearTheReaper on June 29, 2013, 02:37 am
Used to be Bitiinstant for me too.  Just now finding out that you have to have a "Real" identity.  After multiple attempts, I sent Bitinstant Support an email asking what the deal was and why did I keep getting error messages (either "Problem with vendor" or "Cannot verify your identity").    Needless to say I'm hunting for alternatives or a workaround.  On the other hand, I'm wondering if it it really is no big deal to give them your identity?  After all, it's not illegal to buy btc.

Here's their reply:

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Hi -------,

This error is provided when there's an issue confirming your identity  Please make sure that you are providing accurate information when you initiate a transaction.  We verify that your full name (so make sure it isn't a nickname) is linked to both your birthday and physical address.  If these items don''t match, we will be unable to confirm your identity and you won't have access to account creation.  Some users have reported that they had success with a past address if they have moved recently.

If you believe that you have provided accurate information in these fields, please provide for me the following information and I can escalate you account to the third-party provider who verifies out IDs.

Full Name
DOB
Street Address, City, State, ZIP
email address

If you respond to this ticket with this information I'll assign your case to our ID Support and contact you when we have a resolution.  I apologize for the inconvenience.

Thanks,

Marcie B
Director of Operations

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Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: comx on June 29, 2013, 02:56 am
VirWox because it lets you use paypal and then convert to BTC
coinjar is great for aussies as its all online , fast friendly help too
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: ktona on June 29, 2013, 03:16 am
BTC-e
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: aaaaaaa on June 29, 2013, 12:41 pm
Bitstamp. It is easy and reliable.
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mcrad on July 11, 2013, 03:52 am
i liked using bitinstant up until there pay as guest feature disappeared. i've been trying to create an account on bitinstant for a few days now but its not letting me. going to check out bitstamp and virwox
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: cthatpatrnovathr on July 11, 2013, 04:40 am
btcquick once you connect it all u get the btc in a matter of min. all without leaving home!
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: QuickSilverHawk on July 11, 2013, 04:43 am
*your

To answer the question, I buy BTC via Coinbase, but that (buying) is linked directly to one's personal bank account.
To answer the question, this time with a different set of words - I don't purchase BTC these days. Haven't in a while.
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mcrad on July 11, 2013, 05:11 am
Yeah im not about to link my account to anything like that
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: meta on July 11, 2013, 05:26 am
Yeah im not about to link my account to anything like that

Use a laundry service (ex: BitcoinFog) and buy in small quantities. It's worked like a charm for me!
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: QuickSilverHawk on July 11, 2013, 05:33 am
Yeah im not about to link my account to anything like that

Use a laundry service (ex: BitcoinFog) and buy in small quantities. It's worked like a charm for me!

Thank you, I appreciate the advice/input!
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mcrad on July 11, 2013, 05:35 am
Yeah im not about to link my account to anything like that

Use a laundry service (ex: BitcoinFog) and buy in small quantities. It's worked like a charm for me!

why cant i just create an account with bitinstant for fucks sake. that website got fucked since it went beta!
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: White 0ut on July 11, 2013, 05:43 am
I accept BoA deposits for BTC! Check me out!
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mcrad on July 11, 2013, 05:47 am
I accept BoA deposits for BTC! Check me out!

15% is quiet a fee my friend
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: meta on July 11, 2013, 05:52 am
Yeah im not about to link my account to anything like that

Use a laundry service (ex: BitcoinFog) and buy in small quantities. It's worked like a charm for me!

why cant i just create an account with bitinstant for fucks sake. that website got fucked since it went beta!

Well, they probably added all the anonymity-reducing security loops to avoid being labeled as a possible money laundering service for bitcoin like LibertyReserve (even though it wasn't official policy; they just looked the other way), and thus targeted for liquidation by the US government.
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Choniven on July 11, 2013, 05:58 am
Spendbitcoins - AU

Works well, fast and anonymous

 8)
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mcrad on July 11, 2013, 06:00 am
Yeah im not about to link my account to anything like that

Use a laundry service (ex: BitcoinFog) and buy in small quantities. It's worked like a charm for me!

why cant i just create an account with bitinstant for fucks sake. that website got fucked since it went beta!

Well, they probably added all the anonymity-reducing security loops to avoid being labeled as a possible money laundering service for bitcoin like LibertyReserve (even though it wasn't official policy; they just looked the other way), and thus targeted for liquidation by the US government.

Makes sense. i just cant figure out how to get coins anymore:(
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: canslimcan on July 11, 2013, 06:23 am
Met a guy on eBay, he now sends me paypal invoices.
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: jackoutback on July 11, 2013, 06:32 am
btradeaustralia.com like 6% commission but whatever cash deposit strait in allgood
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: canslimcan on July 11, 2013, 07:03 am
6% Commission is a lot... I'd use localbitcoins.com
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: jackoutback on July 11, 2013, 07:11 am
ever looked at the aus local bitcoin? ill tell you what all the cash vendors want more than i pay then you have to meet them in a local cafe... fuck that. or you can transfer your money offshore to a dutch man nevermind that 6% for the lack off effort is fine for me especially with the recent crashes whatever..
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: You Enjoy Myself on July 11, 2013, 07:16 am
There's nothing wrong with bitinstant or bank transfers. As stated there is no law against purchasing coins. Although once I started giving my personal info to bitinstant I started taking some extra precautions.

The more people that use it the safer it is, they can't track everyone
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: wilford on July 11, 2013, 07:28 am
CBase 8)
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mikeno1887 on July 11, 2013, 07:36 am
Localbitcoins works like a charm
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mcrad on July 11, 2013, 07:38 am
There's nothing wrong with bitinstant or bank transfers. As stated there is no law against purchasing coins. Although once I started giving my personal info to bitinstant I started taking some extra precautions.

The more people that use it the safer it is, they can't track everyone

yeah i think Bitinstant is going to be the way to go even still unless something better comes up.

Im not really into coinbase though as i definitely do not want my bank account linked.


and localbitcoins doesnt have the cheapest price for coins though if im correct?
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mikeno1887 on July 11, 2013, 07:40 am
No fees if you go outside the escrow they have. You can pay cash and it's untraceable if you do it right. You probably pay slightly more but it's quick and conventional bitinstant is a mess now.
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mcrad on July 11, 2013, 07:42 am
No fees if you go outside the escrow they have. You can pay cash and it's untraceable if you do it right. You probably pay slightly more but it's quick and conventional bitinstant is a mess now.

ehh im not trusting that "paying outside of escrow" crap
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: wilford on July 11, 2013, 07:43 am
sr tumbles the coins in any matter. :o
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mikeno1887 on July 11, 2013, 07:47 am
You simply don't hand the fellow the cash until you watch the transaction go through... Sure you could use localbitcoins escrow but people have reputations to stick to. Confirm they are sending it to the correct btc address. I also don't send them straight to sr I like to have a couple midway points.
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mcrad on July 11, 2013, 07:51 am
You simply don't hand the fellow the cash until you watch the transaction go through... Sure you could use localbitcoins escrow but people have reputations to stick to. Confirm they are sending it to the correct btc address. I also don't send them straight to sr I like to have a couple midway points.

why are localbitcoins prices so much higher than say bitinstant?
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mikeno1887 on July 11, 2013, 07:55 am
Perhaps I'm just lucky but if you establish a relationship with a coin vendor it's doubtful they're going to try and fuck with you and even then you can still stay anonymous. One of the other worries I've heard of is if they ask why you're buying coins.. they don't care.

As to why they are more expensive is because the vendors set the prices. Also the fee's in the system probably raise prices up as well.. It isn't terribly significant though. One of the other pro's is there are no limits on what you can purchase. People will gladly sell you 1000's in coins (I would consider localbitcoins escrow the larger the amount gets). Unless you want to verify an account with bitinstant you're stuck to 500 per store. Sure buying bitcoins are legal but I'd prefer to keep that separate from my identity.
Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: Mcrad on July 11, 2013, 08:24 am
btcquick once you connect it all u get the btc in a matter of min. all without leaving home!

when your signing up for btcquick it says that transferring funds to a third party site is prohibited? are they trying to say i cant transfer into my btc wallet?

Title: Re: List you're favorite places to buy BTC.
Post by: blue123blue123 on July 11, 2013, 08:53 am
i use "march2thabeat"



trusted 4 a long time  --


even was incredibly fair and even lost money as others stopped selling oin when iy got past 200 usd per coin !

not too expensive --

as soon as he has funds he takes 10 minutes to transfer once mail open !

as long term cust --- he sometimes will transfer the bitcoins if i supply my trackin #


im not a newbie on sr -- just a newbie on the forums


"march2thabeat"    buy bitcoins