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Discussion => Security => Topic started by: dissolvedgirl on April 30, 2013, 11:27 pm
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i guess this is a pretty newb-ish question but i actually have been researching which is why i am even more confused.
usually i buy btc from sugar mama on sr...takes a few days but i feel safe using this method and have been for months.
in the interim while SR is down i have been trying to figure out the best alternative to buying coins on SR so that when it does come back I will already have my funds and not have to wait extra since sugarmama will inevitably be backed up & overwhelmed.
so far it seems the best options are coinbase or bitinstant but both seem to have a bunch of negatives. (unfortunately there are no localbitcoin sellers in my area)
as far as coinbase goes... i am hesitant to hook up my bank account. it also appears it will take 4 days to get coins with a daily limit of $100 which sucks. Ive read some reports of people being ripped off on bitcointalk but otherwise people seem ok with this company.
as for bitinstant it all seemed legit up until recently there are many complaints being written about them...people not getting their money or not the full amount, shitty customer service, etc. I am super socially awkward so the whole moneygram thing is making me nervous too. most of the newbie "how to get bitcoins" posts recommend this method but seems like these posts are old and the updates say it is no longer a good choice?
so between these forums and bitcointalk I haven't come across anything i feel is the best method so I am looking for advice from you guys. Have you used either of these services recently? what was the experience like? how long did it take? what other options am i not aware of here?
i just need some reassurance that i'm not going to do something unsafe or lose my money.
generally i would just be patient but circumstances are causing me to need to prepare myself quicker this time around & of course it coincides with this douchebag attack.
any help/advice is appreciated
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i am also looking for an answer
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I used bitinstant last week, and I had to go to a check cashing place and pay through "cashpayment.com".
I gave the lady the instructions, she gave me my receipt. She did ask for my name, but I gave her a fake. Within 2 hours, I had my coins. I didn't loose too much during the exchange, but I miss BST. I think CIM is the way to go with them now.
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i dont trust bitinstant and honestly i want to turn 1000 into bitcoins and that s a lot of money to lose. i cant afford to lose that
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i dont trust bitinstant and honestly i want to turn 1000 into bitcoins and that s a lot of money to lose. i cant afford to lose that
Then go with Blue Sky Traders.
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^^noted, im likely leaning towards BST..