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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: asdman51 on February 14, 2013, 04:51 am

Title: Newb Question
Post by: asdman51 on February 14, 2013, 04:51 am
Hello all,

Still learning the ways to the road, and just wanted to get feedback on something...

The most difficult process it seems for myself, is getting some bitcoins in the first place.  The method I have come up with that I am planing on using would go like this:

 Bank Account->Dwolla->Mt. Gox->blockchain.info->SR

Does this seem like an acceptable route, or should I be considering something else?

Not sure if it matters, but I am in the US.

Thanks for your time!
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: Yoda on February 14, 2013, 05:41 am
Plenty of other threads on this... but with that said, why not:

(Use Cash)  Bitinstant → Walmart → Instawallet/Blockchain/Email/whatever → SR

Or just...

Bitinstant → Walmart  → SR

Just fill in bogus ID info/Phone # for Bitinstant and at Walmart. 

I myself just prefer to keep my real info totally unconnected.   
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: thosgrol on February 14, 2013, 05:55 am
If you are near a bank of america I highly recommend Blue Sky Traders.  You can make an anonymous deposit to their accnt at the counter in a BoA, walk out, go home, and the coins are usually waiting for you.  And mmm it feels so good.
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: vashthestampede on February 14, 2013, 06:09 am
Hello all,

Still learning the ways to the road, and just wanted to get feedback on something...

The most difficult process it seems for myself, is getting some bitcoins in the first place.  The method I have come up with that I am planing on using would go like this:

 Bank Account->Dwolla->Mt. Gox->blockchain.info->SR

Does this seem like an acceptable route, or should I be considering something else?

Not sure if it matters, but I am in the US.

Thanks for your time!

CAn give you step by step directions if you are still in need?
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: zobinstrumentum1 on February 14, 2013, 06:14 am
yes,it would be much appreciated


also whats blue sky traders ?
like money goes to them then where ? to my SR acct ?
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: scatter on February 14, 2013, 07:05 am
I keep hearing about Blue Sky Traders. Are they really worth it over going to Wal-Mart and paying using Bitinstant?
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: asdman51 on February 14, 2013, 08:03 am
Well, what I was thinking of doing, but was kind of sketch because of the link to my bank account was the following steps:

1.) Link bank account to dwolla
2.) deposit funds from bank account to dwolla
3.) transfer funds from dwolla to mtgox or bitinstant
4.) convert funds to bitcoins and send to blockchain wallet
5.) send bitcoins to SR from blockchain

After looking closer at Mt. Gox, it looks like you need a verified account (requiring copy of photo id, etc) to even do the transfer from Dwolla, so that doesn't seem like an option anymore.

The other options you guys mentioned sound a bit safer, so I think I will look at those more closely. 

Thanks for your help, and I apologize for being lazy and not really searching around for this info.
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: asdman51 on February 14, 2013, 09:56 pm
If you are near a bank of america I highly recommend Blue Sky Traders.  You can make an anonymous deposit to their accnt at the counter in a BoA, walk out, go home, and the coins are usually waiting for you.  And mmm it feels so good.

I decided to give this a shot.  Super quick and easy.  Thanks for the tip!
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: vashthestampede on February 15, 2013, 06:05 am
If you are near a bank of america I highly recommend Blue Sky Traders.  You can make an anonymous deposit to their accnt at the counter in a BoA, walk out, go home, and the coins are usually waiting for you.  And mmm it feels so good.

I decided to give this a shot.  Super quick and easy.  Thanks for the tip!
do not use that process you do not want to bank account or credit card linked they can directly trace it to you in that case use a blocked change account which will generate a form to use for moneygram viqueens show within 15 minutes then transfer to the SR account
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: rapala24 on February 15, 2013, 06:31 am
I've been using BitInstant -> Walmart -> SR using fake info and cash.  I'm torn between using fake/real info.  Real info leaves a trace even paying cash but what do you do when you make a large deposit using fake info and the coins don't show up?

Also I would give Blue Sky Traders a shot but there are no B of A's around here  :-\
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: ilovethecolour on February 15, 2013, 06:47 am
better not to show id when depositing, theirs nothing illegal about it but better cover ur tracks incase something does ever happen, e.g: LE raid and find gear
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: vashthestampede on February 15, 2013, 07:04 am
I've been using BitInstant -> Walmart -> SR using fake info and cash.  I'm torn between using fake/real info.  Real info leaves a trace even paying cash but what do you do when you make a large deposit using fake info and the coins don't show up?

Also I would give Blue Sky Traders a shot but there are no B of A's around here  :-\

Like I said be safe. And annomious create a block chain account and use that to make a voucher go to a store. .CVS.. and then use the red money gram phone. Use info. Pay cashier leave bit coins show in wallet 5mims later. Then transfer
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: asdman51 on February 15, 2013, 07:23 am


If you are near a bank of america I highly recommend Blue Sky Traders.  You can make an anonymous deposit to their accnt at the counter in a BoA, walk out, go home, and the coins are usually waiting for you.  And mmm it feels so good.

I decided to give this a shot.  Super quick and easy.  Thanks for the tip!
do not use that process you do not want to bank account or credit card linked they can directly trace it to you in that case use a blocked change account which will generate a form to use for moneygram viqueens show within 15 minutes then transfer to the SR account

Using Blue Sky Traders I did not need anything except cash.  I walked into a BoA, filled out a deposit slip handed the teller the cash without needing to ID myself in any way, when I got home the Bitcoins where on there way to my wallet.  Seems okay to me :)
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: vashthestampede on February 15, 2013, 07:27 am


If you are near a bank of america I highly recommend Blue Sky Traders.  You can make an anonymous deposit to their accnt at the counter in a BoA, walk out, go home, and the coins are usually waiting for you.  And mmm it feels so good.

I decided to give this a shot.  Super quick and easy.  Thanks for the tip!
do not use that process you do not want to bank account or credit card linked they can directly trace it to you in that case use a blocked change account which will generate a form to use for moneygram viqueens show within 15 minutes then transfer to the SR account

Using Blue Sky Traders I did not need anything except cash.  I walked into a BoA, filled out a deposit slip handed the teller the cash without needing to ID myself in any way, when I got home the Bitcoins where on there way to my wallet.  Seems okay to me :)

And your name wasn't needed for any of it not even the deposit slip?
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: asdman51 on February 15, 2013, 07:29 am
And your name wasn't needed for any of it not even the deposit slip?

That's right, no name, or anything.  It didn't seem like they cared at all, which I was pleased with.
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: vashthestampede on February 15, 2013, 07:43 am
And your name wasn't needed for any of it not even the deposit slip?

That's right, no name, or anything.  It didn't seem like they cared at all, which I was pleased with.

Very well if it works great new idea and way thansk
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: zipp on February 15, 2013, 08:08 am
you're usually fine with:

x -----> InstaWallet -----> SR
You can use bitcoinfog if you want to erase all traces, but it costs 3%
Title: Re: Newb Question
Post by: revolvshun on February 15, 2013, 07:12 pm
bitcoins can be a bitch in the beginning....
i got sum from a friend who sells on ebay
that mt gx stuff is long.......but i suppose it works....