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TL;DR
I’ve been in country far away from home with no money left. My bank couldn't helped me at all. Fortunately there was Bitcoin. To say thank to the Bitcoin community I’m giving away free stickers.

FREE STICKERS – Here is how it works:
To get free stickers, please checkout my reddit post: http://redd.it/3ep9ns
I would welcome a small donation to cover the shipping costs: 14w2zfcPVxB9sXG61P89QvM8R4sMhFenxX

UPDATE 07/27/2015
I just sent out the first 5 sticker-sets! Please leave a post if they arrive!

UPDATE 07/27/2015
just sent out another 60 stickers  – and again, please let us know if they arrive!

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My Bitcoin-Story
How Bitcoins saved my ass.

Back in September 2013 I bought my first bitcoin. After weeks of studying the potential and power of Bitcoin I bought some more.
I liked the idea so much – I even printed some stickers…

Then, I got hired by an ad-agency for 6 months. So I didn't had much time to support or even use Bitcoins. I actually forgot my Bitcoins – until august 2014.

After 6 months of non-stop work I decided to take a break. I booked a flight to Indonesia. 5 weeks of paradise. But already on the day of arrival I noticed my credit card was not working there... My bank couldn't figure why– so I had $50 cash left. For 5 weeks.

After 2 days of trying to get money and no food – I decided to spent $20 for a train ticket to Bali. My card wasn’t working there either… On the train I met a guy named Wawan who gave me some most of his donuts and helped me to find a cheap place to stay. We drove through Kuta for about 2 hours. On the way I noticed a Store with a Bitcoin-sign.

In that moment I remembered my bitcoins…
Right after I found a cheap hostel – I went back to that place with the Bitcoin-sign. It looked like an office and called “Bitcoincenter” – “Cash your Bitcoin here”. I sold some of my Bitcoins for $800 – enough for the rest of my trip.

I know this isn't a very cool story of “How to travel on Bitcoin”, but I’ve been in country far away from home with no money left. My bank couldn't helped my at all. There was fortunately there was Bitcoin.
So this is why I’m giving away these stickers back from 2013. Why almost a year later? To be honest: I forgot about the stickers too. Found them last week.

PS: I hope you like the idea.

Nice idea!
Giving out a photo of them would also be nice.

Nice story. That's why we need more places to accept bitcoins.

Nice story... Bitcoin helped in a time of need, and across boarders ;)

As for the stickers... I'll wait for positive feedback first ;D

here you go ;)
https://i.imgur.com/RUfdW9A.jpg

Stickers look really nice, but I don't think people is going to know what it is about if it doesn't literally say "Bitcoin" on it.

Great story. Bank cards can have some bizarre actions in some countries and it's always good to have a back up. As someone who travels a lot, there's nothing worse than ending up in a country and you don't know anyone and barely have any money. It's a nightmare. So Bitcoin saving the day is great to hear.

'Bitcoin. Don't leave home without it.'

I think using BTC when travelling, or knowing you have access to some, is a great form of travel insurance almost. I'd like to see more stories like this, as it's definitely a valid use for Bitcoin. Lose your credit card abroad and it'll take days/sometimes weeks to come. Basically, your holiday is over before you get that card.

I've known many people have their credit cards stolen. If they had a BTC back up somewhere, then all they need is an internet connection.

Nice OP they are really good looking.
However I value my personal info more than that.
It is still a generous offer though.

You're partially right, but it is still something. Given the fact OP decided to offer these for free, it's a great offer.

This a great story OP I wish I knew about Bitcoin back in 2013 and I would have had some cool stories of myself to tell others and as for stickers I think the postage and handling will cost me more and I'd rather have them made from a local sticker store, but thanks for your offer.

the stickers are free – you don't have to pay the postage and handling 😉

cheerio

woow the story is great and the sticker look fancy
because iam a big fan of bitcoin
i want the sticker to and of course free :D

wow:)

nice story and stickers for free...what better we should expect here on this board?:) anyway, stickers just ordered, if I will receive them, I'm ready to post some details, photos and all the stuff around:) - and yes, I will stick it to my company laptop.

looking forward.

I'm happy you guys like the idea! I'll send out more stickers tomorrow!

cheerio!

That was a cool story mate..  ;D
maybe your sticker will help also other people
when they only have is bitcoin and dont know where to change it..

There is something wrong with this story  :-[  , ok maybe donations and than ... i mean what if .... Or maybe.... ?


Sometimes i think too much but i really feel something is wrong (maybe me) sorry OP  ;D

FREE STICKERS  Woow :o  :o

That's great story but you know what? It would be cooler if your friend/parent etc sent you bitcoins from your hometown, Then you cashed it out. Then you may say;
"Screw you amex! My friend send me 800$ and it's not limited by you!".

Bitcoin can be a life saver, if you have to quickly exit a country. Let's look at some of the African countries, who are constantly at war with each other. We have seen many people fleeing their countries, with only

a small bag of possesions. Italy are picking up loads of refugees from Africa on a daily basis.

I always have some coins ready for this same scenario... I call it my "Bug out Money" ....You never know, when you could be placed in such a situation and you might need to survive in a foreign country.

Great story OP, it motivates me even more to increase my running stash for my family.  ;)

just sent out another 60 stickers  – and again, please let us know if they arrive!
I just got only one donation until now... :/

cheerio!

looks like the first stickers arrived! anyone else got their stickers?

Yap, it seems the sticker is more attractive than the story.  ;D

We need more stories like this!

What do you do know? Are you back to work or still traveling? Good luck to you...and I'll sign up for a sticker!

Thanks.

Funny story and cool sticker, thanks for sharing.

Hey great story and nice stickers.

I'm back in germany and currently working as a freelancer! ;) i'll send out new stickers soon!


Thanks!

anyone else got the stickers? would be cool if someone could post a photo!

Hello there!
I just got 15 stickers today :) and OP thanks a lot :-*
Here's the pic of stickers that i got from you ;)
http://s5.postimg.org/6n0fgmtgn/17082015426.jpg
Really cool!


~Rude Boy :-*

I hope you still have much of them. I'll order in 3 or 4 weeks, when I'll get home. :)

Wait Bali? So, you went to Indonesia?
or.. maybe.. you're from Indonesia? ;D

Great story overall. I didn't know Indonesia has "Bitcoin Center".


No, he's not from Indonesia. If you read comment section you knew it.

This one, right?  ;D

this is great, bitcoin save your vacation! Good to know that in bali there are stores that accept bitcoin

Is there more stickers available?
Just Asking, not beging. At least, not directly  :D

thx for sharing your story
thats awesome stickers

Wow story about your Bitcoin investment is very interesting. Your Bitcoin investment helped a lot when you are in trouble. This must be an inspirational story for new Bitcoin investors.

nice story and those stickers look really cool  8) must've felt good when you remembered about those coins

Sorry i'm posting too late on this thread after recieving those stickers.
But i got my stickers about two weeks ago.
Very trusted man, 100% legit.
Try his service.

Thanks

Still waiting for my sticker, was the OP waiting for a batch order or something?

It's might be true, no doubt because certainly a lot of people are asking for the stickers.
Hopefully it will arrive soon :)

Some kind of confirmation would be good. A lot of people want to be a part of this street movement.
It's nice to see Bitcoin logo in unexpected places.

As I said, 4 weeks, I've arrived home few days ago. Now I completed that form :D I can't wait, I'll stick one on my phone, laptop and room door. :) With the others I'll see what I do, maybe I will give them to my friends when they start using bitcoin ::)

Is there a picture for the sticker?

Do you remember which city in Indonesia had the Bitcoin center?  I might be traveling there.

I had read that their Indomaret stores sell Bitcoin over-the-counter, but I don't know if that was successful or if they're still doing it.

Nice story, you are a nice guy.

bitcoin center is in Kuta, Bali.
have a save trip!

Did you bring your camera along? Hope you managed to take a few picture to show us how the bitcoincenter in Indonesia look like. How did you remember your private keys or which mobile wallet did you use?