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Other => Beginners & Help => Topic started by: abrak on March 29, 2013, 01:55:19 PM



Title: Non US based user
Post by: abrak on March 29, 2013, 01:55:19 PM
I think it's so hard to get a hold of coins if you're not living in US. Or is it only me?


Title: Re: Non US based user
Post by: Kapz786 on March 29, 2013, 02:00:03 PM
I suppose theres a lot less options but no matter where you are there are ways. Which country are you in?


Title: Re: Non US based user
Post by: BTCBUDDY1 on March 29, 2013, 02:00:13 PM
We sell via paypal, and wire transfer @bitcoinbuddys.com


Title: Re: Non US based user
Post by: bezzeb on March 29, 2013, 02:15:02 PM
I think it's so hard to get a hold of coins if you're not living in US. Or is it only me?

What country are you in?  As long as you have access to international banking and good internet lines you should be fine.  Just remember that paypal and creditcards are usually NOT accepted because it's too easy to reverse the payment after the sale. 

Here's the issue:
1. You buy 1 BTC from me
2. I give you the BTC which is non-reversable.
3. You reverse the paypal payment by lying and saying I never gave the BTC to you.
4. I get totally ripped off. 

For this reason most folks require a non-reversable payment of some kind before they'll give you any BTC.  And it goes both ways - if dealing in cash or bank transfers, make sure you can trust the recipient not to run with your money without giving the BTC's.


Title: Re: Non US based user
Post by: ibite on March 29, 2013, 02:29:58 PM
Check https://localbitcoins.com/

That's where I bought mine via PayPal. Just be careful and use the escrow service to avoid any scam!


Title: Re: Non US based user
Post by: refta on April 04, 2013, 01:17:56 PM
you could also use verified exchangers to convert from other e-currencies to bitcoins. done that alot of times. converted liberty reserve to bitcoins and it worked for me. give it a shot.