Bitcoin Forum

So Ive been reading for a few hours on this forum, and I am still clueless as to how to buy bitcoins.  I read about money grams which are not advised, sites like blockchain, bitfloor and bitinstant are all down.  I read about Dwolla, but isnt that down too?  I know there is also localbitcoins but no one is around or near me withing 50 miles.

So how can I buy bitcoins in the US?  I know this is prob a repost and I apologize for that.  I am just desperate now. 

BitInstant is pretty much back up and running, after serious technical problems with a recent upgrade. I'd consider them safe to use now, though some additional delays are possible.

Coinbase (https://coinbase.com/?r=51a5b0d3867ba8db8e00000c) is cheaper - a flat 1% fee. To buy via Coinbase, you must link a checking or savings account to a Coinbase account, so you'll end up waiting a few days for verification. Once you're set up, though, they're probably the easiest way to buy or sell. My article for their process, in case it's helpful, is here: http://www.bit-buddy.com/buying-bitcoins-on-coinbase.html.

Dwolla isn't down; you're probably referring to the issues between Mt. Gox, Dwolla, and the US government. Although you still can't (as far as I can tell) fund a Mt. Gox account through Dwolla, some other exchanges still accept Dwolla transfers, including Camp BX: https://campbx.com/main.php?r=2D63QDP2hvq

I'd only go with Camp BX, or any other actual Bitcoin exchange, if you intend to buy and sell BTC on an ongoing basis as a currency investment. Otherwise, I'd go with Coinbase or BitInstant.

If you are going to use bank wire Mt Gox is still the biggest exchange. I have had no trouble using them to buy and sell bitcoin.

What's the issue with moneygrams? That's how I did it. Moneygram to mtgox from my local cvs drug store. No issues

I used bitinstant when i started a while ago.  $300 went through no problem. 

I'll sell you some.

Using the U.S. Postal Service, send me a Postal Money Order and the address where you want the bitcoins sent.

If you're interested, send me a PM to discuss price/exchange rate and my mailing address.

Try coinbase, localbitcoins, bitstamp.net and mtgox.

Go with bitinstant. Watch it though they'll stiff you by selling at the days high.

I recommend using CampBx.  I transferred $ via a post office money order to them once and it showed up in a week or so.  From there I sent it to another BTC address and was pleased with the process.

You lose the anonymity, but going through Coinbase was a breeze. It just took a couple days for the credits to hit the account to verify.

I use bitinstant. Its good

+1

I support all of the exchanges in my signature.  Currently, I buy using CampBX (https://CampBX.com/register.php?r=yVHt79a2tDy) because it's the cheapest.

I sure wouldn't mind meeting someone in person that was well known here for not scamming.

Sign up and verify yourself with Mtgox, Bitstamp etc and you can start buying BTCs.

Post a ad in the currency exchange section, post what you're asking for and what you want and I'm sure you'll get someone who'll help you out.

Yeah that's probably a good advice ^right here^.