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Title: bitcoin purchasing for noobs Post by: eMansipater on December 29, 2010, 08:42:20 AM So, I've just discovered bitcoin and am very interested in purchasing some, probably a small amount to start. But I can't for the life of me figure out any way to do this! I can do paypal, email money transfer from a canadian bank, major credit card, even discounts on 3D printed designs from http://www.shapeways.com/shops/terracotta (http://www.shapeways.com/shops/terracotta). I found a chain of websites that will apparently let me go bank to liberty gold to something else to bitcoin, but even then when I tried to start the process my order failed! Surely there is an easier way to do this? I understand people are concerned about chargebacks and all that, but I do my full-time business in paypal and probably will until bitcoin becomes standard. Surely someone can figure out a way for the average newcomer to actually buy in? My guess is that alone would send the price of bitcoins soaring.
Just my .02 bitcoins :) Title: Re: bitcoin purchasing for noobs Post by: The Madhatter on December 29, 2010, 08:53:16 AM Buy Bitcoins here: https://www.bitcoin4cash.com/buy.php (https://www.bitcoin4cash.com/buy.php)
I'll accept amounts as low as $5. I'm also in Canada, so the trade will be quick. Title: Re: bitcoin purchasing for noobs Post by: eMansipater on December 29, 2010, 03:18:39 PM ahh--excellent!
Title: Re: bitcoin purchasing for noobs Post by: Cryptoman on December 29, 2010, 04:01:14 PM There is also a list of local exchangers at bitcoinbuy.com, though you'd be hard pressed to find a more reputable exchanger than Madhatter.
Title: Re: bitcoin purchasing for noobs Post by: nanotube on December 29, 2010, 05:36:04 PM also try bitcoingateway.com, and bitcoin-otc.com
but yea madhatter is reputable so if cash in the mail works for you, go for it. :) Title: Re: bitcoin purchasing for noobs Post by: grondilu on December 29, 2010, 06:02:34 PM also try bitcoingateway.com, and bitcoin-otc.com but yea madhatter is reputable so if cash in the mail works for you, go for it. :) I also recommend Madhatter. I had my first bitcoins thanks to him. Title: Re: bitcoin purchasing for noobs Post by: nanaimogold on December 29, 2010, 06:10:20 PM Bitcoingateway only works in the US. I predict that it won't for long though.
Bitcoin is easy to buy in Canada. There are 2 cash by mail services that support multiple currencies. There is also an old established e-currency exchanger who accepts payment by a multiple of means including instant trades from other e-currencies or cash deposit at any RBC branch. Same day service is available via a multitude of payment vectors. The issues of fraud in digital currency exchange were addressed and largely solved when e-gold was first hatched back in '97. Simply; don't expect to trade soft money for hard. The world harbours many liars and thieves. A promise to pay from a stranger can't be trusted. Pay for cash with cash and all is well. Title: Re: bitcoin purchasing for noobs Post by: nanotube on December 29, 2010, 06:12:09 PM Simply; don't expect to trade soft money for hard. The world harbours many liars and thieves. A promise to pay from a stranger can't be trusted. Pay for cash with cash and all is well. nice summary. :)Title: Re: bitcoin purchasing for noobs Post by: Anonymous on December 29, 2010, 09:41:37 PM There is also a list of local exchangers at bitcoinbuy.com, though you'd be hard pressed to find a more reputable exchanger than Madhatter. +10 |