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Ok so I know using CC and paypal are no no's for sellers because of scammers.


So what about for us new/low feedback people? Is moneypak/sending it first the easiest and no hassle way to deal with another member (that's trustworthy)?

How does moneypak work anyways? I know I buy a $5 card thing, put money in it and how do I send it to the seller? What are the ways to help ensure I don't get scammed?

The easiest way is probably coinbase You just signup enter in your bank info and coinbase will do 2 small transactions to confirm it's your account, After that you are good to go you can fund your account via ACH withdraws from your bank, It only takes a few days.

The other way is dealing with individual sellers but you are more likely to be scammed that way.

I like to stay away from transferring through my bank, I'll just look for good feedbacked sellers.

I believe they still offer the bonus if you sign up via an affiliate link for coinbase. Mine is in my signature =)

Then check out:
 - http://Bitcoin-Brokers.org

Otherwise, a fairly comprehensive list:
 - http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Buying_bitcoins

www.localbitcoins.com

scamming is the quickest way to get bitcoins. the second quickest method is extortion. the third quickest method paypal. the fourth quickest method is moneypak. the 5th quickest method is coinbase or campbx, the 6th quickest method is mining the seventh quickest method is faucets, and the final, slowest method is Mt. Gox.

how long does it take for moneypak? if you find a trustworthy seller?

Check out localbitcoins.com

I'll +1 http://www.localbitcoins.com (http://www.localbitcoins.com)


Try it once and it makes everything else look like a joke.

what's the easiest way to pay? moneypak or meet in person?

Cash deposit to bank, its towards the middle-bottom of the page.

Am I protected from scammers this way? so if I have a receipt showing the deposit I can be protected?

Yes, with LocalBitcoins.com, the seller has the Bitcoins automatically escrowed by the LB.com system. Once your payment is marked received, the Bitcoins are released. If there's any issues they will step in. There's really no way to cheat the system that I can see. Just save your receipts.

Alright thanks! I was under the impression lbc was only for meet ups haha

If you are searching for a method of payment that will guarantee against being scammed, there isn't one. The best guarantee is to either conduct the transaction in person with the seller or deal through a company that has a good reputation.  Each option entails an additional cost so you will need to decide what you are willing to pay for your coins: loss of privacy or higher dollar amount plus time spent.  If you must transact with a person remotely, use an escrow service. In the near future another option might be Coinsigner or something similar.

Check out OTC  (http://bitcoin-otc.com/) (over the counter). Used in tandem with the WoT (https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=110861.msg1227871#msg1227871) you can make reasonable calls about who to trade with.

If you're interested in BTC as well as other coins like LTC or PPC, use Coin Market - https://www.coinmkt.com/

Easy to get USD in & out, and the ID verification takes only a few minutes.

I have had luck using coinvisitor. You just load a moneypak card and plug the numbers into the site. I have yet to determine their hours of operation so be prepared to wait a couple hours. Also, moneypaks need to be purchased with cash so hit up an atm before buying one. Good luck!

www.anx.hk

allows you fund directly with bank account. Then can buy on sell on their forum.

Easiest way to get btc? Very hard.

but something still possible with localbitcoins.com its has some worth

do uk accounts work?

+1 for CoinMKT, especially if you've got good ole' USD:

Dwolla, wire, or money order

https://coinmkt.com/

All wrong. Easiest way is virwox.com. You can deposit funds via various methods including Credit card. I have used it at least 20 times and is the fastest way I know to get btc. The only drawback is some fees as you have to convert from USD -> SLL -> BTC. But speedwise it kicks ass!As you can see I'm not very patient :)

Free faucet, go google for Free Bitcoin.

I guess the OP is asking for easiest way to buy bitcoin, rather than to get free bitcoin.

Seems to be getting progressively harder day by day, anyone else see this?

yes many companies going out of this bussiness and some are goin stick with verification its going very hard to do this

coinbase.com would be best right now....

Not if you do not live in USA.