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Noob ::) looking to buy his first BTC in the UK this week, what is the best place / vendor for price and trust today?

Depends how you can pay. Bittylicious is easy for UKers but you will pay a premium. You can also buy from people on the forums here.

If you want an easy and fast transaction just use localbitcoins.com and find a seller close to you.

Yes, localbitcoins for sure.  or isn't there any BitcoinATM near around you?

I don't think there's many if any ATMs in the UK. Maybe they have one somewhere in London, though.

Localbitcoins or at least you could contact a trusted user in the currency exchange section of the forum.

I'd also suggest just meeting someone in person and doing a cash for btc deal.  That way you'll make a friend in the bitcoin community and you don't have to worry about whether or not some site is a scam.

Thanks for the responses, payment by bank , no machines. localbitcoins has verified reliable sellers?,don't want to get burnt first time round.
Any tips for reputable UK traders here on forum ?

Go find your countrys topic , or something closest to it, and ull find seller there for sure.
if ure only buying small quantities i think this is the best way.

btw. keep your coins secured.. thiefs...thiefs everywhere

cheers

Thanks Aj just scanning local bit coin,  :'( get a feel will follow your advice also

There are a few in london already and i know there is one in bristol.  I cant find a decent up to date ATM map online though anyone got any links?

Localbitcoins and selling on the forum is two you could try and I would recommend. Be cautious though and always trust your gut instinct no matter who you deal with :)

 Bittylicious or Localbitcoins . 
   Rule number 1= BEWARE of people on this site if your trying to buy BTC .

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I always buy on localbitcoins.com. Just choose a seller with good feedback (positive and lots of it) and you should be ok. I could look up a couple I've bought from if that would help, but it would have to be this evening as I'm about to leave for work.

Let me know if you want me to.

Thank you that would be fantastic please do.

With just 44hrs of study on the bitcoin world, I am infatuated.

I realise I have to watch my back A lot !

People can not be civilised anymore ! ???

Will keep updating my progress

Thanks

Thanks for the advice I have had a few PM's off sellers straight away looking to sell also asking for Skype.

What's people's views on this and is it OK to "out" sellers or user names that PM me too verify there trustworthy ?  ???

Thanks

I've purchased from the following localbitcoin.com sellers without any problems:

Matrix
Dmtrik
caseya
Oscarjames
moreuse




If you buy from anyone on the board, make sure you use a trusted escrow to hold your funds before they are transferred to the seller on completion. Anyone asking you to do otherwise is likely a scammer (disregard their trust rating).

Also, don't trust anyone claiming to be the localbitcoins users Ive listed above. Either buy from localbitcoins.com, or use an escrow.




p.s. most of the people who whispered you are probably scammers.

p.p.s. For escrow, see this thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=775256.0

You can easily buy here on this forum from trusted users or using escrow.

I think, instead of paying a premium at a UK based "local shop", it is better to buy through one of the exchanges that accepts SEPA payments.

welcome to investors club. rate $445-$455 seems good for quick start.