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Other => Obsolete (buying) => Topic started by: iorch on May 31, 2011, 09:47:34 PM



Title: I want to buy 2 Bitcoins
Post by: iorch on May 31, 2011, 09:47:34 PM
Hi there,

I would like to buy a couple bitcoins from someone using paypal. I'm interested in how this system works but can't find an easy way to buy.

Thanks!
iorch


Title: Re: I want to buy 2 Bitcoins
Post by: casascius on June 01, 2011, 06:40:10 PM
132 views, and no replies.  Consider using something other than PayPal.  PayPal burns us, it is perceived that PayPal is prejudicial against Bitcoins as being competition, and that PayPal unfairly punishes sellers of Bitcoins with an unfair chargeback risk.  Consider making this offer using one of PayPal's competitors like Dwolla, or Chase QuickPay.

As an example... I have had a PayPal account for over ten years... should be trusted right? Yet I have coins for sale, but refuse to sell a single bitcoin with PayPal.  PayPal freezes accounts arbitrarily just to "ask questions" and Bitcoin puts us on their radar.  I feel that my account will be tarnished if PayPal is ever able to determine that I sold a bitcoin regardless of how.  Just won't do it, even for 2 BTC.


Title: Re: I want to buy 2 Bitcoins
Post by: mrsramos on June 01, 2011, 06:51:47 PM
I am in the same boat. I have money in my paypal account but can't find anyone that will take paypal money for trade. I have several subscriptions via paypal for advertising on my websites. I am hoping to find friends who will do it on the low low ;)


Title: Re: I want to buy 2 Bitcoins
Post by: casascius on June 01, 2011, 06:53:51 PM
I am in the same boat. I have money in my paypal account but can't find anyone that will take paypal money for trade. I have several subscriptions via paypal for advertising on my websites. I am hoping to find friends who will do it on the low low ;)

Just sign up an account with Dwolla.  The procedure is actually pretty much the same as PayPal (e.g. confirming two small deposits to your bank account) and then you can avoid doing business with The Devil.


Title: Re: I want to buy 2 Bitcoins
Post by: kidgorgeous on June 01, 2011, 09:52:32 PM
PM me.


Title: Re: I want to buy 2 Bitcoins
Post by: cointrader on June 03, 2011, 02:47:14 AM
Shouldn't this post be listed in Selling as you're not offering Bitcoins to purchase something?


Title: Re: I want to buy 2 Bitcoins
Post by: Fiyasko on June 03, 2011, 04:02:18 AM
Shouldn't this post be listed in Selling as you're not offering Bitcoins to purchase something?
Heh, I find it funny how i keep double checking, And your right almost Everytime
People need to smarten up, And im gonna be kinda mad if a mod removes all your posts


Title: Re: I want to buy 2 Bitcoins
Post by: iorch on June 03, 2011, 09:10:32 AM
132 views, and no replies.  Consider using something other than PayPal.  PayPal burns us, it is perceived that PayPal is prejudicial against Bitcoins as being competition, and that PayPal unfairly punishes sellers of Bitcoins with an unfair chargeback risk.  Consider making this offer using one of PayPal's competitors like Dwolla, or Chase QuickPay.

As an example... I have had a PayPal account for over ten years... should be trusted right? Yet I have coins for sale, but refuse to sell a single bitcoin with PayPal.  PayPal freezes accounts arbitrarily just to "ask questions" and Bitcoin puts us on their radar.  I feel that my account will be tarnished if PayPal is ever able to determine that I sold a bitcoin regardless of how.  Just won't do it, even for 2 BTC.

Thank you for your advice casacius. I will make an account there.