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Other => Beginners & Help => Topic started by: Staniel on May 15, 2012, 09:09:37 PM



Title: Buy Bitcoins Directly?
Post by: Staniel on May 15, 2012, 09:09:37 PM
Very noob question, Is there any proven way to buy bitcoins directly online? Like with a credit card for example.


Title: Re: Buy Bitcoins Directly?
Post by: MoonShadow on May 15, 2012, 09:10:14 PM
None without their own unique risks.


Title: Re: Buy Bitcoins Directly?
Post by: Staniel on May 15, 2012, 09:15:36 PM
None without their own unique risks.
So if I'm looking to get a quick 100 bitcoins or so, what would you suggest?


Title: Re: Buy Bitcoins Directly?
Post by: BTC-tester on May 15, 2012, 10:20:19 PM
depends how quickly is quick for you... and where are you from :-)

maybe take a look at this post: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=64813.0;all


Title: Re: Buy Bitcoins Directly?
Post by: Stephen Gornick on May 15, 2012, 10:47:03 PM
Very noob question, Is there any proven way to buy bitcoins directly online? Like with a credit card for example.

If you have a Scandinavian credit card:
 - http://www.BitcoinNordic.com

This site apparently offers PayPal as a payment method.  They are new though so keep that in mind (check for history here on the forum):

 - http://www.quickbitcoins.net

Physical Bitcoin, paid for with PayPal [Update: credit card, not PayPal P2P]:
 - http://memorydealers.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=bitcoin

You might be able to buy a small amount this way, or using your mobile:
 - http://www.blockchain.info/wallet

https://i.imgur.com/pJqTb.png


With VirWoX you can buy SLL using PayPal, then trade SLL for BTC:
 - http://www.VirWoX.com

The reason there are so few options with PayPal as payment is that PayPal expressly prohibits a merchant to use PayPal for the sale of Bitcoins.  Additionally, because the payment can be charged back easily, merchants that have some angle must charge a higher fee to do so.

 - http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Payment_methods


Title: Re: Buy Bitcoins Directly?
Post by: Staniel on May 16, 2012, 12:14:46 AM
I did some research and bitInstant may be my best option. I'm trying to stay away from Paypal for obvious reasons, not worth the risk.

Thanks guys.


Title: Re: Buy Bitcoins Directly?
Post by: Foxpup on May 16, 2012, 06:34:28 AM
Physical Bitcoin, paid for with PayPal credit card:
 - http://memorydealers.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=bitcoin
FTFY

Quote from: memorydealers.com
PayPal will not be accepted as a payment option for Casascius Bitcoins


Title: Re: Buy Bitcoins Directly?
Post by: Kitemike on May 16, 2012, 01:01:56 PM
I used bitinstant last week.  I have nothing but praise for the service.  I gave them cash and the only ID might be my picture on a camera someplace.  Fast and convienient...the way life should be.