im new to bitcoins and would appreciate help from anyone...
I know it's an old thread, but many new BTC buyers may run into this thread, so here's one more option:
https://bitbargain.co.uk/buy
(you always see who's online, what their prices are, you can buy from them instantly via bank transfer, pingit or ukash)
Yup, thats how I've stumbled across here and that's just what I been looking for. Thanks!