Thank you EVERYONE for all your time & help - I really appreciate it ! I've read thru all of your suggestions & will actually go to each t see which is easiest & the least complicated.

I'll be back if I need more help, as this IS DEFINITELY THE PLACE TO GO ! I'm so glad I found all of you ! I sure hope I can get this done quickly & painlessly.

Thanks again !

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I just tried to send you a pm but you don't accept msgs from newbies. I was just trying to find out about your "uncomplicated" advice: where would I go to set up a "block chain wallet" & how do I buy Bitcoin from this forum ?
That sounds easy & just what I need for now. Thank you !!!

I just read Ayrianorea's post & am wondering how to buy Bitcoin through your forum ? I'm looking for as uncomplicated as possible.
A "block chain wallet", is there a specific place to go for that also ?

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I just tried to PM Ayrianorea but doesn't allow msgs from newbies, can anyone help with those "uncomplicated" suggestions: where to go for a "block chain wallet" & how to purchase Bitcoin from this forum ??

I'd APPRECIATE ANY HELP with the above, thanks again !!!

THANK YOU EVERYONE SO MUCH !!!
I'm going to use all of your suggestions. All of you agree that getting an Electrum Wallet is best, so I'll use that.
Do all of you agree that Coinbase is where I should make the purchase ? Or do any of you recommend another site, maybe an easier, more simple one ?

I was also "advised" NOT to use Coinbase since I'm a 1st timer & only need to make a one time transaction. I was told Coinbase isn't a good place for a beginner or a one time user.
If any of you great people think I should another site besides Coinbase, please advise. I'm looking for the easiest, but safe (as you all noted) as well.
I'm obviously not looking to become an "expert" & if I decide to use Bitcoin more, down the road I'll be certain to come back here for your advice !

Again thank you ALL, so very much - all the reading, research & opinions I've received elsewhere has had my brain exploding. I SURE wish I came here 1st, all of you are very well versed & have made me MUCH LESS CONFUSED !

I went the Paxful site & it states they provide a wallet, is their wallet different than Electrum 's wallet ? I'm only in need of $30-$40 in Bitcoin & am looking for the easiest way possible to do this one time transaction.

For a one time, single transaction - what do you suggest ? Thanks so much for your time & help !

I was advised to download a wallet (Electrum), then to open an account with an "exchange" (Coinbase) but then another "expert" advised me to use Paxful for BOTH. He said I can purchase Bitcoin on Paxful AND use the wallet Paxful automatically provides. Can anyone confirm this for me please, thx !