I let my last credit/debit card expire this month

[Kakmakr]

I did not mention bitcoin. I did not want them flagging me!

We should not mention bitcoin at all, when we close our accounts. The banks does not need any more information about this matter, than what you want to tell them.
They sr3w us over for years and then we have to arm them with knowledge to hurt us more?
Just close your accounts and tell them you are changing banks for cheaper banking fees.

[fryarminer]

But lets face it, credit cards are easier to use than bitcoins for the next 100 years.

I'm kind of liking the Case wallet coming out. With the right stuff on the merchant side there could be an argument that it makes transactions the same if not easier than credit cards.

[Elwar]

But lets face it, credit cards are easier to use than bitcoins for the next 100 years.

For online payments it is so much easier to pay with bitcoins.

Though I do not get the chance to pay with bitcoins very often in the real world, paying with bitcoins is so easy. Take out your phone (which everyone carries now), open Coinbase...scan the QR code, hit send. Done.

I don't give my phone to someone to take somewhere, I don't have to worry about what cards I have in my wallet when I leave the house, if someone robs me and steals everything (including my phone) I am not out any money or hassle with credit card companies and replacements. My phone is locked and encrypted so good luck getting to my Coinbase wallet before I change my password.

Just took a trip to Lyon, France over the weekend. What I could not pay for with bitcoins I paid with cash (obtained from selling on localbitcoins). The only difference was when checking out of the hotel they asked for my credit card to charge the room. I assured the girl that I already paid. She told me a lot of people think they paid but only reserved the room with my credit card. I told her I paid with bitcoins and have no credit card so it was definitely paid. She pulled up my paperwork and sure enough, it showed the room was paid upfront via Expedia.

[Elwar]

And do you have a strategy set up in case Bitcoin falls significantly compared to the USD worsening the value of your holdings or do you just have most of your worth with a bank?

My strategy is that if Bitcoin falls significantly, in 2 weeks I get paid again. And I will continue to get paid.

[Soros Shorts]

And do you have a strategy set up in case Bitcoin falls significantly compared to the USD worsening the value of your holdings or do you just have most of your worth with a bank?

My strategy is that if Bitcoin falls significantly, in 2 weeks I get paid again. And I will continue to get paid.

Does that mean that you don't hold significant savings in bitcoins? If so, then what do you use to save?

[Elwar]

And do you have a strategy set up in case Bitcoin falls significantly compared to the USD worsening the value of your holdings or do you just have most of your worth with a bank?

My strategy is that if Bitcoin falls significantly, in 2 weeks I get paid again. And I will continue to get paid.

Does that mean that you don't hold significant savings in bitcoins? If so, then what do you use to save?

About 98% of my wealth is in bitcoins. Other than home equity and retirement.

If bitcoin went to $0 tomorrow I could still pay my rent, I could still afford food and gas. I live far below my income but am still able to travel and do other things I enjoy.

But with the reward halving coming next year, I am fine with holding as many bitcoins as I can get at these low prices.

[Unbelive]

I did not mention bitcoin. I did not want them flagging me!

We should not mention bitcoin at all, when we close our accounts. The banks does not need any more information about this matter, than what you want to tell them.
They sr3w us over for years and then we have to arm them with knowledge to hurt us more?
Just close your accounts and tell them you are changing banks for cheaper banking fees.

Well actually what you said is true. You are changing bank for better one. With lower fees and much more usable.

[bryant.coleman]

But with the reward halving coming next year, I am fine with holding as many bitcoins as I can get at these low prices.

Right now, the total transaction volume is more than 10 times the output from mining. So I don't think that there is a strong correlation between mining and exchange rates. On the other hand, if the exchange rates remain at $200-300 range, then large institutional investors might dump their Bitcoin holdings, which will further weaken the prices.

[RodeoX]

The bank must hate you for cutting the cord, which is why we love you. 

[Elwar]

So the latest thing I ran into was that I wanted an app for my phone via Google Play. I could not find any way to pay with Bitcoin. I realized I still have money in my PayPal account so I used that.

I usually like to e-mail companies when I run into something I want to buy that I can't pay for. After searching for the person that would be in charge of such matters I found Ariel Bardin was the one to contact. I shot off an e-mail to ariel.bardin@gmail.com to see if that's the right guy.


One ship to APO company replied to my e-mail and said they were "keeping an eye" on Bitcoin for now. I just don't understand what they would be waiting for. Like something big will change where they need to jump on board.

I'm still trying to figure out how to get an Amazon fire stick shipped to me.

[fryarminer]

So the latest thing I ran into was that I wanted an app for my phone via Google Play. I could not find any way to pay with Bitcoin. I realized I still have money in my PayPal account so I used that.

I usually like to e-mail companies when I run into something I want to buy that I can't pay for. After searching for the person that would be in charge of such matters I found Ariel Bardin was the one to contact. I shot off an e-mail to ariel.bardin@gmail.com to see if that's the right guy.


One ship to APO company replied to my e-mail and said they were "keeping an eye" on Bitcoin for now. I just don't understand what they would be waiting for. Like something big will change where they need to jump on board.

I'm still trying to figure out how to get an Amazon fire stick shipped to me.

Yeah I guess it's "good luck" if you want to buy an Apple product?

[Elwar]

So the latest thing I ran into was that I wanted an app for my phone via Google Play. I could not find any way to pay with Bitcoin. I realized I still have money in my PayPal account so I used that.

I usually like to e-mail companies when I run into something I want to buy that I can't pay for. After searching for the person that would be in charge of such matters I found Ariel Bardin was the one to contact. I shot off an e-mail to ariel.bardin@gmail.com to see if that's the right guy.


One ship to APO company replied to my e-mail and said they were "keeping an eye" on Bitcoin for now. I just don't understand what they would be waiting for. Like something big will change where they need to jump on board.

I'm still trying to figure out how to get an Amazon fire stick shipped to me.

Yeah I guess it's "good luck" if you want to buy an Apple product?

I guess you can buy iTunes codes with Bitcoin
https://www.gyft.com/buy-gift-cards/itunes-code/

Looks like I didn't search enough for Google Play
http://www.yottaelectronics.com/products/google-play-gift-card

[QuestionAuthority]

So the latest thing I ran into was that I wanted an app for my phone via Google Play. I could not find any way to pay with Bitcoin. I realized I still have money in my PayPal account so I used that.

I usually like to e-mail companies when I run into something I want to buy that I can't pay for. After searching for the person that would be in charge of such matters I found Ariel Bardin was the one to contact. I shot off an e-mail to ariel.bardin@gmail.com to see if that's the right guy.


One ship to APO company replied to my e-mail and said they were "keeping an eye" on Bitcoin for now. I just don't understand what they would be waiting for. Like something big will change where they need to jump on board.

I'm still trying to figure out how to get an Amazon fire stick shipped to me.

Have someone you know buy it and ship it to you. I'd do it for you but I have a policy of not involving money in any way with this forum. Maybe you could get one of the mods or admin to ship you one.

[Elwar]

So the latest thing I ran into was that I wanted an app for my phone via Google Play. I could not find any way to pay with Bitcoin. I realized I still have money in my PayPal account so I used that.

I usually like to e-mail companies when I run into something I want to buy that I can't pay for. After searching for the person that would be in charge of such matters I found Ariel Bardin was the one to contact. I shot off an e-mail to ariel.bardin@gmail.com to see if that's the right guy.


One ship to APO company replied to my e-mail and said they were "keeping an eye" on Bitcoin for now. I just don't understand what they would be waiting for. Like something big will change where they need to jump on board.

I'm still trying to figure out how to get an Amazon fire stick shipped to me.

Have someone you know buy it and ship it to you. I'd do it for you but I have a policy of not involving money in any way with this forum. Maybe you could get one of the mods or admin to ship you one.

Ya, I could just have it sent to my mom's house but I'm trying to figure out something that will work repeatedly. I could order it on Amazon UK (and have it shipped to my German address) but the price is 1.5 times the US price. Which I can cut back down to regular price through purse.io.

[crazyivan]

Would you consider using BTC debit card? Cause using only BTC seems almost impossible in Europe.

[QuestionAuthority]

So the latest thing I ran into was that I wanted an app for my phone via Google Play. I could not find any way to pay with Bitcoin. I realized I still have money in my PayPal account so I used that.

I usually like to e-mail companies when I run into something I want to buy that I can't pay for. After searching for the person that would be in charge of such matters I found Ariel Bardin was the one to contact. I shot off an e-mail to ariel.bardin@gmail.com to see if that's the right guy.


One ship to APO company replied to my e-mail and said they were "keeping an eye" on Bitcoin for now. I just don't understand what they would be waiting for. Like something big will change where they need to jump on https://www.gyft.com/buy-gift-cards/?gyftsearch=amazon

I'm still trying to figure out how to get an Amazon fire stick shipped to me.

Have someone you know buy it and ship it to you. I'd do it for you but I have a policy of not involving money in any way with this forum. Maybe you could get one of the mods or admin to ship you one.

Ya, I could just have it sent to my mom's house but I'm trying to figure out something that will work repeatedly. I could order it on Amazon UK (and have it shipped to my German address) but the price is 1.5 times the US price. Which I can cut back down to regular price through purse.io.

That might be your only solution until the Bitcoin economy is a little more mature. The U.S. policy of not allowing simple electronics to be shipped to APO or FPO addresses is stupid. Do they think you're going to make a dirty bomb with an Amazon fire stick? Ridiculousness.

[Elwar]

I solved the Amazon Fire stick thing using bitcoins.

Went to ebay and found a fire stick and the guy shipped worldwide. I ordered it for $43.97. I went to gyft.com and bought a $45 ebay gift card (found out later I could have saved $1 using egifter.com which lets you order down to the dollar). I put the gift code in and the purchase amount changed to $0. I still had to log in with my PayPal account to "pay" zero dollars.

The fire stick showed up yesterday.

I don't really want a PayPal account though. I just got charged over $100 for my Rosetta Stone subscription through PayPal. I thought it had ended.

I get a few e-mails here and there from companies telling me that my credit card on file needs to be updated. A small charge here and there from some service I signed up for would pop up at times and I'd just live with it because it's always such a hassle to cancel a service. Now I can just let them send me e-mails.

[fryarminer]

That you have to log in with PayPal to use a eBay car doesn't make any sense. But then again eBay policy doesn't make sense either. Congrats on getting the fire stick!

[Amph]

I solved the Amazon Fire stick thing using bitcoins.

Went to ebay and found a fire stick and the guy shipped worldwide. I ordered it for $43.97. I went to gyft.com and bought a $45 ebay gift card (found out later I could have saved $1 using egifter.com which lets you order down to the dollar). I put the gift code in and the purchase amount changed to $0. I still had to log in with my PayPal account to "pay" zero dollars.

The fire stick showed up yesterday.

I don't really want a PayPal account though. I just got charged over $100 for my Rosetta Stone subscription through PayPal. I thought it had ended.

I get a few e-mails here and there from companies telling me that my credit card on file needs to be updated. A small charge here and there from some service I signed up for would pop up at times and I'd just live with it because it's always such a hassle to cancel a service. Now I can just let them send me e-mails.

too much hassle for me, i think i'll just wait for amazon to accept bitcoin, they will end up there eventually, it is only a matter of when the 8mb will kick in

it is the only e-commerce that is holding me off from going fully bitcoin, this and maybe some taxes bitcoin service for euro

[QuestionAuthority]

I solved the Amazon Fire stick thing using bitcoins.

Went to ebay and found a fire stick and the guy shipped worldwide. I ordered it for $43.97. I went to gyft.com and bought a $45 ebay gift card (found out later I could have saved $1 using egifter.com which lets you order down to the dollar). I put the gift code in and the purchase amount changed to $0. I still had to log in with my PayPal account to "pay" zero dollars.

The fire stick showed up yesterday.

I don't really want a PayPal account though. I just got charged over $100 for my Rosetta Stone subscription through PayPal. I thought it had ended.

I get a few e-mails here and there from companies telling me that my credit card on file needs to be updated. A small charge here and there from some service I signed up for would pop up at times and I'd just live with it because it's always such a hassle to cancel a service. Now I can just let them send me e-mails.

too much hassle for me, i think i'll just wait for amazon to accept bitcoin, they will end up there eventually, it is only a matter of when the 8mb will kick in

it is the only e-.commerce that is holding me off from going fully bitcoin, this and maybe some taxes bitcoin service for euro

I doubt Amazon will ever accept Bitcoin because they have a competing service. https://payments.amazon.com/customer