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February 16, 2013, 10:32:18 PM
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Bitinstant is by far the worst company to do business with these days. They used to be a solid place to purchase bitcoins from, but if something goes wrong forget about it. I didn't receive my coins right away like I usually do and contacted them via email. The guy Seth looked up my 9 digit account number and said i was all set and I'd receive my coins within 24 hours. It's been 24 hours and I email him back and he tells me he said 1 business day. He did not say 1 business day, he said within 24 hours. I've ordered on the weekends before without a problem. This is bullshit that we get no help or support when something goes wrong. The company is based over in Buffalo and I swear I'll file criminal charges if I don't get my money. I won't be robbed for even 1$ out of principle. I'm not sure what has happened with this company, not sure at all and it's to bad to.
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February 16, 2013, 10:44:22 PM
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There's an official BitInstant support topic for just this reason. Use it.
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February 16, 2013, 11:29:42 PM
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There's also a rule about someone with 1 post not posting anywhere but the Newbies section....   Roll Eyes
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February 16, 2013, 11:41:49 PM
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Even though you have previously received bitcoin on the weekend, I still think you need to be patient. They are a business afterall. Wait until Monday before saying they robbed you.
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February 17, 2013, 01:06:14 AM
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You were not robbed.  Please stop being so melodramatic.

Also note, that there has not yet been a single confirmed case of BitInstant failing to pay the bitcoin to the specified bitcoin address.

There have however been many confirmed cases of newbies showing up with less than 4 posts and overreacting, claiming "I was robbed!".

Then later it is confirmed that they have received their bitcoin.

If you want to say, "BitInstant takes longer than I expected!", or "I'm impatient and BitInstant is too Slow!", or "BitInstant, I want it now!" then your complaint would be accurate, but threatening criminal charges and claiming you were robbed is just silly.

Everytime I see one of these newbie "I was robbed" posts, I think of this scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpGJbooFq1c
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February 17, 2013, 02:36:47 AM
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You were not robbed.  Please stop being so melodramatic.

Also note, that there has not yet been a single confirmed case of BitInstant failing to pay the bitcoin to the specified bitcoin address.

There have however been many confirmed cases of newbies showing up with less than 4 posts and overreacting, claiming "I was robbed!".

Then later it is confirmed that they have received their bitcoin.

If you want to say, "BitInstant takes longer than I expected!", or "I'm impatient and BitInstant is too Slow!", or "BitInstant, I want it now!" then your complaint would be accurate, but threatening criminal charges and claiming you were robbed is just silly.

Everytime I see one of these newbie "I was robbed" posts, I think of this scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpGJbooFq1c
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February 17, 2013, 03:03:42 AM
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Clearly, Mr. Hamilton, you are either a right-wing corporate apologist or a soft on crime left-wing liberal! Confess!!!!!!

I confess.  I am clearly one of those things.
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February 17, 2013, 03:09:10 AM
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Wait until Monday before saying they robbed you.
Tuesday, you mean. Monday's a holiday in the U.S.

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