What are the best exchanges

[zoxerz]

So I'm trying to figure out which exchanges I should join. I've been looking at the exchange list on the wiki and there's so many to choose from.

Does your country of residence make a difference for what exchange you use? Which exchanges do you all use? Anybody have any good horror stories, or any other stories of great customer service or something?

Do most people just use one exchange or a few?

[naphto]

It depends what currency you are using.

EUR -> bitstamp
USD -> mt.gox

Usually, you find one that is good, and you stick with it.

[favdesu]

I use bitcoin.de

[DennisD7]

I started out with Localbitcoins and that worked fine (and fast) but I ended up with pretty bad prices. Then I started using MtGox, which was pretty slow because of the bank transfer times - about 5 days. My most recent bank transfer was almost 3 weeks ago no, so I can't really recommend MtGox any more. I'm in the UK.

[superresistant]

I started out with Localbitcoins and that worked fine (and fast) but I ended up with pretty bad prices. Then I started using MtGox, which was pretty slow because of the bank transfer times - about 5 days. My most recent bank transfer was almost 3 weeks ago no, so I can't really recommend MtGox any more. I'm in the UK.

I have a bank account in UK and did a transfer to BTC-e, it's been a while already.
Is it often that it take 3 weeks ?

It's a total waste when it take that long because the price of bitcoin can go up and the % difference can be more important than a high price on localbitcoins.

[DennisD7]

I started out with Localbitcoins and that worked fine (and fast) but I ended up with pretty bad prices. Then I started using MtGox, which was pretty slow because of the bank transfer times - about 5 days. My most recent bank transfer was almost 3 weeks ago no, so I can't really recommend MtGox any more. I'm in the UK.

I have a bank account in UK and did a transfer to BTC-e, it's been a while already.
Is it often that it take 3 weeks ?

It's a total waste when it take that long because the price of bitcoin can go up and the % difference can be more important than a high price on localbitcoins.

This is the first time it takes this long.
And true, but sometimes the price also goes down though. My plan is to put a pretty large amount of fiat on MtGox, and then use that when opportunity arises.

[bitcoin44me]

localbitcoins is good if you are in a big city ...
Otherwise, you should try the forum: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=53.0 for wire transfer

[J603]

So I'm trying to figure out which exchanges I should join. I've been looking at the exchange list on the wiki and there's so many to choose from.

Does your country of residence make a difference for what exchange you use? Which exchanges do you all use? Anybody have any good horror stories, or any other stories of great customer service or something?

Do most people just use one exchange or a few?

Depends what you mean by "best". I think that Mt. Gox and BTC-e have the best rates, but a lot of BTC-e's funding options don't work in the US. When (if) Bitinstant comes back online you should check that out too.

In terms of easiness, I use VirWoX because you can use debit cards. It takes 2-3 days for your first transaction but after that it's instant. The rate is like $.49 plus 3.5% (USD) but it goes down the more you buy. Only thing that sucks is that there's a transaction limit, but you can request to have it removed. I haven't made a request because I haven't had to, but I'm guessing that you have to be a business or otherwise have some good reason.

[boatase]

So I'm trying to figure out which exchanges I should join. I've been looking at the exchange list on the wiki and there's so many to choose from.

Does your country of residence make a difference for what exchange you use? Which exchanges do you all use? Anybody have any good horror stories, or any other stories of great customer service or something?

Do most people just use one exchange or a few?

Are you referring to bitcoin or altcoin exchanges? Altcoin = cryptsy, bit coin =mtgox.com. Also, you can also trade with forum members with escrow.

[madjoe1974]

i was using bitcoin.de

trading and exchange is fast and without proplems till today.

the only point i dislike is the new authentification procedure that will only working for peoples living in germany, because i live in Austria

dos an other thrustfull and fast exchange exists in europe?

best regards?

[crypto_boy]

I like mtgox

[mearylll]

I like mtgox

 

Try to withdrawn your USD and post again

[crypto_boy]

I like mtgox

 

Try to withdrawn your USD and post again

LOL!  Don't scare me!!!  :-)

[superresistant]

I like mtgox

 

Try to withdrawn your USD and post again

+1

[madjoe1974]

lol maybe i'm a noob or neerd but i can read and think...

the i-net is full of messages about mtgox depposits missing for weeks withdraws missing for months and btc's gone....  no not for me thx...

what do you guys think about BTC-E? i have already an account on it for my NMC's

[manawenuz]

what about XPM/BTC ?

[pugano]

coinbase

[opiatones]

I personally love virwox.com

[b!z]

bitcoin.de bitstamp.com are often recommended
bitcoin-otc, forum exchange section, localbitcoins for trades with other users

[superresistant]

mcxnow is the best now