Hello from another n00b

[inwantof]

Hi,

I'm quite new to bitcoin but am now absolutely obsessed with it. My first time buying bitcoin involved meeting a stranger in a pub and giving him big wad of cash, which probably sounds quite stupid. He initiated a transaction from his smart phone to a wallet that I had set up previously. Over the next hour we observed the confirmations on blockchain and he kindly explained some points of confusion that I'd been having about bitcoin. I'm sure there are safer ways of buying bitcoins, but I don't regret this experience in the least. He was a massive enthusiast and it was great hearing about the social meetup aspect of bitcoin.

Anyway, cool story bro, I'm sure. I'm here to learn more about bitcoins and hopefully sell a few possessions.

Thanks and hello.

[fourier]

Welcome!

[marketorder]

How long did it take for the Bitcoins to be credited to your wallet?

Hi,

I'm quite new to bitcoin but am now absolutely obsessed with it. My first time buying bitcoin involved meeting a stranger in a pub and giving him big wad of cash, which probably sounds quite stupid. He initiated a transaction from his smart phone to a wallet that I had set up previously. Over the next hour we observed the confirmations on blockchain and he kindly explained some points of confusion that I'd been having about bitcoin. I'm sure there are safer ways of buying bitcoins, but I don't regret this experience in the least. He was a massive enthusiast and it was great hearing about the social meetup aspect of bitcoin.

Anyway, cool story bro, I'm sure. I'm here to learn more about bitcoins and hopefully sell a few possessions; I plan on travelling around the world using bitcoin as heavily as possible over fiat currencies.

Thanks and hello.

[monbux]

How long did it take for the Bitcoins to be credited to your wallet?

Hi,

I'm quite new to bitcoin but am now absolutely obsessed with it. My first time buying bitcoin involved meeting a stranger in a pub and giving him big wad of cash, which probably sounds quite stupid. He initiated a transaction from his smart phone to a wallet that I had set up previously. Over the next hour we observed the confirmations on blockchain and he kindly explained some points of confusion that I'd been having about bitcoin. I'm sure there are safer ways of buying bitcoins, but I don't regret this experience in the least. He was a massive enthusiast and it was great hearing about the social meetup aspect of bitcoin.

Anyway, cool story bro, I'm sure. I'm here to learn more about bitcoins and hopefully sell a few possessions; I plan on travelling around the world using bitcoin as heavily as possible over fiat currencies.

Thanks and hello.

It usually is instant as an unconfirmed transaction.

And welcome to bitcointalk!

[inwantof]

Upon transaction, the coins showed in my wallet almost immediately, and then 6 confirmations on the blockchain took about an hour. I guess that's about normal? I've since learnt important lessons about transaction fees i.e. pay them; someone sent me coins but forgot to include transaction fees and the same number of confirmations took about 8 hours.

[Truecoin]

Hello n00b and welcome!

[Anon135246]

Hi,

I'm quite new to bitcoin but am now absolutely obsessed with it. My first time buying bitcoin involved meeting a stranger in a pub and giving him big wad of cash, which probably sounds quite stupid. He initiated a transaction from his smart phone to a wallet that I had set up previously. Over the next hour we observed the confirmations on blockchain and he kindly explained some points of confusion that I'd been having about bitcoin. I'm sure there are safer ways of buying bitcoins, but I don't regret this experience in the least. He was a massive enthusiast and it was great hearing about the social meetup aspect of bitcoin.

Anyway, cool story bro, I'm sure. I'm here to learn more about bitcoins and hopefully sell a few possessions; I plan on travelling around the world using bitcoin as heavily as possible over fiat currencies.

Thanks and hello.

Lol, that sounds like something from a movie . Welcome to the forums! Check this topic out if you want to learn about earning free BTC!

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=290088.0

[bitcoindigi]

lol, nice story

welcome to the forum!

[pokernet]

same here

welcome to you and me lol

[robertde]

Welcome to the forum. New on here to and trying to learn more.

[sr_miner]

Cool story! 

Welcome and have fun here! 

[antiycda]

Welcome here

[jerelimZ]

I'm here to learn more about bitcoins and hopefully sell a few possessions;

Welcome abroad, your at the right place