I want to buy my first bitcoins!

[edomaajka]

I have lurked here for a while and i'm excited to be part of this community.

Would anybody be interested in selling 2 to me? For Moneybookers? 

[Stephen Gornick]

I have lurked here for a while and i'm excited to be part of this community.

Would anybody be interested in selling 2 to me? For Moneybookers? 

You might wish to consider requesting on the #bitcoin-otc marketplace:
 http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#bitcoin-otc-foyer

There is at least one seller that accepts moneybookers:
 - http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworderbook.php
 - http://bitcoin-otc.com/vieworder.php?id=5566

More details on how to participate:
 - http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Secure_Trading#Best_Practices_with_trading

[bigewok]

You can also buy them through ebay. Some people put them up for much less than market value. Make sure to check market value first!

[TiagoTiago]

Be careful though, i don't think eBay approves the use of the service to sell Bitcoins, you might not have much to do if you get scammed there.

[sunnyone]

Are any of the faucets still going on? You could get some free bitcoins from one of those.

[TiagoTiago]

I've been using http://dailybitcoins.org/ lately, you can get little bit once a day, it's ad funded so they don't mind you coming back, actually they want you to come back, and randomly you can get a little (and somtimes relatively a lot) more.

[TradeHill Australia]

Check out TradeHill, we are a secure way of transferring BTC to AUD, USD, EUR, RUB, LR, INR, CLP and CAD. We boast some of the best ID verification available, the same system used by the ANZ for their online banking. This has completely eliminated fraud and will keep your money and BTC secure. Check us out!

https://www.tradehill.com/

Rubin,
Australian Partner,
TradeHill

[Mt.Gox_Natalie]

Please try our service at Mt.Gox.  We have the largest volume in the market with competitive trading fees.  We look forward to serving you soon. 

[joeyjoe]

Please try our service at Mt.Gox.  We have the largest volume in the market with competitive trading fees.  We look forward to serving you soon. 

theres better ones with less fee's that havnt been hacked

[Mt.Gox_Natalie]

We have upgraded our security since June 20.  We also offer volume discounts.  Please check our rates here:  https://support.mtgox.com/entries/20388551-lowered-trade-fees-and-volume-discounts

[thdvmgbgjn]

I'd stick with MtGox over TH still. Just always be careful! Keep your coins in your wallet until you're ready to go to market.

[iamapi]

I have lurked here for a while and i'm excited to be part of this community.

Would anybody be interested in selling 2 to me? For Moneybookers? 

A lot of market places, Mt.Gox etc...

[blue.mitzi]

We have upgraded our security since June 20.  We also offer volume discounts.  Please check our rates here:  https://support.mtgox.com/entries/20388551-lowered-trade-fees-and-volume-discounts

DO you have a full time security analyst? What improvements did you make? Do you guarantee 100% money back if your hacked?

[DialCoin]

I have lurked here for a while and i'm excited to be part of this community.

Would anybody be interested in selling 2 to me? For Moneybookers?  

Don't mean to interrupt the fawning over 2BTC, but for someone like OP who seems to be looking for a small amount, neither TradeHill nor MtGox make much sense.

Aside from the obvious funding and fee issues, waiting for deposits to clear is a pain in the rear-end, not to mention "SURPRISE! IDENTITY CONFIRMATION TIME!".

If you want Bitcoins fast and virtually anonymously from anywhere in the world (especially in small increments), you might want to check out DialCoin.com

[Mt.Gox_Natalie]

We have upgraded our security since June 20.  We also offer volume discounts.  Please check our rates here:  https://support.mtgox.com/entries/20388551-lowered-trade-fees-and-volume-discounts

DO you have a full time security analyst? What improvements did you make? Do you guarantee 100% money back if your hacked?

Thanks for your concern. We do have a full-time Security Manager.  These are some of the measures that have taken place since June 20.  We have a 2-factor authentication where our users can use the Yubikeys to ensure the security of their accounts.  All of our employees are using the Yubikeys internally as well.  We've also implemented a system to identify and lock down potentially compromised accounts. 
Currently, we are certified by VeriSign.   The VeriSign Trust Seal is a certification that Mt.Gox’s user information security practices are in-line with internationally recognised standards.
As a further precaution, we have more plans for security in place to prevent malicious attempts like the one in June from occurring again. 

[BitcoinBomb]

Hey Natalie! I've reported your exchange to the IRS. For your assistance in international money laundering. They really appreciate all of the support I've given them in these few months.

Oh by the way the only way to buy Bitcoins now is to make sure you give your Name, Address, phone number, SS number, and banking information. Have a nice day sinking your money into a technical ponzi scheme!

Bitcoins aren't a Ponzi scheme, the exchanges are. Everyone try withdrawing your money at once, see where that get's you.

And if your argument is that Bank's would technically be ponzi schemes in that sense too, we'll you don't see MTgox with a FINCEN license or being a registered N.A.

[RodeoX]

What about arranging a face-to-face sale? You can meet at a wifi hotspot (McDonald's, coffee shop). Just bring some cash and a laptop. Super easy. Here is a link to one of the services that facilitates such meetings.

http://btcnearme.com/