So, I have been using Local Bitcoins for a couple weeks now, just want to trade in person. But, NOTHING. Not one single offer to buy/sell Bitcoins and my prices are the best compared to the others.
This is very weird. Almost like I am living in some limbo world where the only Bitcoiner is myself and Pat Byrne.
I contacted an ad that had the phone number in listing, and it said "text first." It took the person an hour to answer the text, I would respond, then another awkward 30 minutes would go by. The guy ended up asking me if I ever bought from him before. I said no, then NOTHING.
What the hell? You know what it felt like texting this seller? Like I was buying a bag of weed from a dealer I don't know. It had a weird, shady ass vibe. Like I was doing something that IS NOT PERFECTLY LEGAL.
Are all cash for BTC transactions like this? Why does Bitcoin have this shady feeling? When trading I feel like I am playing Texas Hold'em (Gox flushed me on the river card), and trading in person feels like I am buying dope.
Free market. Find another dealer that you can feel comfortable with.
It may have been someone that is paranoid because they are sitting on a large amount of bitcoin from illegal activities.