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[riseabove88]

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[Soappa]

Hello.

It is really exciting to be here. I've heard of bitcoin for a few years now and finally decided I should take the first step so here I am now. Hopefully I can buy my first bitcoin from one of you folks within the next couple days.

Cheers!!!

Welcome.
You can find some bitcoin trades here https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=53.0, but you need to be careful with scams.

[cookiemonsterwhat]

I would try to purchase your 1st bitcoin experience on localbitcoins.com or some other popular site instead of this forum.

I hear countless amount of scams like the person above me linked.

If you dont trust anyone on localbitcoins.com the next best place to buy it would be coinbase.

[blacksails]

I would try to purchase your 1st bitcoin experience on localbitcoins.com or some other popular site instead of this forum.

I hear countless amount of scams like the person above me linked.

If you dont trust anyone on localbitcoins.com the next best place to buy it would be coinbase.

Or bitstamp if you're not american. Bitstamp is very reliable IMO. Needs verification though.
If you want to be sure you don't get scammed, you buy the bitcoin with cash, face to face with the seller. You hand the cash over when the transaction is confirmed.

[Simon8x]

Thanks for the tips. I'm surprised i found someone locally on here so quick so I'm a little relieved to be able to meet up and do an in person purchase. No risk of online fraudsters getting me. Yet.   

It is always good to do in person trades, just don't meet the trader in your home lol.

[werrindor]

Here is countless amount of scams. It's not the best place to buy your first bitcoin

[jc2alvarez]

Hello.

It is really exciting to be here. I've heard of bitcoin for a few years now and finally decided I should take the first step so here I am now. Hopefully I can buy my first bitcoin from one of you folks within the next couple days.

Cheers!!!

Welcome!     

[gagalady]

You  should try buying your first bitcoins  at localbitcoins.com, It's more safer. Good luck.

[Peter882]

Welcome to bitcointalk, riseabove88.

Thanks for the tips. I'm surprised i found someone locally on here so quick so I'm a little relieved to be able to meet up and do an in person purchase. No risk of online fraudsters getting me. Yet.   

Be careful, don't get robbed lol. Just kidding

[activebiz]

U can find some traders in marketplace. U should always use escrow

[jodybay]

remember to always use a trusted escrow services before you deal with any person from this forum be careful with your money there is a lot of scammers here

[Vod]

Be careful, don't get robbed lol. Just kidding

Actually, that's good advice.  There has been at least one robbery when buying bitcoins in person.   Can't find the link though.   

[keithers]

Welcome to the forums!

I think for first time BTC buyers, it doesn't get any easier than Coinbase.com. 

[roslinpl]

Hello.

It is really exciting to be here. I've heard of bitcoin for a few years now and finally decided I should take the first step so here I am now. Hopefully I can buy my first bitcoin from one of you folks within the next couple days.

Cheers!!!

Welcome and salutation!

Let me say hi to you too Just to remind - This forum is greatest place for all BTC enthusiasts and BTClovers

I hope you will find someone to deal with no problem. Be aware of a scam. Stay true.

Peace.

Regards.

[counter]

Good to have you here.  Don't rush into a tranaction with just anybody for your first coin.  Also try and see if your near a Bitcoin ATM to avoid the hassle of being scamed. Best luck finding a Bitcoin on this forum if that is what you decide to do.

[keithers]

Good to have you here.  Don't rush into a tranaction with just anybody for your first coin.  Also try and see if your near a Bitcoin ATM to avoid the hassle of being scamed. Best luck finding a Bitcoin on this forum if that is what you decide to do.

Thats why I recommended coinbase. I think that its the easiest first step for first time buyers

[oXo]

Good to have you here  ,Just be careful and secure your coins  .

[keithers]

Good to have you here.  Don't rush into a tranaction with just anybody for your first coin.  Also try and see if your near a Bitcoin ATM to avoid the hassle of being scamed. Best luck finding a Bitcoin on this forum if that is what you decide to do.

Being around this forum definitely makes you a little jaded. It makes you think that almost everyone is a potential scammer, because of all the horror stories floating around.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Welcome to the forums I hope you enjoy your stay here and learn some interesting things
Make sure to get a secure wallet like Bitcoin QT or Armory and always be cautious when using any online wallet

[roslinpl]

Welcome to the forums I hope you enjoy your stay here and learn some interesting things
Make sure to get a secure wallet like Bitcoin QT or Armory and always be cautious when using any online wallet

I suppose Bitcoin Core would be much better than Bitcoin Qt isn't?