Question from someone coming back...

I used SR a year or so ago (maybe 2) before the take down and I just need a suggestion on a new market. I was looking at the comparison chart but it wasn't making a whole lot of sense to me... I was also using dwolla and mtgox for BTC so I guess that's out now to.


Comments


[3 Points] LilRupie:

Evo and Agora seem to be the top two markets ATM. As for buying bitcoin I'd say use LBC or Circle.


[3 Points] inkhead1:

As the other guy said, Evo and Agora seem to be doing pretty well. Agora can be slow sometimes, and people don't like that, but lately it seems to be running really smooth. Evo works really well too. I've used both markets and they are awesome.

For BTC, you have a few options.

I never used LBC(Local Bit Coins) but you can use that. It says "Local" but people sell btc for MoneyPaks and MoneyGram orders. So it doesn't have to be local.

I normally use Coinbase, but you do have to wait to receive your coins so I guess it just depends on how often you need to buy coins.

Last option is Circle. I just found out about that place and joined. I haven't bought anything yet but people are saying it's pretty easy and you get them instantly.

Just be careful here on the deepweb. There are so many markets now. and you have to find the good ones. Evo and Agora have been around long enough to say they are our best options. Doesn't mean we won't all get scammed one day, because you never know what could happen, but its the safest.


[4 Points] LongHairBri:

Must be closer to 2 years ago. Dwolla quit processing Gox transactions then


[2 Points] None:

When considering markets, there's a comparison chart in the sidebar that has the recent statistics on all the active markets that helps. The good thing about being a buyer is you're not limited to a single market; most people have accounts on a few of them as there is a lot more variety/competition out there now.

Bitcoin has changed too. LBC and coinbase are the two most common methods, however Circle is a brand-new service and likely a game-changer. It offers instant buy and is worldwide (I am in the middle east and have been thrilled with it so far.)

Welcome back!


[1 Points] galaxyandspace:

4 things have changed:

  1. Circle is the next big thing (It's like Coinbase, except worldwide)
  2. Different Markets
  3. If buying from Circle or Coinbase, make sure you tumble somehow.
  4. PGP is expected.


[1 Points] flaphappy4twenty:

AGORA! :D There will always be complainers, and if you were here for SR1, agoras servers will seem like an improvement.

In the past I've sent money orders directly to campBX(BTC Exchange), but most recently I used localbitcoins, and used a creditcard to pay this fella online(through western union), and got my BTC nearly instantly.. no snags, and was pleasantly surprised.

The problem with doing the campBX route is you must pay like 10 more dollars for shipping the MO, as well as waiting for them to process it (they process it the next business day after receiving).

Problem with localbitcoins is that its overpriced. My small ($100) order ended up netting me ~$87 worth of BTC.


[1 Points] mmob18:

I use Evolution and Cloud9, Evo has tons of listings and C9 has this really beautiful user interface and I wish more vendors used it.

I used to use Agora, but(I'm not kidding), the user interface set off my OCD so badly I started getting anxiety when I logged on. Pretty great market though.

Edit - oh, for BTC I use Virwox. Once you've bought BTC a few times there, everything becomes instant and its awesome.


[1 Points] dastampmasta:

i primarily use agora and evo but you can spread your self out and follow vendors you like. nothing wrong with that.

a lto of us use lbc for bitcoin purchases most using the anonymous cash deposit at a bank method. or they are using coinbase doing bank ach.

best tumbler IMO is helix light. ultra quick, 3%. if i had to choose one single market it would be evo.


[1 Points] AgoraMarket:

I just need a suggestion on a new market.

"Agora!"... said the moderator of the Agora subreddit. 😊


[0 Points] hdheuud:

I'm 45% sure evolution is going to get a lot of people arrested