new yorker trying to buy BTC for first time and having ZERO luck. fuck bit license!

so being in new york seems to make this process next to impossible. I have tails and everything ready to go but keep getting road blocked on localbitcoin.com due to both my new account and most importantly the fact that i am in new york.

What can i do from here? should i just say fuck it and use coinbase? i would send the btc from coinbase to a windows electrum wallet > tails wallet > helix light > 2nd tails wallet > DNM. For some reason it still makes me worry using coinbase.

Im really at a loss and would GREATLY appreciate it if any new yorkers could explain a good game plan for me here. Thank you for your time.


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[7 Points] None:

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[2 Points] penguinmixer:

What payment method are you trying to use on LBC to buy bitcoins?


[1 Points] twoold4this:

Local bitcoin or bitquick (with vpn) for cash deposits at bank. The fees are less than the atms but less convenient .

Alternatively in person trades in JC or Conneticut.

Nowadays just using coinbase since not buying bulk.


[1 Points] thegroovedude:

The fees kinda suck but you can use gift cards paid for cash on Paxful. I use this from time to time because it's instant & not too much of a hassle. Some sellers don't go hard to check where you're from.

If not, if you're just buying personal amounts, coinbase or something similar would be ok. Just make sure you don't send directly to market/darknet from coinbase. Best route would be:

Coinbase > Windows Electrum > Tumbler > Tails Electrum > Market

Best of luck to ya.


[1 Points] Mercuryburn:

Well this is a problem I've never ran into before I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't buy Bitcoin


[1 Points] acidwizard420:

Ny myself, sadly it seems we can't use any kind of debit card or PayPal Amazon cards paid with cash give a 75 - 80% cash,to btc amount. Paxful


[1 Points] ice_cream4breakfast:

But ETH on Coinbase and shapeshift to BTC


[1 Points] theheeguy10:

Liberty x man....so easy