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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: InbetweenWaves on June 08, 2013, 02:07 am

Title: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: InbetweenWaves on June 08, 2013, 02:07 am
Hey Travelers! New to the forums and to SR! Known about it for a long time, but not until recently have I dug deeper and finally actually made a purchase!

Well, going through some things in the past few hours and I realized, my method of payment, BitInstant w/ ZipZap is down. Freaking out, because it's my only method, I think "Wow, they shut it down. Crap. BS. Crap. WTF now, blah blah blah. Well emailed BI about ZipZap being down, and asked for any information, and a prompt reply was that it was down until Monday.

Phew. Hopefully it comes back. When noticing that, SR was down (came upon DPR's post which cleared me), but with those 2 down i was like WTF, found a beautiful place, and 3 days later it's gone. All's well for now I suppose. Thanks for taking a peak, say Hello if you wish, Hope to travel a ways with you folks!

- InbetweenWaves




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JUN 08, 2013  |  09:51PM EDT
Original message
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX wrote:

Name * XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Email * XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
What Do You Need Help With? *
General Inquiry

Please use this space to describe the problem more fully. The more information you provide, the more quickly we can process your order.
Hello there. I am wondering if bitinstant is still using ZipZap, any info relating to ZipZap would be appreciated. It is my only method of purchase, through BlockChain wallet, and has now been disabled and am just wondering. Thanks!
-XXXXXXXXXXXXXX


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JUN 08, 2013  |  09:53PM EDT
Seth replied:
It's down for repairs. It should be back up Monday. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Best,

Seth

Seth from BitInstant, he isn't getting censored, because.  ;)
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: Baggie on June 08, 2013, 02:11 am
hahaha that was worrying me as well.  Thank you dude as bitinstant is my only means of obtaining BTC as well. (: Great post!
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: InbetweenWaves on June 08, 2013, 02:15 am
hahaha that was worrying me as well.  Thank you dude as bitinstant is my only means of obtaining BTC as well. (: Great post!

No probs, figured it wouldn't only be me, so better put er up.
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: Baggie on June 08, 2013, 02:26 am
True dat yo! :)
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: dagerms on June 08, 2013, 02:27 am
They been having issues since yesterday (I think).  Don't fret, it will be back :-)
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: hchoman on June 08, 2013, 02:31 am
About 12 hours ago I was able to select cash deposit thru bitinstant and immediately went to make the deposit. I came home ate some lunch, took a nap then checked the status update of my transaction and noticed after several attempts the transaction was cancelled...then noticed at the bottom of the screen it said cash deposits were down til for the weekend. I went to the support page on bitinstant and sent a request concerning the status of my transaction. Within 10 mins. I had a reply from their support team saying they she personally did a manual transaction and that my money was safe and in will be in my account shortly. Within 2 hours, there it was!
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: zandermanreturns on June 08, 2013, 02:34 am
tank god, ive been trying to make a cash deposit and getting frustrated. I have three deposit slips tho from this morning, can i still make the deposits and then transfer my money from my wallet to sr or should i just trash em?
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: bigeazy on June 08, 2013, 02:51 am
Is there any other way to get them like bitinstant?
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: Baggie on June 08, 2013, 02:57 am
LocalBitcoins and Coinbase from what I've heard.  But coinbase requires a copy of your photo ID.... hahaha NO FUCKIN WAY! XD
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: bunniesinpjs on June 08, 2013, 03:00 am
Yeah, seems like localbitcoins is the only way to get anonymous USD cash into BTC at the moment. BST has been unavailable the last few days too.

Everything should hopefully be back after the weekend.
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: 88fxstc on June 08, 2013, 03:07 am
tank god, ive been trying to make a cash deposit and getting frustrated. I have three deposit slips tho from this morning, can i still make the deposits and then transfer my money from my wallet to sr or should i just trash em?

I'm wondering the same thing. I already did my online part, now I just gotta go to moneygram and such. I hope I can get r done as theres an order I need to make this weekend.
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: Baggie on June 08, 2013, 03:09 am
You can always make a new payment slip for bitinstant,  The ones you already have expire in 120 hours from the time they were made and you are bound to nothing. Just make a new one(s) the day the site is back up :D
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: SmokesHisBroccoli on June 08, 2013, 03:22 am
I'm kind of in the same boat as you.  Coming back from a few months off and was just about to get some bitcoin to pick up some stuff and today's the day sr was down for maintenance and worse bitinstant is out of comish until Monday.  Luckily there are some other ways to get bitcoin before then but it's going to cost me more.  Oh well. 
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: InbetweenWaves on June 08, 2013, 07:25 am
I wouldn't complete a transaction until it's back and running on their site. Seems fishy, wonder what they could be doing with ZipZap. Even the 3.99% conversion chart for ZipZap is down. Hopefully it comes back, and with no new strings. LocalBTC's nearest vend is like 150 miles away. FML and the boonies where my arse lives.

Like I said, up to you, I am no one to make your decisions, but I'd wait until Monday. If anyone does go through and process their ZZ ticket, let us know on time frames or any problems you may encounter.

- InbetweenWaves
Title: Re: BitInstant and ZipZap down until Monday
Post by: mbius298074 on June 08, 2013, 07:40 am
Hey Travelers! New to the forums and to SR! Known about it for a long time, but not until recently have I dug deeper and finally actually made a purchase!

Well, going through some things in the past few hours and I realized, my method of payment, BitInstant w/ ZipZap is down. Freaking out, because it's my only method, I think "Wow, they shut it down. Crap. BS. Crap. WTF now, blah blah blah. Well emailed BI about ZipZap being down, and asked for any information, and a prompt reply was that it was down until Monday.

Phew. Hopefully it comes back. When noticing that, SR was down (came upon DPR's post which cleared me), but with those 2 down i was like WTF, found a beautiful place, and 3 days later it's gone. All's well for now I suppose. Thanks for taking a peak, say Hello if you wish, Hope to travel a ways with you folks!

- InbetweenWaves




Quote
JUN 08, 2013  |  09:51PM EDT
Original message
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX wrote:

Name * XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Email * XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
What Do You Need Help With? *
General Inquiry

Please use this space to describe the problem more fully. The more information you provide, the more quickly we can process your order.
Hello there. I am wondering if bitinstant is still using ZipZap, any info relating to ZipZap would be appreciated. It is my only method of purchase, through BlockChain wallet, and has now been disabled and am just wondering. Thanks!
-XXXXXXXXXXXXXX


Quote
JUN 08, 2013  |  09:53PM EDT
Seth replied:
It's down for repairs. It should be back up Monday. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Best,

Seth

Seth from BitInstant, he isn't getting censored, because.  ;)

I guess Seth from bitinstant knows who inbetweenwaves is now.