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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: monkusmaximus on June 21, 2013, 09:34 am

Title: just bought my first BTC
Post by: monkusmaximus on June 21, 2013, 09:34 am
using Coinbase... after much deliberation and contact with other members and websites with stupid high fees... CB seemed like a good idea. says my coins will be deposited a week from today- cool.

how's it going guys? i'm new here so i wanted to make some sort of post.

::waves::

Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: thcaddict on June 21, 2013, 10:12 am
A week?  That's ridiculous!  I'd never wait that long.  I used bit instant before all the issues and would have my BTC within an hour after depositing cash.  Bought 3BTC today from BlueSkyTrader and got that within 2 hours too, amazing!  Fee for BI is 3.99% and BST ranges from 2-5% fee.  No need to wait that long bro!
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: lifesucks on June 21, 2013, 11:00 am
Is it normal to pay fees? I order from bitbargain and buyers aren't charged fees there. BTC appear in wallet within minutes of the seller confirming receipt of funds.
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: enlightener on June 21, 2013, 11:03 am
A week?  That's ridiculous!  I'd never wait that long.  I used bit instant before all the issues and would have my BTC within an hour after depositing cash.  Bought 3BTC today from BlueSkyTrader and got that within 2 hours too, amazing!  Fee for BI is 3.99% and BST ranges from 2-5% fee.  No need to wait that long bro!


can you post  BlueSkyTrader access link or how do I acces it?
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: thcaddict on June 24, 2013, 07:59 am
A week?  That's ridiculous!  I'd never wait that long.  I used bit instant before all the issues and would have my BTC within an hour after depositing cash.  Bought 3BTC today from BlueSkyTrader and got that within 2 hours too, amazing!  Fee for BI is 3.99% and BST ranges from 2-5% fee.  No need to wait that long bro!


can you post  BlueSkyTrader access link or how do I acces it?

http://ok2yri46aaptiu2d.onion/index.htm
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: enlightener on June 24, 2013, 08:09 am
thanks buddy will check it out
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: Dustyy on June 24, 2013, 08:10 am
I bought mine from spendbitcoins.com (Australia; perhaps USA valid? Someone may be able to verify) - In SR wallet roughly and hour after "Cash over counter deposit" at one of the company's recommended banks. It seems like your waiting an extended period of time which is unnecessary in my opinion.

Anyway once you get your BTCs cleared and into your SR wallet, you will be up and ready to rock! I'm sure you are already shopping around spending your coins before you even got them :-p I know that I did, haha :p

Goodluck! (You wont need it) =p
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: morphjow on June 24, 2013, 09:25 am
I use BitInnovate and they deposit the coins within a few hours!! I'm too impatient to wait a week, I get restless enough waiting for orders as it is.

Anyways, welcome to the community
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: brodie on June 24, 2013, 05:07 pm
BLUE SKY TRADERS IS THE WAY TO GO!!!!  ;)

seriously though... process just took me 20 min (going to my bank, withdrawing the cash, going to BofA and depositing it) EASY. I didn't write a lick of info (about myself (real or fake)) on the slip and they didn't care! They asked me what it was for and I said I was paying back a loan in a lump-some to avoid interest. Once again they DONT care. shit is easy and they are happy to help you  8)

still waiting on my BC but hey it's only been about 30 min so im cool

BST is the way to go!
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: monkusmaximus on June 30, 2013, 08:04 pm
Is it normal to pay fees? I order from bitbargain and buyers aren't charged fees there. BTC appear in wallet within minutes of the seller confirming receipt of funds.

Going to check out bitbargain... I had a feeling that a week was wayyy too long, even though it all worked out, if I can get coins in hours instead of a whole week of course I'd rather have that happen, lol
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: BenzoFairy on June 30, 2013, 11:11 pm
Thanks for the link!
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: wanderlei on July 01, 2013, 12:00 am
CONGRALUTTT  8)
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: psyfiend on July 01, 2013, 12:46 am
I went with Coinbase as well because I like the idea of buying coins with a bank transfer, but it took 7 days to actually get the coins. Not using them again.
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: monkusmaximus on July 02, 2013, 02:58 am
Anyone know of any FAST bitcoin sites (for USA)? I'm already on localbitcoins and coinbase is mad slow so just wondering if there are any other good options.   Tried bitinstant but its having mad problems lately
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: thereisnofork on July 02, 2013, 03:13 am
I just sent all the stuff to get verified for cavirtex in Canada. Going to make my first BTC purchase as soon as that has gone through
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: filmbaked on July 09, 2013, 07:50 am
good info, but it seems like a bunch of these sites are down
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: Leitan on July 11, 2013, 12:56 am
Cheers ! Welcome to the grown up playground 8)
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: PowerToCharm on July 11, 2013, 01:20 am
Blue Sky Traders was always easy, fast, and safe. But they haven't been open for days, saying they can't get any inventory. Hopefully they'll get up and going again soon, and meanwhile some vendors on Localbitcoins offer the same bank cash deposit arrangement. But expect to pay 7-10 dollars over the current Mt. Gox exchange rate...
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: turdburglarSandwich on July 11, 2013, 01:28 am
So far I have used Coinbase for all of my bit coin purchases. Yes, they are excruciatingly slow. However, I am rather mobility impaired, by my r foot being broken. I can't drive, and my tardis has been in the shop since rocks turned into dirt. So Coinbase has been the viable option for my particular situation.
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: twopieceandthebiscut on July 11, 2013, 01:30 am
Congrats on your 1st BTC purchase and once received on to your next 1st purchase off of SR.   ;D
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: hielonite on July 13, 2013, 05:59 pm
BST down...

Bitinstant down...

Mtgox getting too personal....

Fuck man, localbitcoins it is I guess...
Title: Re: just bought my first BTC
Post by: EternityEverMore on July 14, 2013, 03:33 am
I just jumped into this game starting today.  As per usual, I am late to the party! 8^)  I went through Coin Base, as it seemed fairly secure, although it does take a hot minute for the transfer.  That is ok, though.  Better slow than shady.  Now if I can just figure out this PGP thing, I think I will be OK.