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Discussion => Silk Road discussion => Topic started by: dukeanmo on November 23, 2012, 11:40 am

Title: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: dukeanmo on November 23, 2012, 11:40 am
Easy fellow hedonists...

Ive recently signed up to SR and by poking around for abit ive got a pretty good understanding of how things work but have come up against a wall when it comes to buying Bitcoins. Im in the UK and have heard that recently its become pretty difficult for UK users to buy bitcoins due to several banks no longer woring money or something like that?
But there must be a way round this because i see plently of UK buyers and vendors.

Is anyone kind enough to help a brother out and point me in the right direction for buying some bitcoins? Is the only way round this problem by buying the coins off of another member? Obviously i know its not possible to buy BTC with a credit or debit card due to anonymity.. so how else is it possible? Paypal?

Cheers guys, il be waiting patiently for someones help :))
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: Hellenge on November 23, 2012, 11:51 am
I'm pretty new myself, but you could try localbitcoins.com.  Find a bitcoin dealer local to you, check their rating looks ok and place an order. You can then send a private message to the vendor to ask about method of payment.

You could buy openly by bank transfer then 'launder' the bitcoins through various wallets or fogging services (depending on level of paranoia). Or you could meet the dealer in person and hand over cash (the BTC are kept in escrow, but the dealer can release them using their mobile, which triggers a message (and secret passphrase) being sent to you to confirm the BTC are yours.)  The latter method means there won't be an electronic link between you and the coins.
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: gazwel on November 23, 2012, 11:53 am
Blockchain.info is how I usually get mine, using the pingit service.

Also, check on here for sellers:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=53.0
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: thegamester on November 23, 2012, 11:55 am
localbitcoins.com is your man...
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: nothatsnotnice on November 23, 2012, 12:15 pm
I was literally in the same position as you, until yesterday. I too can vouch for localbitcoins.com
The guy I bought them off, BTCDiscreet provided a great service. From me first applying for them, to them being in my SR account, I think took about 25 minutes.
Will use again. If you need help learning how to use it let me know :)

Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: nothatsnotnice on November 23, 2012, 12:30 pm
Oh, and please do not be drawn into the forums posts that are being spammed currently, like 'Official BTC Shop 10 bitcoin=$73.65 www.bitcointalks.com 1 bitcoin=$10.88 5 bitc New'. They're trying to cash in on people in your sort of situation, it is a scam :)
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: mrrad on November 23, 2012, 12:43 pm
First line of what Gazwell said  ;)  10 sec.........
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: ronswanson77 on November 23, 2012, 01:13 pm
Is localbitcoins a UK only thing?  I still have plenty of trouble getting BTC in the US.  Mainly because I'm lazy and just not crazy about the idea of running to CVS or Walmart with a handful of cash to buy my BTC.
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: dukeanmo on November 24, 2012, 08:55 pm
localbitcoins.com is your man...

I was literally in the same position as you, until yesterday. I too can vouch for localbitcoins.com
The guy I bought them off, BTCDiscreet provided a great service. From me first applying for them, to them being in my SR account, I think took about 25 minutes.
Will use again. If you need help learning how to use it let me know :)

nice one guys! Have had a look at the website an im feeling pretty positive about it. canb you recommend any sellers to me in a private message at all? OR should i just go for it? are they all vouchable sellers?
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: dmtdoodeelsd on November 24, 2012, 09:31 pm
im not even that interested in this thread but i THINK nothsatsnotnice just recommended a seller to you..?!?

yep jus checked the site, thats a firm recommendation - that seller seems to have the best feedback around too ;-0

 ??? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: zenvoboy on November 24, 2012, 09:33 pm
BTCxUK has had some good feedback from members on here.

Their (barebones) website: http://64d7qoqgjcw47vvz.onion/
BTCxUK discussion I started the other day: http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=83535.0

I like that they use an ".onion" address and only wanted to be contacted through Tormail. I think it's quite obvious they know where their bitcoins are often being spent.

In fact, MrCronk on SR has put a link to them on his profile.

I haven't bought anything from them yet myself. I sent them an email about 4.5 hours ago but haven't had a reply... but I'll let them off, it's a Saturday.

"Btc Faucet" seems like a good option on localbitcoins too.
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: dukeanmo on November 24, 2012, 09:51 pm
im not even that interested in this thread but i THINK nothsatsnotnice just recommended a seller to you..?!?

yep jus checked the site, thats a firm recommendation - that seller seems to have the best feedback around too ;-0

 ??? ??? ??? ???

haha your obsolutely right, sorry i obviously didnt read it properly.. maybe one too many vallies tonight.

Ive actually found a guy who lives in the same area as me whos up for face to face meets in a cafe an all i have to do is bring the cash. username "scribe" has good feedback too
Title: Re: UK newbie needing help with Bitcoins
Post by: easternjam on November 24, 2012, 10:47 pm
BTCxUK has had some good feedback from members on here.

Their (barebones) website: http://64d7qoqgjcw47vvz.onion/
BTCxUK discussion I started the other day: http://dkn255hz262ypmii.onion/index.php?topic=83535.0

I like that they use an ".onion" address and only wanted to be contacted through Tormail. I think it's quite obvious they know where their bitcoins are often being spent.

In fact, MrCronk on SR has put a link to them on his profile.

I haven't bought anything from them yet myself. I sent them an email about 4.5 hours ago but haven't had a reply... but I'll let them off, it's a Saturday.

"Btc Faucet" seems like a good option on localbitcoins too.

I can vouch for BTCxUK, couldn't recommend them enough. I've now just had my second bitcoin purchase from them sent across to my SR account and it took no time at all. If you're stuck for getting coins in the UK, this is a quick and easy way of doing a bank transfer and you can trust them with your money.