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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: Eg3asdh6tggfdaw on August 18, 2013, 03:41 pm

Title: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: Eg3asdh6tggfdaw on August 18, 2013, 03:41 pm
Let's say I have $200 cash right now in my pocket. What's the easiest way to get that into bitcoins? I also have a debit and credit card but obviously don't want to use that.

I see people on these forums recommend all kinds of websites. Just looking for the simplest and safest way to exchange $ for btc.
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: Treasurer on August 18, 2013, 03:48 pm
Depends where you live. In the US or UK most people recommend LocalBitcoins.com, where you can find local folks to sell you some for cash.
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: gotmilkbulk on August 18, 2013, 04:16 pm
certain vendors trade WU/MG for Coins

make sure they are trustworthy.
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: ThaMiddleMan on August 18, 2013, 05:11 pm
Im in the Money Section under Digital Currencies if you need Bitcoins
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Post by: Llama Socks on August 18, 2013, 05:53 pm
Local bitcoins is good.
I do a Ukash to bitcoin service for UK customers.
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: budsbutters888 on August 18, 2013, 05:54 pm
I really like localbitcoins.com.  It has worked for me every time.
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: fuckoffehbuddy on August 18, 2013, 07:23 pm
Depends where you live. In the US or UK most people recommend LocalBitcoins.com, where you can find local folks to sell you some for cash.
hell you don't even have to meet the person a lot of sellers on there offer cash deposits at national banks in escrow
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: dystopia on August 18, 2013, 07:31 pm
If you move your coins through an account or two and a laundry is there any realistic danger to buying coins on an online exchange which will likely need some form of identity verification?

Of course its always better to buy anonymously if possible, but that is not always an option for everyone
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: a845631 on August 18, 2013, 07:42 pm
I used localbitcoins and OTC for my first trades. very easy

coinbase is very easy too
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: ThaMiddleMan on August 18, 2013, 07:44 pm
You can buy from me off the Money section , they are already washed and ready to spend
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: galileosophia on August 18, 2013, 07:46 pm
I can heartily recommend #bitcoin-otc on freenode.  You can find reputable sellers on there who allow you to make cash deposits to their bank accounts in exchange for BTC.

If you connect to freenode through Tor, use an e-mail account you signed up for using Tor and pay for BTC ONLY using cash, you are operating pretty low under the radar.

I have purchased from there many times and although there's a bit of learning to get used to in order to start interacting with people in the channel, it's nothing too complicated.  If you want more advice about it, please send me a message. 

 
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: ThaMiddleMan on August 18, 2013, 07:53 pm
<----- No Paper Trails
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: ThaMiddleMan on August 18, 2013, 08:06 pm
Bouncing from Atlantis to SR people has gotten a worm which steals there Bitcoins jus saying
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: Llama Socks on August 19, 2013, 01:13 pm
Bouncing from Atlantis to SR people has gotten a worm which steals there Bitcoins jus saying

No it definitely hasn't. Going on Phishing sites like the one above will get your coins stolen if you enter your PIN.

Atlantis s real address is: atlantisrky4es5q . onion

#bitcoin-otc on freenode looks really good but very difficult, are there any good guides to getting started and using it?
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: ThaMiddleMan on August 19, 2013, 04:11 pm
moving 18 plus  coins today , they go fast
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: galileosophia on August 20, 2013, 01:53 am
Bouncing from Atlantis to SR people has gotten a worm which steals there Bitcoins jus saying

No it definitely hasn't. Going on Phishing sites like the one above will get your coins stolen if you enter your PIN.

Atlantis s real address is: atlantisrky4es5q . onion

#bitcoin-otc on freenode looks really good but very difficult, are there any good guides to getting started and using it?

Yes, there are some good guides to #bitcoin-otc:

http://wiki.bitcoin-otc.com/wiki/Using_bitcoin-otc

Also, if you're still unsure after that, if you go in the channel you'll usually find someone willing to explain the SOP.  Another good thing to do after reading the guide is to just lurk in the channel and observe what goes on.  You pick it up quickly.  It's a great system once you get into it.
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: ThaMiddleMan on August 20, 2013, 01:54 am
have coin for sale
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: Buttonwood on August 20, 2013, 04:32 am
ttt
Title: Re: Safest way to get bitcoins?
Post by: ThaMiddleMan on August 20, 2013, 06:25 am
Buying from me is the safest way , jus try , 5 coins left  to move tonight