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Questions tagged [buy-bitcoins]

The purchase of Bitcoins. Typically by the exchange of another currency.

Relating to purchasing Bitcoins.

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How do I buy bitcoins with South African Rands?

I have South African Rands that I would like to purchase bitcoins with. No Websites I know of accept Rands (ZAR). How do I get around this?
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BitInstant - How do I trade my plain cash for Bitcoin at CVS, 7-11, Walmart

On the BitInstant site, it says that I can trade in my paper money at places like CVS, 7-11 and Walmart and get bitcoins sent to me in the next 30 minutes. Can some explain how this works and what I have to do. Do I just go up to the clerk a 7-11…
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Is there an easy way to purchase Bitcoins?

I decided to check out bitcoin 3 weeks ago. And I have yet to buy my first bitcoin. It took a week to get a Dwolla account. Now when I go to MtGox to buy I find I need to go through even more hoops. I am starting to think that Bitcoin is just some…
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Easiest way to buy Bitcoin from Montreal/Canada

Apart bank wire is there a fastest/cheapest way to buy Bitcoin? I checked the map with the live seller but there is none in Montreal. Thank's.
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Who made the weusecoins intro video?

I really like the weusecoins.com introduction video. Who made the video? It explains very clearly what bitcoins are, how it is different from other money, and how you can buy and sell bitcoins. They did a great job.
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Bitcoin Binary Options - What are they and is it a Scam?

I recently came across Bitcoin Binary Options. I didn't really understand what Binary Options mean, is this like actual Bitcoin trading or is it one more scam I need to avoid ?
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Buy bitcoins using google checkout

I want to buy a small amount of bitcoins using google checkout. Any service provider ? Thanks
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Who accepts Moneybookers/NETELLER?

Because I don't have any rep. and the chargeback issue, no one will buy my Moneybookers(USD) or NETELLER(USD). Is there an exchange that will?
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Incorrect bitcoin address funded

is there a way to recover bitcoins sent to a wrong bitcoin address? Does bitcoin address change automatically within the bitcoin wallets?
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When I buy a Bitcoin with dollars, where does the money go to?

I understand the networking concept of the coin, but I am not sure I understand the purchase process. Let's say I have 1000$ that I want to spend on Bitcoins, who do I give this money to?
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What large and well known companies directly sell BTC?

At one point TangibleCryptography offered direct sales of Bitcoins in exchange to USD wire transfer, at competitive rates. Is there a list of active trusted companies that offer this service?
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Is quickbitcoins.net reputable?

Mailed in cash with postal envelope. Website started acknowledging receipt via postal delivery 3 weeks since. Blockchain within 3 hours of "caught up". Yet no bitcoins. Is it a scam? Cash amount was small, should not pose problem. Was what you call…
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I sent money to a bitcoin wallet from Blizzcoin and there's nothing there?

Using blizzcoin.com I sent bitcoins to the address I have for the bitcoin wallet client, and it took forever to sync the blocks. Once it had finished I was expecting to see the money there, but saw nothing. Can anyone explain or tell me how to…
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Where to buy non scam bitcoin with ICBC credit card?

I've tried several bitcoin sites which accept credit cards, but they didn't accept my bank's credit card (miicard require bank verification and ICBC is not on the list), so where can I buy bitcoin from a reliable exchange with an ICBC credit card?
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Buying bitcoins in Zimbabwe

I'd like to use US dollars to buy bitcoins in Zimbabwe. Does anyone know how I could do this or how to find bitcoin sellers in Zimbabwe?
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