So as the user experience with Coinbase is finally crumbling, customers and new crypto investors are looking for other options. Here are some of the horror stories from Coinbase customers:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ethtraderpro/comments/6hng1r/coinbase_horror_stories/
https://www.trustnodes.com/2018/06/18/coinbase-many-horror-stories
https://www.coinbureau.com/news/whalepanda-threatens-sue-coinbase-missing-funds/
Anyways, if they can't provide good service to everyone then I think we should move on and look at other options. I know not everyone has had bad experience with Coinbase, but you might at some point. There are other promising exchanges coming out soon, but wouldn't it be better to just get your Bitcoin right away without any hassle?
Bitcoin ATMs-- These Bitcoin ATMs are becoming more popular across the U.S. and Europe mainly, and there are some Bitcoin ATMs in other countries as well. This website below shows the growth of Bitcoin ATMs around the world. Bitcoin ATMs allow you to easily deposit cash, enter your wallet address and your Bitcoins will automatically show up. I haven't tried it but it definitely seems like a good option to me. Search on google maps to find a Bitcoin ATM. https://coinatmradar.com/charts/#growth
Buy a pre-paid debit card, and then use your pre-paid card to buy Bitcoins through P2P exchanges like Local Bitcoins, but be careful as the scams here are very common. The Bitcoin Maven on Local Bitcoins was sentenced to a year in prison for scamming Bitcoin buyers. https://localbitcoins.com/
Use BitQuick- The seller will post the number of Bitcoins they plan on selling and for what price, and then to buy them you deposit the cash into the Bitcoin seller's account. Once the Bitcoins are in the seller's account the Bitcoin's will be released without the need for an ID just a phone. However, ID is required for larger transactions. https://www.bitquick.co/
Wall of Coins-- Is another P2P (peer to peer) exchange that allows you to buy Bitcoin without the need for verifying your ID. It does require a phone number though as well. https://wallofcoins.com/en/
There are plenty of more ways to buy Bitcoin privately and even more secure options, but as long as you stop using large centralized exchanges to buy your Bitcoins you'll probably be better off.
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