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Discussion => Off topic => Topic started by: SlimSlowSlider on February 14, 2012, 05:15 am

Title: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: SlimSlowSlider on February 14, 2012, 05:15 am
I am having a lot of trouble finding a viable way to exchange my money for bitcoins...  I know about bitnz but that site seems impossible to buy a significant amount from, plus the price seems to fluctuate widely, even for what you'd expect from bitcoins. Is everybody (who didn't mine them) in NZ just using the Mt Gox type sites and sucking it up when faced with the wire fees? I hope somebody can let me in on some insider method for getting a few hundred dollars of bitcoins in one go... Thank you for any advice.
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: Bud on February 14, 2012, 08:29 pm
U gotta suck tha dik nigga!!!\

Schlurp Shlurrrppp
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: nineinchnails on February 15, 2012, 11:17 am
Bitnz isnt that bad for amounts under 10btc.
For larger amount, webmoney.co.nz accepts bank deposits in exchange for LibertyExchange. Liberty > BitInstant > MtGox > SilkRoad.

Best methods that I have found.
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: dreamcore on February 23, 2012, 08:55 am
Ukash to ukash btc exchangers
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: kavakava on June 10, 2012, 04:33 am
I see this thread is a bit old, but...

I have been having trouble getting ukash vouchers. Many places that are supposed to sell them, at least according to the ukash nz website, have never heard of them. A few random dairies that have epay terminals couldn't give me them. WTF is going on? How can it be so hard to get ukash in nz?

Any insights welcome...
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: Horror on June 17, 2012, 08:04 am
I see this thread is a bit old, but...

I have been having trouble getting ukash vouchers. Many places that are supposed to sell them, at least according to the ukash nz website, have never heard of them. A few random dairies that have epay terminals couldn't give me them. WTF is going on? How can it be so hard to get ukash in nz?

Any insights welcome...

I bought a ukash voucher from whitcoulls, i would stay away from them though, sooner or later the pigs are going to start monitoring whos buying these, if they arent already. Try the webmoney method the other guy posted earlier.
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: paddymiller on June 18, 2012, 06:08 am
New Zealanders, how much would it cost with fees, to exchange say $100NZD for BTC? And how long would it take you?
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: paddymiller on June 18, 2012, 11:42 am
OK cool, thanks for the info.



Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: vlad1m1r on June 18, 2012, 11:54 am
Hi Paddy,

I operate a service selling Bitcoins to people for cash in the mail for UK/EU users.

Although it hadn't even crossed my mind last week a client got in touch and asked if I would be willing to process an order from NZ. I looked into this and asked on the forums and found that it's actually quite easy to ship from NZ to the Uk (about 4 working days) and it's possible to insure your money through an International Express option too.

I am not saying that you have to use my service by any means (although you're most welcome to!) but it seems to me using BitNZ wouldn't be very safe as I understand you have to show ID to wire them money. Of course if the original purchase of Bitcoins can be traced to your original wallet address this reduces your safety so even if you don't want to use my service I'd suggest buying your BTC with cash.

All the best,

V.

Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: paddymiller on June 18, 2012, 03:07 pm
Hey Vlad,

Thanks for your offer, but i'm in Australia!

I agree too, it's a pain in the ass to have to show ID to them. I was thinking that I may be able to offer some assistance to our NZ friends re: BTC via Australia.

Definitely not trying to steal anyone's business, i'll leave that to the masters, such as yourself ;)

Cheers Mate
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: vlad1m1r on June 18, 2012, 04:03 pm
Hey Vlad,

Thanks for your offer, but i'm in Australia!

I agree too, it's a pain in the ass to have to show ID to them. I was thinking that I may be able to offer some assistance to our NZ friends re: BTC via Australia.

Definitely not trying to steal anyone's business, i'll leave that to the masters, such as yourself ;)

Cheers Mate

Not at all mate, the thought honestly never crossed my mind! Shipping takes around five days to UK, I imagine it's faster there between NZ and Oz - what's the exchange rate like between the NZD and AUD, is it fairly stable?

V.
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: paddymiller on June 19, 2012, 01:33 am
Usually around AUD-NZD $1.27. Usually pretty stable. Just thought I could help some fellow Roaders get some coins easily and anonymously!
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: souledout on June 19, 2012, 01:43 am
Its a good idea ! 

maybe open a bank account here for cash deposits ? 
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: paddymiller on June 19, 2012, 04:09 am
I am considering it souledout. Just trying to work out the best way for both me and the buyers, so it's all as anonymous as can be.
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: Horror on June 24, 2012, 04:46 am
Recently I've had a lot of trouble getting BTC, i used to use Bitnz but now you have to have proof of address and show them ID so there's no way I'm doing that, i would use ukash but it seems dodgy buying 500+ worth of vouchers when ukash isnt even popular in NZ and there is a lack of ukash to BTC vendors right now. I would try Western union but vendors ask for a security question and answer and there is  not option for that on their site. I'm thinking of trying spendbitcoins.com using WU. What methods are you guys using at the moment?
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: Nikodym on June 24, 2012, 05:21 am
One of you should just make a listing for Cadbury chocolate in the market. Once word gets out, it'll be a bitcoin tsunami down there in the long white cloud :)
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: vlad1m1r on June 24, 2012, 07:16 am
I am considering it souledout. Just trying to work out the best way for both me and the buyers, so it's all as anonymous as can be.

Cash in the mail's your best bet in my opinion mate!

V.
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: Horror on July 11, 2012, 11:09 am
We really should stop posting too much in this thread, the less we talk on these threads, the safer we all are.
Title: Re: New Zealanders: How do you get your Bitcoins?
Post by: El Lobo Negro on August 01, 2012, 05:34 am
Attention New Zealanders!

New NZD-BTC Service is here!

I am El Lobo Negro, a new Vendor on the Road.

 - Anonymously get Bitcoins!
 - Fast, easy system!
 - Low fees!

We are now offering a NZD-BTC exchange service. The way we do it is as follows:

 - You purchase a loaded prepaid VISA card from NZ Post and load it with cash
 - Mail it to us in Australia
 - We withdraw the cash and convert it to BTC via spendbitcoins.com

The fee that we charge for this service is a flat USD$30 (the price in BTC will fluctuate)

Our listings will be up on 02 August.

El Lobo Negro