So I've made a wallet with electrum but if I want to buy bitcoin off those sites it asks for I'd verification? Is there a way around this? Is it safe to buy bitcoin for use on this site when you've had to verify you identity? Seems mad dodgy to me...

You can buy Bitcoin from another exchange then transfer to your preferred wallet for payment.
If you do that then be sure to choose an exchange with low transfer fees

pretty much the default behaviour is suspect but there are lots of ways to obfuscate for a bigga that cares. bitcoin atms are anonymous in many places and theres always p2p traders.

I've found bittylicious for buying the bitcoin and then Exodus for a wallet has been very good. No matter where you buy the coin from, you'll have to provide ID, proof of address etc. Just remember - buying bitcoin is totally legit. Bittylicious has got very good rates and based in the UK. Exodus is a simple enough wallet and pretty cheap fee's again. One last note... I used Lloyds bank and they did a 'security check' before putting the payment through. This is because the banks don't want you buying bitcoin - it ruins there fun. I tried to say I was buying investments then they started asking loads of questions... I then realised honesty is the best policy and just told them I was buying crypto and put my god dam payment through. But they did and all is cool. So don't be surprised if that happens and just say "it's my money and I'm very happy to do with it as I please - respect my authority!"

This is EXACTLY my experience, cept I use Localbitcoins. But everything else is exactly the same.

OK, so if I buy BTC through paybis (as that was the 1st one listed) does it just sit in a wallet on their site until I'm ready to put the recipients code in (a day or so later?). Is that all I do? Does it disappear? Does it sit there indefinitely? Do I need to move it around somehow as a baffler or does that not work/not necessary?

yes, exchanges are happy to hold your coins and you can send them directly. there is some privacy and control to be gained from your own wallet but its not required.

I've just come across Exodus app. I believe its a wallet but it looks like you can also purchase coin from them. Anyone with experience of using Exodus? Good bad or indifferent?

all good with Exodus wallet new stuff added regularly i have it as my backup and is easy to use

Just wanted to add,once you have pressed buy you need to choose your shipping method before paying :) it's in red letters on the pay page :)

Sorry for the confusion, but when buying btc can I send it to my electrum wallet first and then to the seller? or do I just send it straight from the exchange to the seller?

You can transfer to electrum before purchase yes

most go direct from the exchange for convenience. some exchanges have prohibitive fees or privacy issues, in this case get wit da wallet ;}

wallet first i suggest

Very straight forward. Thanks for this info <3 Hopefully everyone can benefit from this.

very simple and informative thanks

added tip: buy usdt on exchange then wait for dip on BTC usdt pair chart buy btc then wait for price to go up then buy LB order with btc and by doing this this way most of the time the postage and fees payes for itself seams obvious but for anyone buying regular on here should get to know and use the cryto for what its for (making money)

If I use paybis do I need a wallet if I'm sending the btc immediately

these exchanges have wallets to hold your crypto but i strongly suggest you seek self custody and send coins to your own wallet then send payment from your own wallet. sure you can send payment from these exchamges but to me thats direct connect the exchanges wallet to LB vendar wallet that cant be good. once you have your own wallet and transfer, its just your wallet keys and nothing connected to any exchange when you view the transaction online this info will only have yours and the LB vendars public keys. far safer than exchanges to LB Vendors if you ask me

you can send from paybis. if they have minimums or other unhelpful policies just send to your own wallet (there are lots of free ones) and pay for items from there.

Thanks for your help

Just joined paybis.when I buy btc does it go to this wallet and I send to vendor .any help appreciated

yes exactly!

What is a bitcoin address please - Im trying
to purchase in paybis

that just identifies where you are sending the coins, its like an account number fromthe dark old days of banking

A bit of a boomer question... Do I need to confirm that I've received the goods so that it releases funds from escrow to the seller? What if I buy without logging in, how do I confirm receipt then?

No, you don’t need to confirm receipt for funds to be released in due course…in any event (including not having logged in) funds will be released unless you raise a dispute…or your funds will be auto returned to you if the items are not marked as sent by the vendor…

thats optional, but it looks like you registered ;}

*My bad, I was just impatient! All sorted now*

This maybe a silly question, apologies if it is!

I made an order, sorted the payment from my wallet and the order still states unpaid for the full amount after the transaction has had 3 confirmations. Have I missed something?

if it doesnt refresh simply contact transaxe support with the order id or the btc address you sent to.

dont worry its impossible to lose a bitcoin payment ;}

Hey Happy Borg, is there a way to search for a specific Vendor over simply scrolling through the Items page?

Thanks

just use google: "little biggy + vendor name"