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Where to buy Monero/XMR in U.S.? : Monero | Torhoo darknet markets

I first used Coinbase and BTC before they shut down my account because they didn't like the addresses I was sending to, then switched to Kraken and Monero but Kraken also shut down my account, and most recently have used Kukoin and Monero but now they suddenly will not allow purchases of Monero with a debit/credit card or bank transfer and don't reply to any support requests asking why.

Localmonero is not a realistic option for me as I live in a rural area and have never seen anyone anywhere near me on that site selling Monero. I have searched around a lot and only option I've found so far is changenow.io but they have seemingly very high fees, currently quoting $150.10 for 1 XMR when it's current price is only $128.90.

Any suggestions for sources with better pricing that allow debit card or bank transfer purchases?
/u/sesquipedalian
3 points
1 year ago
LocalMonero does not need to be physically person to person. You can mail cash, you can use Venmo, Zelle, CashApp, even wire transfer, you can use KuCoin and convert it to XMR via LocalMonero or a designated crypto exchanger.
/u/Mar6891230590 📢
1 points
1 year ago
I realize that but I am not willing to send cash by mail, am looking for something other than LocalMonero.
/u/monero_desk_support
1 points
1 year ago
You can make bank transfer with LocalMonero, why are you looking for something else ?
/u/sesquipedalian
1 points
1 year ago
Why do you not want to use LocalMonero?

You don't need to mail cash or meet in person if you don't want to. Like I said, you can use cash app, you can use venmo, you can use a wire transfer, you can even use gift cards on LocalMonero.

LocalMonero is hands down the best way to buy Monero, I would go so far as to say it's the best place to even legit buy Monero. If you are specifically asking for LocalMonero alternatives... I guess you could use Bisq. It's basically the same service but there are less people using it. But that just means it will be slower, cost more...

If you are dead set on using a CEX, that's an option too. Just buy LTC or something and then convert it to XMR using one of the many tools. You'll still have a lot of fees anyway though. Just use LocalMonero. You won't find a better alternative.
/u/Mar6891230590 📢
1 points
1 year ago
and like I told you, Kukoin is no longer processing anything or responding to support requests
/u/mannequin9999
1 points
1 year ago
I have question about KuCoin if i buy XMR from KuCoin and send it to my GUI wallet after that to market will it be safe to do that? why should i buy any another coin from KuCoin to send localmonero and exchange it to XMR because i can already buy XMR from KuCoin. Can you guys help with that i dont understand?
/u/MadHatterExpressed
1 points
1 year ago
Localmonero is cash by mail, PayPal, zelle, other options. Don't let the local make you think it's in person only haha...

Anyways, also don't send crypto to bad wallets. Send it to storage wallets and convert it into other cryptos (XMR you can just rinse between a few wallets and be good)

Proper opsec AND gives them less suspicion. Worse comes to worse. Exchange accounts are pretty cheap to buy (I offer them $125-175 even) if you can't find another suitable route that's the one I'd take
/u/Mar6891230590 📢
1 points
1 year ago
I am not willing to send cash by mail. Don't understand the rest of your post.
/u/MadHatterExpressed
1 points
1 year ago
I'm not sure how I can help then, if you're buying XMR (Monero) use LocalMonero or buy an Exchange account (Like crypto.com) and purchase a coin, then swap it for XMR.
/u/xoxo
1 points
1 year ago
Buy whatever coin and swap it through trocador.app. It's an aggregator of swapping services. Select the best provider.
/u/Mar6891230590 📢
1 points
1 year ago
Is there no place I can just buy Monero without high fees added??? This is ridiculous.
/u/THEBAREFOOT
1 points
1 year ago
use a exchange ...buy btc and exchange bro what the hell lol
/u/Mar6891230590 📢
1 points
1 year ago
I want monero, not bitcoin
/u/porkypig
1 points
1 year ago
You could also use a kiosk in your area if you live in the city, you'll be able to find one and purchase bitcoin or litecoin, which is preferred, then convert to XMR. Please keep in mind that you're probably want to go through one washing cycle before you convert it some may say it's overkill I just do it out of habit. ....some of the markets are starting to entertain conversions I believe unless im mistaken. you can do face-to-face with somebody who's selling but have your wits about you because bitcoin online security issues and some incidents that happened people getting robbed. Lastly, and this is just my rule of thumb I avoid sending money to anybody that I don't know, even though they've been vetted by an exchange service and we'll see other ways, I'm the non-trusting type when it comes to money, especially money,
/u/Mar6891230590 📢
1 points
1 year ago
No one can refer me to a website through which I can buy Monero with credit/debit card or bank transfer without high fees or is changenow.io my only option?