<p>I think what you are looking for has just been released.</p>

<p>Bitcoinary. <a href="https://www.bitcoinary.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.bitcoinary.com</a></p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/A81HM.png" alt="Bitcoinary Screenshot"></p>

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2012-06-10T20:11:30.327Z
Ah it's you, Ian himself. Yeah I checked it out and already made my first purchase through it. Sadly I have to tell you that I think you launched way too early. A lot of things are half-ready and the site is loading really slow. I hope you have additional functionality ready to launch, because I really like the concept.
Steven Roose
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2012-06-11T18:51:36.163Z
Hi Steven. I had to launch as early as possible to make sure it's something people want and to gather feedback. I've got a list of about 20 enhancements to add over the next week or so. I'd appreciate you letting me know what things are half ready just in case I've missed something. You can do this through the contact page or on the bitcointalk thread. Thanks.
Ian Purton
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2012-06-13T09:04:06.557Z
Site performance has improved greatly and lot's of bugs have been fixed. More functionality coming this week.
Ian Purton
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2012-06-13T20:08:04.220Z
We may get a little off-topic here, but is this a project you do on your own? I've been thinking of launching such a web service as well (because I was desperately looking for a decent one), but as a student, didn't have time to work it out since I had a lot of work for school the last few months.
Steven Roose
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2012-06-08T19:57:35.017Z
2012-06-08T19:57:35.017Z
Ian Purton
<p>LocalBitcoins.com has person-to-person PayPal trading:</p>

<p><a href="http://localbitcoins.com/buy-bitcoins-online/paypal" rel="nofollow">http://localbitcoins.com/buy-bitcoins-online/paypal</a></p>

<p><a href="https://localbitcoins.com/sell-bitcoins-online/paypal/" rel="nofollow">https://localbitcoins.com/sell-bitcoins-online/paypal/</a></p>

<p>There are also discussion forums where people frequently discuss about PayPal, avoiding fraud there, etc. Here is an example:</p>

<p><a href="https://localbitcoins.com/forums/#!/trading#getting-paypal-scammedive" rel="nofollow">https://localbitcoins.com/forums/#!/trading#getting-paypal-scammedive</a></p>

<p>LocalBitcoins.com has also trusted buyers list where you can set your trading parties trusted and make trading offers available only for them (to avoid scammers).</p>

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2013-08-16T12:42:59.380Z
localbitcoins require you to put in a minimum amount before you can post a sell advertisement
Pacerier
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2013-08-19T07:23:31.287Z
LocalBitcoins.com uses escrow system where you need to have the bitcoins in your wallet when you post your own online sell advertisement. However, this is not true for cash trades or online buy advertisements.
Mikko Ohtamaa
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2013-07-16T07:07:50.720Z
2013-07-16T07:13:06.057Z
2013-07-16T07:13:06.057Z
Mikko Ohtamaa
<p>You can trade Bitcoins for PayPal on #bitcoin-otc on FreeNode IRC, just make sure you deal with people with a good reputation, and that you use the rating system correctly.</p>

<p><a href="http://bitcoin-otc.com/" rel="nofollow">http://bitcoin-otc.com/</a></p>

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2012-05-11T14:15:18.230Z
I said I know bitcoin-otc, but the whole setup for that is a little too advanced for daily use :)
Steven Roose
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2012-05-10T12:44:19.040Z
2012-05-10T12:44:19.040Z
Blazr
<p>There are a number of places to cash out bitcoins and get the payout through PayPal.</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.SpendBitcoins.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.SpendBitcoins.com</a></li>
<li>Tangible Cryptography: <a href="http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=85395.0" rel="nofollow">http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=85395.0</a></li>
<li><p><a href="http://www.BitcoinNordic.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.BitcoinNordic.com</a></p></li>
<li><p><a href="http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Selling_bitcoins" rel="nofollow">http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Selling_bitcoins</a></p></li>
</ul>

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2013-08-16T12:47:16.667Z
How does tangible cryptography work?
Pacerier
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2012-06-11T16:52:50.513Z
2012-06-11T16:52:50.513Z
Stephen Gornick
<p>If you dont like bitcoin-otc ( but imho its the best solution ) , you can try <a href="https://ogrr.com" rel="nofollow">https://ogrr.com</a></p>

<p>There are also some trading on the marketplace section of bitcointalk : 
<a href="https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=5.0" rel="nofollow">https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=5.0</a></p>

<p>But beware, the scammers are many on the forums, only the web of trust system on bitcoin-otc will help you avoid scammers.</p>

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2012-05-29T09:47:43.813Z
2012-05-29T09:47:43.813Z
neofutur
<p><a href="https://www.cointouch.com/" rel="nofollow">CoinTouch</a> (my site) puts  you in touch with find friends of friends that want to trade bitcoins.</p>

<p>CoinTouch shows offers to buy and sell within your extended social network. Prices are pegged to market rates (MtGox or CoinDesk), at your chosen spread, and thus automatically update every minute. </p>

<p>There are no fees, no delays and no BS. </p>

<p>CoinTouch can price in all major world currencies. More altcoins coming soon. Currently supports Facebook login - Google and LinkedIn coming soon. </p>

<p>Any feedback, please drop me a tweet <a href="http://www.twitter.com/cointouch" rel="nofollow">@cointouch</a></p>

<p>Thanks, and I hope you find the site useful</p>

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2014-02-07T00:36:40.303Z
2014-02-11T16:51:44.837Z
2014-02-11T16:51:44.837Z
Chris Beach
<p><a href="https://bitalo.com/" rel="nofollow">Bitalo.com</a> is a person-to-person exchange much like <a href="https://localbitcoins.com/" rel="nofollow">LocalBitcoins</a> and <a href="https://www.bitcoin.de/" rel="nofollow">bitcoin.de</a>. SEPA transfers are recommended for making the fiat payment. Bitcoins are kept in multi-signature wallets, and time-lock escrow is used during the trade.</p>

<p>The multi-signature solution is similar to the <a href="https://greenaddress.it/g" rel="nofollow">GreenAddress.it</a> and <a href="http://bitgo.com/" rel="nofollow">BitGo</a> wallets – the service doesn't hold the user's private key and isn't capable of taking the user's funds.</p>

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2014-05-10T19:12:18.737Z
2014-05-10T19:12:18.737Z
akaihola
<p>You might want to try Silk Road, there you can buy/sell Bitcoin, among other things.</p>

<p>Not sure about the rates, though.</p>

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2013-12-19T14:46:33.843Z
This one could do with an update. Silk Road 2.0 is up and running for the time being but who knows how long for?
Jamie Bull
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2012-05-12T14:28:49.643Z
2012-05-12T14:28:49.643Z
asymmetric
<p>I use <a href="http://bitcoin2pocket.com/" rel="nofollow">bitcoin2pocket.com</a> quite a lot, fast bank transfers if you are located in the UK. I think they also have set up Paypal payments for people who live outside the UK.</p>

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2013-12-13T17:21:29.467Z
2013-12-15T01:37:02.433Z
2013-12-15T01:37:02.433Z
Chris
<p>I was to trade Bitcoins for PayPal quite frequently and I know that PayPal doesn't allow Bitcoin exchanges to accept PayPal payments.
But there should exist a person-to-person trading site that works like a forum and where people choose how to pay each other, no?</p>

<p>I know about bitcoin-otc, but I'd prefer a forum-like concept better instead of IRC.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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2012-05-09T23:39:48.240Z
Trading Bitcoins using PayPal exposes you to risk of chargebacks and possible PP account suspension if they find out what you are doing. Not the wisest thing to do.
ThePiachu
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2012-05-10T09:33:45.610Z
I know the risks of using PayPal, but I am looking for such a service, it can have multiple sections.
There are those like bitcoin.de and bitmarket.eu but they limit the payment types themselves instead of allowing user-defined ones.
Steven Roose
<exchanges><trading><paypal><otc>
Is there a forum-like exchange for trading Bitcoins person-to-person?
Steven Roose
# Is there a forum-like exchange for trading Bitcoins person-to-person?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2012-05-09)

I was to trade Bitcoins for PayPal quite frequently and I know that PayPal doesn't allow Bitcoin exchanges to accept PayPal payments.
But there should exist a person-to-person trading site that works like a forum and where people choose how to pay each other, no?

I know about bitcoin-otc, but I'd prefer a forum-like concept better instead of IRC.

Thanks in advance!

**Tags:** exchanges, trading, paypal, otc

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Trading Bitcoins using PayPal exposes you to risk of chargebacks and possible PP account suspension if they find out what you are doing. Not the wisest thing to do.  
> **username_0**: I know the risks of using PayPal, but I am looking for such a service, it can have multiple sections. There are those like bitcoin.de and bitmarket.eu but they limit the payment types themselves instead of allowing user-defined ones.  

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## 9 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2012-06-08. Score: 3 | Accepted answer

I think what you are looking for has just been released.

Bitcoinary. <https://www.bitcoinary.com>

![Bitcoinary Screenshot](https://i.sstatic.net/A81HM.png)

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Ah it's you, Ian himself. Yeah I checked it out and already made my first purchase through it. Sadly I have to tell you that I think you launched way too early. A lot of things are half-ready and the site is loading really slow. I hope you have additional functionality ready to launch, because I really like the concept.  
> **username_2**: Hi username_0. I had to launch as early as possible to make sure it's something people want and to gather feedback. I've got a list of about 20 enhancements to add over the next week or so. I'd appreciate you letting me know what things are half ready just in case I've missed something. You can do this through the contact page or on the bitcointalk thread. Thanks.  
> **username_2**: Site performance has improved greatly and lot's of bugs have been fixed. More functionality coming this week.  
> **username_0**: We may get a little off-topic here, but is this a project you do on your own? I've been thinking of launching such a web service as well (because I was desperately looking for a decent one), but as a student, didn't have time to work it out since I had a lot of work for school the last few months.  

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### Answer by username_3 on 2013-07-16. Score: 5

LocalBitcoins.com has person-to-person PayPal trading:

<http://localbitcoins.com/buy-bitcoins-online/paypal>

<https://localbitcoins.com/sell-bitcoins-online/paypal/>

There are also discussion forums where people frequently discuss about PayPal, avoiding fraud there, etc. Here is an example:

<https://localbitcoins.com/forums/#!/trading#getting-paypal-scammedive>

LocalBitcoins.com has also trusted buyers list where you can set your trading parties trusted and make trading offers available only for them (to avoid scammers).

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: localbitcoins require you to put in a minimum amount before you can post a sell advertisement  
> **username_3**: LocalBitcoins.com uses escrow system where you need to have the bitcoins in your wallet when you post your own online sell advertisement. However, this is not true for cash trades or online buy advertisements.  

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### Answer by username_5 on 2012-05-10. Score: 4

You can trade Bitcoins for PayPal on #bitcoin-otc on FreeNode IRC, just make sure you deal with people with a good reputation, and that you use the rating system correctly.

<http://bitcoin-otc.com/>

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I said I know bitcoin-otc, but the whole setup for that is a little too advanced for daily use :)  

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### Answer by username_6 on 2012-06-11. Score: 1

There are a number of places to cash out bitcoins and get the payout through PayPal.

* <http://www.SpendBitcoins.com>
* Tangible Cryptography: <http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=85395.0>
* <http://www.BitcoinNordic.com>
* <http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Selling_bitcoins>

> **Comments:**
> **username_4**: How does tangible cryptography work?  

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### Answer by username_7 on 2012-05-29. Score: 1

If you dont like bitcoin-otc ( but imho its the best solution ) , you can try <https://ogrr.com>

There are also some trading on the marketplace section of bitcointalk :
<https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=5.0>

But beware, the scammers are many on the forums, only the web of trust system on bitcoin-otc will help you avoid scammers.


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### Answer by username_8 on 2014-02-07. Score: 0

[CoinTouch](https://www.cointouch.com/) (my site) puts you in touch with find friends of friends that want to trade bitcoins.

CoinTouch shows offers to buy and sell within your extended social network. Prices are pegged to market rates (MtGox or CoinDesk), at your chosen spread, and thus automatically update every minute.

There are no fees, no delays and no BS.

CoinTouch can price in all major world currencies. More altcoins coming soon. Currently supports Facebook login - Google and LinkedIn coming soon.

Any feedback, please drop me a tweet [@cointouch](http://www.twitter.com/cointouch)

Thanks, and I hope you find the site useful


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### Answer by username_9 on 2014-05-10. Score: 0

[Bitalo.com](https://bitalo.com/) is a person-to-person exchange much like [LocalBitcoins](https://localbitcoins.com/) and [bitcoin.de](https://www.bitcoin.de/). SEPA transfers are recommended for making the fiat payment. Bitcoins are kept in multi-signature wallets, and time-lock escrow is used during the trade.

The multi-signature solution is similar to the [GreenAddress.it](https://greenaddress.it/g) and [BitGo](http://bitgo.com/) wallets – the service doesn't hold the user's private key and isn't capable of taking the user's funds.


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### Answer by username_10 on 2012-05-12. Score: 0

You might want to try Silk Road, there you can buy/sell Bitcoin, among other things.

Not sure about the rates, though.

> **Comments:**
> **username_11**: This one could do with an update. Silk Road 2.0 is up and running for the time being but who knows how long for?  

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### Answer by username_12 on 2013-12-13. Score: 0

I use [bitcoin2pocket.com](http://bitcoin2pocket.com/) quite a lot, fast bank transfers if you are located in the UK. I think they also have set up Paypal payments for people who live outside the UK.


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