Quote from: Slushpuppy on August 31, 2012, 09:19:08 AM

I want to include a fully downloaded blockchain with 1 BTC, and materials on the flashdrive that will help them understand bitcoin and make the process as easy as possible, plus I can stand in a high traffic area (St Louis Arch is always buzzing) without having to be connected to the internet to transfer the BTC. (I have a widget on my phone telling me the Gox rate)

Also talking to someone in person affects them a lot more than some random voice on the internet.

The typical consumer is going to plug that flash drive in and wait for an app to launch. Are you going to go over and help them install the client, then copy over the blockchain and wallet to their new installation?

Do you warn them that if their computer system is infected with some malware that their wallet is at risk?

What might work better is to print up some Bitcoin bank notes using BitAddress:

- https://www.bitaddress.org

Click Paper Wallet, then mark the checkbox for Art.

This is the result:

Then you can fund the bills as you sell them. Include instructions on how to redeem.

E.g., MtGoxLive mobile client includes "Redeem". Or MtGox.com website can redeem them.

Or Blockchain.info/wallet can import these.

etc.

[Update: Though this is more convenient, the important of a secure computer (or mobile) is still a factor and should be explained to anyone or included in your instructions.]