How are you other noobs going to make your first purchase?
Ahm, the same way most sensible people would go about: by buying through an exchange, paying with a fast money service with no chargebacks and where transfers are instant (like Liberty Reserve, Webmoney etc.).
I'm not sure that's the most sensible way.
I think I would much rather make a private buy. No middle man. You funds and/or BTC aren't subject to middle man lag etc.