I've never used coinbase, but i saw many peoples had problems with them.
I hope they wont be like MtGox.
They won't.
They have the BitLicense. They're insured.
They are definitely having scaling problems, however. Serious growing pains.
The first time I tried to buy from them
BTC was about $130.
They turned me down & I was pissed!
By the time I got verified (Not a "RISK" anymore, LOL)
BTC was down to $111.00
I got my first whole BTC from Coinbase at $111.00.
Been buying and selling ever since.
I keep half of my 'Coin in the free Coinbase "Vault."
I recommend it for N00bs.
Very pleased Coinbase decided to credit customers with BCH.
It's a good idea for a lot of people to HOLD according to one of the 2 articles cited above. Coinbase customers will have to hold their BCH for a few months. If Devs really want to pump it, we can wait.