I don't mind paying the capgain taxes, but you are probably right about cash in hand versus a service that has trouble operating. I'm not so sure I want to meet some guy in a parking lot with a suitcase full of cash, though. 
I've got enough that a proper service would be a much safer option, unless, of course, I'm armed.
Your best bet is to not use a service, but find someone you can meet and exchange physical cash with. No SAR reports from bank or payment processor, no uncertainty once "payment is made," no other nonsense - just a simple exchange. I think there's been one incident in all of Bitcoin where one went sour because (allegedly) someone was beaten up by the other guy... in Ireland or something, I think, maybe a year ago.
Putting money on a US Bitcoin exchange (or any US-based, BTC-oriented entity which takes and can hold money) right now is like putting your dick in a meat grinder and praying someone will give you money instead of grinding it up.
I've got enough that a proper service would be a much safer option, unless, of course, I'm armed.I'm in finance. I've seen tons of companies like this come and go. I've even provided the capital for some. Your assurances in no way reassure me.
Heh - I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic.Your best bet is to not use a service, but find someone you can meet and exchange physical cash with. No SAR reports from bank or payment processor, no uncertainty once "payment is made," no other nonsense - just a simple exchange. I think there's been one incident in all of Bitcoin where one went sour because (allegedly) someone was beaten up by the other guy... in Ireland or something, I think, maybe a year ago.
Putting money on a US Bitcoin exchange (or any US-based, BTC-oriented entity which takes and can hold money) right now is like putting your dick in a meat grinder and praying someone will give you money instead of grinding it up.
The suitcase of cash in the parking lot doesn't sound too good haha.