NO NO NO.
You are getting it all wrong.  Do NOT buy from coinbase, PLEASE.  They are turning into a dictatorship.
If you buy coins at a low price, and the price jumps up, coinbase will rape your money with an excuse of "high risk transaction".  If you don't believe me, look at the dozens of other members' complaints.

I'd suggest localbitcoins, and this


Localbitcoins seems pretty good but the prices are high.

What is the process for buying bitcoins on here?  I am looking to purchase two bitcoins.

What are some ways that the system for buying and selling bitcoins could be made easier and more safe from being ripped off?  Seems like improving this area could you really get a lot more people willing to try bitcoin.  I am new to this so I don't know the answer but I think about it a lot.