All you have to do is join https://coinbase.com/?r=51df4c3749f704960c0000e6&utm_campaign=user-referral&src=referral-link and buy your bitcoins, Let them sit there and watch the market take over. 
I've been told that bitstamp is best for EU residents. Cheeky referal, lol did the price went up to $980?
Bitstamp price should be better than coinbase, especially when the price is more stable (not now, last days price rising a lot)