I have NEVER seen such a poorly introduced system. EVERY article that I read assumes that I already have some Bitcoins and I want to buy something. Great, but how do I initially set up the Bitcoin account with some "physical" money? Never addressed in articles that I have read. For example, I have $1000US that I want to convert into Bitcoin so that I can buy something using Bitcoins. HOW?
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?I think the easiest and safest way it Coinbase. You can easily create an account. Do a little short know your customer. and then link your checking back accounts.
Some other sites do the same thing but I don't know how well. Coinbase also has fantastic costumer service which is a big +