Very true.
Coinbase finally got set ok so monday I can do instant buys. Very frustrating to have to wait so long.
Still it could be worse I suppose.
I am definitely going to get setup with some other exchanges so I don't have to be stuck anymore.
We don't have any of their big banks up here. Closest too far away.
cashintocoins.com is easy to work with. deposit cash into big-name bank. get coins in est. 24 hours.
You could be verified, deposited money, and obtained bitcoins at bitstamp in a week.