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Who accepts Bitcoin in Queens, NY?
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Route66Retro
on 09/08/2018, 18:11:20 UTC
Headed to the USOpen and wondering where in Queens (Flushing) accepts Bitcoin or Litecoin.
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Re: [ANN] KRAKEN.COM - Exchange with USD EUR GBP JPY CAD BTC LTC XRP NMC XDG STR ETH
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Route66Retro
on 21/12/2017, 18:44:48 UTC
10 days and still can't withdraw from Kraken.  At first, I just needed to pay someone some Ether for some goods I purchased, now I just need some of my Fiat withdrawn for some Christmas money.  Been trying for over a week to withdraw fiat.  

I CANNOT stress enough to folks that any money or crypto you put on this exchange is TRAPPED!  You no longer have control of your assets - Kraken does, and they aren't letting go!

Hi Route66Retro. Have you opened a ticket at this point? Please describe your issue in as much detail as you can, including if you're receiving an error message. Once you've opened a ticket please escalate it with this form. Thanks for your patience.
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I have opened countless tickets, all with the same canned response:
Developers are aware and working on it
Re-try your transaction
Wonderful "fix" coming soon
blah, blah, blah

My money and crypto are still locked on your exchange - can't verify a new Ethereum address and fiat withdrawl initiates, but then fails with no explanation.

And the new platform you keep touting has been "coming" for months now.
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Re: [ANN] KRAKEN.COM - Exchange with USD EUR GBP JPY CAD BTC LTC XRP NMC XDG STR ETH
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Route66Retro
on 21/12/2017, 14:55:31 UTC
for me kraken is one of the best exchanges in the market along with binance.
yeah i agree they still coulndt figure their server issues out.but other than that they r great.
have sent them several swifts all arrived within 24 hours which is exceptional if you ask me.
coin withdraws are secure and on time always.
support is a little slow but they always reply,plus there is a representative on bitcointalk forums trying to help.what other exchange has a rep here other than kraken?



We liked trading there for a long time and thought the same as you. However, the disrespect towards customers by running the service in the current state (going on for at least the past half year) is just unbelievable. And as they are knowingly continue to run their service without applying refunds for their faults according to their ToS, they are continuously in breach of contract with their customers. And there are several other points were they are knowingly in breach of contract. As they are continuing with the current state they are just criminals in our opinion.

Maybe you are one of the lucky ones then.

We are still waiting for refunds for 100's of to be placed and to be canceled positions which were not executed thereby leadig to errornous placement or not cancelled positions. If we would have put in all request it would 1000's, which require refunds according to Kraken's own ToS. Only taking the test of the last two days would require dozens of corrections/refunds.

The current error rate for placing orders is between 52-58%, and as it looks we will stop our test soon, as it is quite clear to us that the promise of a new trade engine etc was just the typical Kraken SCAM/lie to prevent customers from leaving.

All this has been going on for months and no sing of improvement except their ways to SCAM people.

If folks are happy being fooled by Kraken, go on and trade there. If you like real trading...go somewhere else..there are sufficient possibilities around for everyone's needs.

And about having people in forums like this. At the moment it looks to us that they only do this to give the impression of running a decent service. If they would reply to the request submitted via their website within acceptable time and manner, there would be no need for folks to go to forum like this one.

100% agree.  I used to be a big fan of Kraken, now I am moving all of my coin/fiat away.  I have had no issues PLACING orders, but withdrawing them has been nothing but a nightmare.  And I STILL can't create an Ether withdraw address.  They are very well aware of their problems, yet continue to TRAP people's money.  It is just nothing but criminal.  I can deal with a company working out issues and being honest about it (and I DID deal with these issues for several months because I believed in them), but I cannot ever trust them again after literally holding my money hostage.

I cannot emphasize enough to folks that if you send money to Kraken, please do not expect to be able to withdraw it in any form (fiat OR crypto).

10 days and still can't withdraw from Kraken.  At first, I just needed to pay someone some Ether for some goods I purchased, now I just need some of my Fiat withdrawn for some Christmas money.  Been trying for over a week to withdraw fiat.  

I CANNOT stress enough to folks that any money or crypto you put on this exchange is TRAPPED!  You no longer have control of your assets - Kraken does, and they aren't letting go!
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Re: Why aren't there more women in Bitcoin?
by
Route66Retro
on 14/12/2017, 16:19:10 UTC
women are not fit to work with bitcoin, probably because women will not want to sit around the clock in front of a computer
women are very easy to get bored, especially when it comes to investing, I do not think there will be women who want to invest with bitcoin, because women will prefer gold rather than bitcoin, women tend to prefer low risk investments, and gold is the solution not bitcoin

I have never called out another forum user, but this comment is just stupid and condescending.  In the world today, the technology sector is mostly men and the financial sector is mostly men.  Bitcoin combines both of these (technology and finance), so there are even less women who would have knowledge and/or interest.  That is not to say that women are not welcome in these sectors (I am in the tech sector and have never felt like I didn't belong), it's just they don't tend to move in this direction as much as men do.
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Re: [ANN] KRAKEN.COM - Exchange with USD EUR GBP JPY CAD BTC LTC XRP NMC XDG STR ETH
by
Route66Retro
on 14/12/2017, 13:53:43 UTC
The fact that they don't update the users (like Coinbase does) tells me they don't know how to fix it and/or don't have a date they can confidently say it will be fixed.  I hope it is the latter, but have no confidence.  I DO worry about my money/coins on Kraken - if they can't fix their issues, what stops them from closing up shop and taking everything with them?

Kraken is a very serious exchange and one of the biggest in the whole world. I dont think they can just close their business and be gone from one day to another. Of course its always a risk involved when giving someone else control over your money, but for me Kraken is one that I trust more than many others. So far service was very professional for me. I know that there are issues with their site, but this can be fixed, it might only be because of the high amount of users joining their exchange each day.

Then why don't they update us?  Why don't they address the fact that they missed their original deadline and update us on the new one?  They are acting like children - not financial gurus someone should trust with their money.  Because in the end, you are trusting the PEOPLE behind the site, not the site itself.  If the people are not honorable, the site eventually won't be - I just hope I can get my money out beforehand. 
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Re: [ANN] KRAKEN.COM - Exchange with USD EUR GBP JPY CAD BTC LTC XRP NMC XDG STR ETH
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Route66Retro
on 14/12/2017, 13:27:03 UTC
last msg from kraken here the 9/12 ...
last msg from the ceo 22 days ago (to say there will be a big improvement the 1 week of decembre => we are the 13 december) ...
1 msg on kraken support twitter to say always the same : due to hight activities ...

Is there anyone else in the company to keep us informed ?

Kraken staff : did you try to use your service ? If you are concern by a service working like that, will you accept ?

Kraken staff : if you accept this did you accept to have no info on your site or somwhere else (must looking for, but can find here, reddit, twitter etc not indicate on our web ...).

The fact that they don't update the users (like Coinbase does) tells me they don't know how to fix it and/or don't have a date they can confidently say it will be fixed.  I hope it is the latter, but have no confidence.  I DO worry about my money/coins on Kraken - if they can't fix their issues, what stops them from closing up shop and taking everything with them?
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Re: [ANN] KRAKEN.COM - Exchange with USD EUR GBP JPY CAD BTC LTC XRP NMC XDG STR ETH
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Route66Retro
on 12/12/2017, 18:14:32 UTC
for me kraken is one of the best exchanges in the market along with binance.
yeah i agree they still coulndt figure their server issues out.but other than that they r great.
have sent them several swifts all arrived within 24 hours which is exceptional if you ask me.
coin withdraws are secure and on time always.
support is a little slow but they always reply,plus there is a representative on bitcointalk forums trying to help.what other exchange has a rep here other than kraken?



We liked trading there for a long time and thought the same as you. However, the disrespect towards customers by running the service in the current state (going on for at least the past half year) is just unbelievable. And as they are knowingly continue to run their service without applying refunds for their faults according to their ToS, they are continuously in breach of contract with their customers. And there are several other points were they are knowingly in breach of contract. As they are continuing with the current state they are just criminals in our opinion.

Maybe you are one of the lucky ones then.

We are still waiting for refunds for 100's of to be placed and to be canceled positions which were not executed thereby leadig to errornous placement or not cancelled positions. If we would have put in all request it would 1000's, which require refunds according to Kraken's own ToS. Only taking the test of the last two days would require dozens of corrections/refunds.

The current error rate for placing orders is between 52-58%, and as it looks we will stop our test soon, as it is quite clear to us that the promise of a new trade engine etc was just the typical Kraken SCAM/lie to prevent customers from leaving.

All this has been going on for months and no sing of improvement except their ways to SCAM people.

If folks are happy being fooled by Kraken, go on and trade there. If you like real trading...go somewhere else..there are sufficient possibilities around for everyone's needs.

And about having people in forums like this. At the moment it looks to us that they only do this to give the impression of running a decent service. If they would reply to the request submitted via their website within acceptable time and manner, there would be no need for folks to go to forum like this one.

100% agree.  I used to be a big fan of Kraken, now I am moving all of my coin/fiat away.  I have had no issues PLACING orders, but withdrawing them has been nothing but a nightmare.  And I STILL can't create an Ether withdraw address.  They are very well aware of their problems, yet continue to TRAP people's money.  It is just nothing but criminal.  I can deal with a company working out issues and being honest about it (and I DID deal with these issues for several months because I believed in them), but I cannot ever trust them again after literally holding my money hostage.

I cannot emphasize enough to folks that if you send money to Kraken, please do not expect to be able to withdraw it in any form (fiat OR crypto).
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Re: Kraken - I really wanted you to succeed, but after 2 years of crap, I'm out
by
Route66Retro
on 08/12/2017, 01:05:32 UTC
Agreed.  I took possession of some electronics from an acquaintance and promised Ether in return.  I have been trying desperately for two days to get his Ether address confirmed by Kraken.  I realize that Kraken doesn't value their reputation, but I value mine and it is being questioned right now - rightfully so. 

Ironically, Kraken was more than willing to let me PURCHASE the Ether, just not withdraw it.  And Ether has dropped since then, so I am losing money.  But seriously, that's not the main issue - allowing someone to purchase something without taking delivery is nothing but criminal.
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Re: Kraken Error 502
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Route66Retro
on 07/12/2017, 13:49:20 UTC
Completely useless exchange.

CORRECTION:  It isn't actually an Exchange if you can't EXCHANGE anything.  At this point it is a site that takes your money and locks it up.
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Kraken - I really wanted you to succeed, but after 2 years of crap, I'm out
by
Route66Retro
on 07/12/2017, 13:40:34 UTC
I stuck with you through losing money due to your double trades.

I stuck with you through losing money due to poor website performance and trading was impossible.

I stuck with you when withdrawing my money took several attempts to complete.

But for two days I've been trying desperately to transfer an Ether purchase to an offline wallet.  And now I see that I cannot withdraw ANYTHING (not fiat, bitcoin, nothing)!  What is the point of an exchange if you can't withdraw?  I can deposit all day long.  This means you are crooks.  To take folks' money and not give them an option to withdraw it is criminal.  Why not suspend deposits until you get your act straight with withdrawls?

I put up with some irritations because I really wanted you to succeed, but you've shown your true colors now and you are nothing but incompetent developers and crooks.

Contacting support only gets you a canned response and even says at the end of the e-mail that if you respond with a question, if more than likely won't get answered.
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Re: IOTA
by
Route66Retro
on 06/12/2017, 20:24:34 UTC
How are you folks getting your IOTA out of Binance?  I want to transfer it to a wallet, but haven't been able to withdraw for days.

Now that the Gold Rush has temporarily halted, perhaps the Bitfinex node is better accessible at the moment?

I am in the US and cannot use Bitfinex Sad
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Re: IOTA
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Route66Retro
on 06/12/2017, 19:49:31 UTC
How are you folks getting your IOTA out of Binance?  I want to transfer it to a wallet, but haven't been able to withdraw for days.
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Re: List of Kraken availability by State (thread for United States users)
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Route66Retro
on 02/11/2017, 12:19:51 UTC
I use Kraken (for now - it sucks) in North Carolina.
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Re: Bitcoin can hit 5000$ before november??
by
Route66Retro
on 28/09/2017, 13:08:31 UTC
I think it has a better chance of $3000 than $5000.  The disagreements regarding following through with the NYA are going to start heating up soon and that will have people running for the hills.
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Re: Litecoin's silver to platinum!!!
by
Route66Retro
on 31/08/2017, 17:52:09 UTC
Sleeping giants ARE boring.  I like boring.

Personally, as a LTC hodler, I like the fact that at LTC things are held tightly.  I think it shows attention to detail and it keeps the price low for now and keeps it pretty stable.  I trade other coins, I hodl LTC.

LTC ain't so boring now  Smiley
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Re: Portfolio Critique & Stepping Away for a Week
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Route66Retro
on 29/08/2017, 13:59:02 UTC
IMHO, one week isn't that long; however, I'd find some way to add a little LTC without tapping into your BTC or ETH holdings.
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Re: Litecoin is officially dead
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Route66Retro
on 26/08/2017, 19:59:33 UTC
For the love of all that is Holy, can we please close this 3 year old thread?!?
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Re: Would you sell your dog for 100,000 usd in btc ?
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Route66Retro
on 25/08/2017, 21:36:44 UTC
Not even for 1 million - I couldn't enjoy the money knowing my dog is sad because I abandoned her.
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Re: Looks like another crash is coming!!
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Route66Retro
on 15/08/2017, 14:52:53 UTC
You guys are using the word "crash" incorrectly.  It is a price correction, not a crash.
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Re: Litecoin's silver to platinum!!!
by
Route66Retro
on 08/08/2017, 19:32:43 UTC
Sleeping giants ARE boring.  I like boring.

Personally, as a LTC hodler, I like the fact that at LTC things are held tightly.  I think it shows attention to detail and it keeps the price low for now and keeps it pretty stable.  I trade other coins, I hodl LTC.