Don't get me wrong I use coinbase and like coinbase, I think it fills a badly needed void in crypto, providing very "simple" (usually lol) entrance into crypto.
That being said it is by no means the be all and end all service. Moreover it is definitely not the best solution for everybody.
If you are just looking to buy BTC ETH or LTC with USD and then put it in an offline wallet Coinbase works fine. I have heard a lot of good things about gemini as well,although I personally don't use it.
If you are looking to convert steem into anything, use blocktrades, shapshift or changelly.
If you are looking for a wallet alternative check out the keepkey link on my post or the trezor, ledger nano s.
Someone also posted a list of alternatives in the comments as well so check those out too!
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Thanks. My son uses Gemini. Might get that just to have a backup. Appreciate all your informative posts!
With a lot of this stuff it comes down to preference, one of the most exciting things about crypto is choice, the power to choose which currency you want, where to buy it and how to store it. There are a lot of great options so find what works best for you. You will have to let me know how you like Gemini after you try it.
Just make sure you safely secure them. That is rule number 1,2,3,4,5 etc...lol
Thank you, I am glad you enjoy reading them!