While I found it pretty easy to buy, it was more difficult to figure out how to take it off the exchanges and to secure. I ultimately went with a Hardware wallet but the technical aspects are quite intimidating. Also, the first time I bought Steem was with @blocktrades which seemed like magic! While intimidating, once sent, the transaction went by in 3 minutes which was great as I have experienced waiting an hour or two two move other cryptos between wallets!