True (embarrassing) story. When I tried to convert some of my BTC for Steem a week or so back, I thought you had to get Steem at an exchange first to do so. When fumbling around on my wallet with how to get Steem in, and only then, did I carefully read each of the other drop down menus.
You mean I could have just sent it here in the first place?!??
So yeah, this tutorial is awesome. Totally bookmarking as a necessary read for newbies....and I.
Well, don't feel embarrassed about that. The exchange might well have had better rate than the built-in option. Convenience often comes at a price, doesn't it?
Very true on paying for convenience, ie convenience store vs grocery store for food or drink.