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What I mean is to buy steem. I think I understand I'd need to buy something like bitcoin and then convert it to steem? I'm a total novice at this. Using US dollars to end up with steem...

Go to https://www.coinbase.com and you can buy bitcoin directly from your bank account

Thank you! I just went around their site and I think I can get it from here. Much appreciated!

Ah coinbase or localbitcoins, then send the bitcoin to an exchange like Bittrex.com to trade for Steem :)

That's the plan! Thanks!

This is a question I have had on my mind too.