I purchased my bitcoin when it was 10K from coinbase but I remember before the mainstream adoption it was very difficult to purchase.

What my question is how did people buy it before you had those machines in the mall where it spit out a long number code. which is the best documentary to watch about how it got all started?

I am a network specialist and was also a hugh investor in gold my family always told me I am a weirdo but look at both of these assets now. So many people say gold makes you no money but I got in a 256oz now it is 3,760oz I purchased a gold bar just like in Die hard 3. I feel bitcoin and gold are related assets.