user30111: I am very new to using Bitcoin.  I have never actually used it yet.  My goal is to send a payment of $100 to a trustworthy individual in China.  I was given some sort of address by this individual when I asked how/where to send payment.
Is it possible for me to simply go to a physical agent location near my address to make this payment, then have the agent send my payment to the recipient (similar to how western union and money gram work)?  
I am very intimidated by how this all works.  I would love to simply do this on my own computer, but even creating a credible "wallet" has been confusing for me.
Any comments or help are greatly appreciated!!
Thanks

user575: I don't think you'll easily find a service of the kind you describe.
But using Bitcoin directly shouldn't be too difficult. You can install a wallet on your computer such as https://electrum.org/. Then you can buy some bitcoins (the best way will depend on your location), and send them to the recipient.

30111: <p>I am very new to using Bitcoin.  I have never actually used it yet.  My goal is to send a payment of $100 to a trustworthy individual in China.  I was given some sort of address by this individual when I asked how/where to send payment.</p>

<p>Is it possible for me to simply go to a physical agent location near my address to make this payment, then have the agent send my payment to the recipient (similar to how western union and money gram work)?  </p>

<p>I am very intimidated by how this all works.  I would love to simply do this on my own computer, but even creating a credible "wallet" has been confusing for me.</p>

<p>Any comments or help are greatly appreciated!!</p>

<p>Thanks</p>
 575: <p>I don't think you'll easily find a service of the kind you describe.</p>

<p>But using Bitcoin directly shouldn't be too difficult. You can install a wallet on your computer such as <a href="https://electrum.org/" rel="nofollow">https://electrum.org/</a>. Then you can buy some bitcoins (the best way will depend on your location), and send them to the recipient.</p>
