Just keep trying with coinbase. I was having issues this morning too, maybe wait until night when the people start going to bed here in the u.s.
P.S. just setup Coinbase, I wouldn't buy right now. There is a big dip coming up, buy then. "When is this dip happening?" Who the fuck knows...
P.P.S. talk your friends and family to get it. The value goes up when more people are involved.