Ive been using poloniex with no issues but i keep hearing its not good. Whats the general concensus on the best exchanges?
Welcome to the forum and the bitcoin world. I have a resource that might be very valuable for you...
Check out
Exchanges Overview on CryptoCompare.comThey list loads of the exchanges available for a lot of cryptocurrencies. You can sort by their rating system and see which coins are supported by each exchange.
As you continue your search keep in mind that your Country of residence may impact the exchanges that are available to you. Good luck!