Oh, what option should I look for as far as getting $ back from a localbitcoins deal? Cashier's check is risky, Paypal can be reversed. Is there some way to wire through a trusted proxy so the guy on the other end doesn't actually get my bank numbers?
Not that i know of. If you want that sort of privacy, you should look into an exchange, not P2P.
I suppose Moneygram or Western Union might be options.
Take note:
Some other services that are not totally safe:
- Bank transfers (ACH, etc.) except wire transfers
- Most gift cards.
- Moneypak
- AlertPay
- Paysafecards
- Dwolla
- Western Union (they reportedly will sue the recipient to recover money in some cases)
So localbitcoins automatically handles the escrow?
Yes, but the problem isn't the escrow, it's what happens after it, and whether or not the seller tries to revert his payment.
Can't you use
https://cex.io or
https://www.bitstamp.net ? I don't know if they are licensed in your state either, but it might be worth a try.