Are you anywhere near Chicago, Illinois, USA? How much Bitcoin are you trying to convert? Depending on the answers to those two questions, I might be willing to meet up with you somewhere public and just exchange cash for your bitcoins, no fees needed.
yes I agree if you want low fees, even your advice and invitation to pay bitcoin is very much safer and without major deductions. maybe after this he would think of a suggestion and meet up. if the bitcoin is quite relevant, for example 1 bitcoin.