Yes. Thats exactly what I was talking about. Coinbase, like all centralized exchanges, is a business. They need to make money, and they do that by charging fees. These fees can quickly eat into your profits, especially for smaller transactions.  Its definitely worth exploring other options, such as decentralized exchanges or peer-to-peer trading.  Over time, I have bought Bitcoin in many different ways. I ave used centralized exchanges like Coinbase, but I have also bought directly from people (face-to-face), used peer-to-peer marketplaces and Bitcoin ATMs. Each method has its own pros and cons.