Thanks for the helpful tips! You're absolutely right — finding a safe and trusted place to trade BTC for cash is super important.

I've actually been wondering if there are any better alternatives to LocalBitcoins. Honestly, every time I use their service, I feel like I'm getting ripped off. The 1% fee is pretty steep, and on top of that, they hold back extra funds for network fees, which just makes it worse.

Are there any other platforms or trusted communities where people meet and exchange safely without losing so much in fees?