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?
I’m new to all this too and had similar questions! I tried LocalBitcoins once and yeah, the fees surprised me — especially as a beginner just trying to get the hang of things.
Lately, I’ve been looking into other options like Bisq and even checking local Telegram groups (with a lot of caution, of course). Some folks also recommended Paxful, but I haven’t used it yet. It feels like every platform has some kind of trade-off — either fees, fewer users in your area, or trust issues.
If anyone knows a solid community where newbies aren’t instantly taken advantage of, I’d love to hear it 🙏