<p>It's a reputable website, but it's really up to the person you are buying from. </p>

<p>Do your research, choose a person with good reputation, make sure you understand how the escrow system works, and under no circumstances release escrow early. </p>

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2013-11-04T04:29:41.057Z
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Anonymous
<p>Depends on the people you meet with. Dangers range from getting mugged to ending up with fake bills, as in this story:</p>

<p><a href="http://letstalkbitcoin.com/e50-moneys-we-believe-in/#.UngBC8PXt2U" rel="nofollow">http://letstalkbitcoin.com/e50-moneys-we-believe-in/#.UngBC8PXt2U</a></p>

<p>Haven't tried it myself yet, but from what I hear it's generally a good way to trade bitcoins. Just be extra careful.</p>

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2013-11-04T20:21:23.800Z
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Jannes
<p>Hi I'm looking into getting some bitcoins, and was wondering if buying locally from someone on localbitcoins.com would be safe.</p>

<p>Has anyone had any experience with that?</p>

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Is buying BTC on localbitcoins.com safe?
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# Is buying BTC on localbitcoins.com safe?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-11-04)

Hi I'm looking into getting some bitcoins, and was wondering if buying locally from someone on localbitcoins.com would be safe.

Has anyone had any experience with that?

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### Answer by username_1 on 2013-11-04. Score: 1

It's a reputable website, but it's really up to the person you are buying from.

Do your research, choose a person with good reputation, make sure you understand how the escrow system works, and under no circumstances release escrow early.


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### Answer by username_2 on 2013-11-04. Score: 0

Depends on the people you meet with. Dangers range from getting mugged to ending up with fake bills, as in this story:

<http://letstalkbitcoin.com/e50-moneys-we-believe-in/#.UngBC8PXt2U>

Haven't tried it myself yet, but from what I hear it's generally a good way to trade bitcoins. Just be extra careful.


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