I see a good sustainable growth of user base in near future and it is possible that local transactions could surpass international transactions in terms of frequency if major players like airbnb, local merchants starts accepting it. If you are deep into the cloak and dagger feel of it all, NFC would be the best lol. Or a radio transmit over short distance, like snooping those chip cards
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Don't trust strangers immediately, check his/her background information before making an agreement. With regards to finding the best crypto coins trade things are not too simple. Basically in light of the fact that a large number of the best sites to purchase coins almost all are online
The intention of this topic is to help new buyers and sellers in the BitCoin community who are looking to meet up and trade locally. I've done a lot of local trades and sales over the years, so I'm hoping that my experiences can help beginners by giving them ideas on how to trade safely. It would help not only to newbies but also to the experienced ones regarding local transactions. Since bitcoin is free to use currency, I see a good sustainable growth of user base in near future
your tips will really help alot of people. but people should also bare in mind that their safety and well being is way more important than any amount of crypto combined. trade safe guys
Thanks for the sticky! Really hope this advice can help everyone out and me to! If anyone has anything to add do not hesitate to write.
Stickied 
Thanks for the tips it will really help
Thanks for the tips it will really help
Thanks for this post!
With my bank being one of the ones hopping on board with banning crypto purchases this is a great guide to have.
With my bank being one of the ones hopping on board with banning crypto purchases this is a great guide to have.
I think it is always good to read something composed by the one with personal experience on the subject. Such posts at least can push a newbie to think twice and check everything in detail before try. Good or bad, the original post was sure worth reading. Thank you.
I think it is always good to read something composed by the one with personal experience on the subject. Such posts at least can push a newbie to think twice and check everything in detail before try. Good or bad, the original post was sure worth reading. Thank you.
Thanks for the tips, this is indeed very important to choose a safe place to trade btc against cash.
Stickied. Great tips for local transactions, and should help to keep new users safe.
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Nice sharing and brief guidance for local transaction, the concept is generally applicable and practicable specially for new person in this crypto space. If possible meet up is the best way to do when buying btc or whatever transaction it is. Or else if buyer is too far from the seller, check if the seller has a group chat/page. Then look at his/her proofs with posting a receipt every after dealing btc or any kind of coins.
Thank you for useful information. 
Yeah it will be fine
Just seeing this for the first time. Good advice, thanks!
I think this really needs to be repost always for good guide and remembrance.... Great one thumb up
This is a great look into... And will really help the new local marketers
Meeting:
There are three main things I look for in meeting places:
- Public Location - Are there plenty of people around?
- WiFi Access - Is there free or cheap public WiFi access in the area?
- Security - Are there security cameras or security guards in the area?
Public Location:
Public locations are like Local Trading 101: it is always better to meet in a public place. Scammers and muggers are a lot less likely to try anything with witnesses around. You can usually find these people early on by simply requesting a public meeting place: they want to meet their victims alone.
WiFi:
Places like McDonalds, Starbucks, Barnes & Noble, and many local coffee shops offer free WiFi access. A lot of hotels offer WiFi as well, but usually not for free or to non-customers. Bring a laptop or tablet with you if you have one so you can check transaction details and confirmations. Depending on what you're buying/selling/trading, having a computer to do some last second research on item values can never hurt if you're worried about getting the short end of the stick.
Security:
A location with security cameras adds an extra layer of security to a trade. If the other party does get away with stealing from or scamming you, you'll have physical evidence in a recording that can help the authorities track the offender down and bring him to justice. Security guards can help set your mind at ease if you're concerned that you might get mugged: muggers are a lot less likely to rob you if there's a guard with a gun a few yards away. A guard can easily step in and save you if a mugger does start attacking you.
My personal recommendation would be to meet at a mall, if there's one in your area. Malls have tons of security measures to help protect you as you make your trade, and many malls have WiFi access across the entire property: there's a good chance that one of the mall's stores has WiFi access even if the mall itself doesn't. Banks are a good choice too: banks have great security, and some bigger banks have WiFi access as well.
thank for your sharing. It is usefull for us
Thanks for this topic, I learned a lot of new things.
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