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As a new person you may be cautious to Terry out this method with people you don't know. Maybe exchanging with your friends is a better option.
Have you used localbitcoins? I haven't yet. How was your experience?

Yes, I use that a couple of times. First, always trade with the one with good rating.
Escrow is automatically enabled in the platform, and so far i have no issue with them.

That is good to know. I will have to try it out.