user7481: 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?

user7451: 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. 

7481: <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>
 7451: <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>
