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There are many reasons why I don't recommend you to use Paxful even it is just a small amount.
Check these posts below:
- SCAM!!! PAXFUL.COM Horrible Scams Site!!
- Paxful scamming with fake fees
- Do not use PAXFUL it is a Scammer site.
And many posts here on the forum that there are many scammers on Paxful so I don't recommend it to use.
Coinbase is fine you can use that for a small amount.
What payment option you are planning to use to buy BTC? Debit/credit card or bank account? If you are planning to use this they require to verify your account first with ID and selfie before you can buy with card or bank account.