I'm hesitant to involve coinbase since they've cut off gambling transactions. I agree that an exchange is better for me, i just don't know enough about this to trust a person to person exchange (even if that person has high reviews)
There are members that u wont have any problem trading with them.
We could suggest you some of them if u want.
Regards!
Any recommendations are appreciated. I'm looking to buy $1K USD worth if that matters...