I haven't tried localbitcoins yet but will next time as I'm tired of all the BS experiences with the exchanges.
Signed up with bitstamp 2 weeks ago and still can't do anything because of the verification process.
I know they have received a lot of new applications but communications is abysmal.
coinbase is a bunch of ex-wallstreet con artists, check out all the complaints.
They took 6 days to complete an ACH deposit to my account for a sale about a week ago and tried to blame it on the ACH system.
It sounds like no US folks can withdraw fiat from mtgox and I'm not sure how much luck they're having with deposits either.
Thanks a lot fincen!