This might sound like a stupid question, but I'm just wondering where the localbitcoin-dealers get their BTC from: I suppose they just have it on some wallet on some big exchange!?
So if that's the case I might as well just ask a friend who is on an exchange; he should buy BTC on that exchange, then transfer them to me, while I give him cash.
The whole point of localbitcoins.com is anonimity - or does it serve any other purpose?
LocalBitcoin traders get their bitcoins from people selling bitcoins, or from exchanges, or even from coin base. If you can buy bitcoins from a friend, then go ahead. There is nothing wrong with that.
LocalBitcoins has a few benefits. One is anonymity. Another is speed - you don't have to wait to be verified. Finally, buying from someone face-to-face gives a newbie the chance to ask questions.