Originally posted on 12/18/2017:

thanks. I transferred 1 bitcoin from blockchain to circle and converted the circle account to us$ and was then able to submit a transfer from circle to my bank account. blockchain showed the value at time of transaction 5:34pm tonight as $18,487 but circle credited $18,746. blockchain fee was $55 and circle claims they do not charge fees for the transfers. I only transferred half to my bank since I don't know if it is better to stay below $10,000 and will do another transfer later.

Would I have gotten more money if i used local bitcoins or something else? I want the money direct deposited into my checking account and prefer not to have to meet up with someone. I still have more bitcoins to cash out so if there are better methods please let me know. thanks.