All trading is done via the market, and you don't always have to make a trade thread for the trade. (Can just put things on the market)
If you use a trade thread and are happy with an offer you contact the person to let them know that you will place the item on the market when they are ready and at the agreed price. They buy it, you get the fg - seller fee.
There is a 5% fee that is automatically taken from your account when you place an item on the market for > 19.99fg, and is otherwise taken out at the time of sale.
It is not possible to "scam' in LS, but that doesn't stop all BM trading.
Mediators are not used at all for trading, except in the case of trading Guild Points earned. (From MQ)
Here are some useful links for getting acquanted with the game:
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