Swapped USDT to ETH through an exchanger instead of CEX - was it actually worth it at $500?

A user swapped $500 USDT to ETH via an exchanger instead of a centralized exchange (CEX), finding the exchanger's fixed rate and faster processing (25 minutes) favorable. They noted comparable fees to a CEX route, which would have included withdrawal costs, and emphasized the importance of the exchanger's track record after a prior negative experience.