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This will be a simple reference for users when they're looking for reputable sites with which they can do business.

Complaints can be left on the page.

http://www.thebitcointrader.com/p/bitcoin-better-business-bureau.html

Since my reputation is on the line, I will be putting a lot of consideration into whether a site deserves to make the list.

I'd like to add Bitinstant.com to that list  :D

We have a 10 star rating from Reseller Ratings http://www.resellerratings.com/store/BitInstant

-Charlie

Added.

BBBB is a pretty awkward logo. Should mix a 4 in with a B.

Hey,
Please add us!
(Good luck with the Bx4. It's definitely something the community needs.)

Thanks,
-Jon

Added.

If you decide to add gambling sites I'd love to be on the list! I've been operating for quite some time now, with no real complaints. Thank you.

Unfortunately I will not be adding gambling sites at this time.  That being said, I definitely vouch for your good reputation!

If someone wants to make me a logo, it would be much appreciated!

Theres too many B's out there! lmao

reminds me of boulevard travel travel boulevard  ;D

Okay, I capitulated.  There is now a gambling section with the more reputable sites listed.

Thank you for putting Bitcoinica into the list!

And it's categorized under "Services" instead of "Exchange", a very clever choice. (So that it won't confuse newbies.)

The more difficult decision was deciding whether https://www.get-bitcoin.com/ was an exchange or a merchant.  I figured since the Bitcoins were only flowing in one direction, it was a merchant.  Thoughts??  I could be wrong.

It should be a service, because they grab the prices from elsewhere.

But they are selling a product (Bitcoins) for a profit.  That is why I'm leaning towards merchant.

They are a merchant in the context of real world trade - selling Bitcoins for profit.

However, they are a service in the context of "Bitcoin Business" - helping people obtain Bitcoins.

So, strictly speaking, a Bitcoin Business Merchant should sell something for Bitcoins.

I agree with your logic - they are not a Bitcoin merchant.  However, by the same logic, they are not a Bitcoin service, as they do not accept Bitcoins.  Perhaps "exchange" is the best spot for them, after all, as they deal in trading Bitcoins for fiat currency; even if it is in one direction, it is still an "exchange" of currencies.

My hideous submission:
http://image.bayimg.com/lakgdaadn.jpg

Love it.  http://www.thebitcointrader.com/p/bitcoin-better-business-bureau.html

Thanks! Please have a competent designer improve upon it if you can though.

Deja vu.

Yeah, this topic appears too often.  Not sure why anyone would want their business associated with a ratings or listing site with that title, or at least why the site wouldn't have more information about each company, to kind of back that 'better' part of the business bureau.   What is it that makes these products or services better?

I figure that features these sites have http://bitcoindirectory.net/ and http://www.thebitcoinlist.com/ should be included

Be like the real BBB and have fake rules posted regarding standards http://www.bbb.org/us/Business-Accreditation/ but in the background take money from all companies

Good luck.

P.S. Just noticed your Bitcoin address.  Tipped!