So many people use gox prices but I think that's ridiculous. If much rather have money at an exchange where I know I can get money out and get a worse price otherwise the higher price is worthless.
I can't even understand why people even still use Gox. I've never heard anything positive about it.
There aren't a huge number of alternatives really, that's the only reason. I use bitstamp.net, but both them and btc-e are based in Eastern Europe so some people might not want to trust them.
But I agree, Gox shouldn't really be in business anymore!