[2015] Need some advice on what exchanges are good (and safe)...

[bitwarrior]

I am going for BTC-E and bitstamp for this, they have proven time and time again that they are both good on the security side and smooth trading as always.

[crazyivan]

Bitstamp s great. It s in the EU, it follows EU rules and guidelines, its owners are fully transparent differently from BTCe, it has had one serious hacking attempt from which they have successfully recovered and reimbursed any loses to their client. In other words, highly recommended.

[Lauda]

That's a bad argument actually. Nothing is hack-proof. I'm hoping that it doesn't come to that but one can't really know.

Nothing is hack-proof. But the risk can be reduced if adequate precautions are taken.

I'm definitely recommending Bitstamp here. I'm been using it for almost 2 years and have never had trouble with them. After all they survived a hack, did they not?

Bitstamp is known for colluding with government agencies. If you are a registered user with Bitstamp, then all your transactions and details will be available to the various government agencies.

Obviously that is the case. Hopefully they won't be hacked anytime soon or at least no take a lot of damage.
Is known? Could you please provide some evidence about this. Any links or something?

[El Emperador]

I like The Rock Trading very much, but they haven't so many coins to trade with.
Anyway, concerning security and support is the most reliable in my opinion: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=894233.0