Was considering trying to open a Mt.Gox account.... now considering buying from BitStamp or CoinLab. Any idea which is easier/safer/better?
To be honest, I'm not looking to send $$$ to any BTC trade network. Just looking for a way to accept a new form of payment...
So I would take in BTC and cash out USD whenever I feel the need or need capital to replace inventory sold.
What exchange would you suggest for a merchant???
I'm assuming when you signup you get a BTC "address" or whatever it's called, for someone to pay you with???
Thanks in advance!
You get an adress to deposit BTCs, yes. I have used both MtGox and BitStamp, both work, it depends on your preferences (and location: BitStamp is better for europeans for instance).
If you are going to use it for business, though, I recall there are services specifically targeted at making your life much easier than it woyuld be with a bare-bone exchange functionality, might be worth searching for them.
