2013-05-21 Canadian Lawyer - We accept cash, cheque, credit cards . . or Bitcoin

[StarfishPrime]

Canadian Lawyer Magazine

http://www.canadianlawyermag.com/4663/we-accept-cash-cheque-credit-cards-or-bitcoin.html

No, they don't accept it but are referring to clients that use it, or soon will:

Bitcoin is moving off the web and into our daily lives — you can pay for pretty much anything, from sushi to a fine cocktail, if you know where to shop. It’s even been the subject of an episode of popular TV show The Good Wife.  So just how long will it be until our clients start asking to pay in Bitcoin?

Author's conclusion (points for guessing gender here):

The thing that makes Bitcoin attractive to so many — its ability to be used free from government regulation or bank intervention — is the very thing that makes it a grey area when it comes to lawyers accepting it as a form of payment. Despite Texas lawyer Jay Cohen saying he’ll take Bitcoin as payment for legal services (criminal defence lawyer — but I’m not judging), I think we’re a long way off. For me, until I know I can buy a fabulous pair of shoes with Bitcoin, it’s no good to me anyway.

[TraderTimm]

Bitcoin --> Gyft Card --> Zappos --> Done

But I guess they don't know that yet.

[Piper67]

Bitcoin --> Gyft Card --> Zappos --> Done

But I guess they don't know that yet.

I don't think Gyft works in Canada

[aigeezer]

Bitcoin --> Gyft Card --> Zappos --> Done

But I guess they don't know that yet.

I don't think Gyft works in Canada

Snippet from reddit says it's coming (also for Europe and Australia):

"thecodyshow 7 points 7 days ago

please bring this service to canada!!!
   
VinnyatGyft 18 points 7 days ago

It's coming before Xmas!"

http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1ebop4/gyft_now_offers_amazon_gift_cards_up_to_2000_in/