Bitcoin Better Business Bureau

[GoWest]

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.

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[Yankee (BitInstant)]

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

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

-Charlie

[GoWest]

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

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

-Charlie

Added.

[Etlase2]

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

[Coinabul]

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

Thanks,
-Jon

[GoWest]

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

Thanks,
-Jon

Added.

[bitlotto]

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.

[GoWest]

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!

[GoWest]

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

[teflone]

Theres too many B's out there! lmao

[fornit]

reminds me of boulevard travel travel boulevard 

[GoWest]

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.

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

[zhoutong]

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

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.)

[GoWest]

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

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.

[zhoutong]

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

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.

[GoWest]

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

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.

[zhoutong]

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

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.

[GoWest]

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

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.

[LightRider]

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

My hideous submission:

[GoWest]

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

My hideous submission:

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