So, I really like the idea of bitcoins, but as I've been mulling over all the details, websites, mining info, etc. I seem hard pressed to see where there's a solid exchange of this currency between consumers and retail/service businesses. Mostly what I find is that the major 'commercial' sites are either TOR based (want to be anonymous for legal/illegal reasons), or set up as means to facilitate bitcoins themselves (exchange/wallet/transfer sites).

Am I missing part of the spectrum? Are there any medium or large legit businesses that accept bitcoins?

I don't mean to piss on anyone's parade, I'm genuinely wondering.