I know the word "scam" is very popular on Bitcointalk, but for once:
BTER is a scam, we should not in any way affiliate of cooperate with it.
http://coinour.com/index.php/bter-is-stealing-xcr-from-its-users/Bter is running shady business since the NXT hack and don't care about its customers any more. They lock nearly most altcoins' withdrawal. Many customers complains to them.