Is it just me?
Save using gift cards, or the rate app portal, I basically have no choice but to use a bitcoin debit card if I actually want to spend my BTC. I have never actually seen a real store that actually accepts bitcoin. At least a brick and mortar. I live in NC, near the SC border. save the Research Triangle, bitcoin is still absolutely unknown in these parts. Is it better in more metropolitan areas, or is this pretty much the case across the whole US?
if you want to use bitcoin in local store, You have to wait for a while because even if you live in big city, there are not always local store accepting bitcoin. the solution for you is you need to exchange your bitcoin with local seller in localbitcoin or else so you can have the money to buy something. for me, i think what i am suggesting to you is the best solution right now as we don't have any option to buy something with our bitcoin and only use it in online sites.