Bitcoin is just a virtual currency, but it is used as real money to buy many things. There are many people who accept Bitcoin payments for items, including online stores and regular stores. Popular online stores accept Bitcoins including Newegg, Overstock, Microsoft, Dell and more.
In the United States, there are Reeds Jewelers, One Shot Hotels, Holiday Inn, and even pizza locations, restaurants and more. You can even use Bitcoin to buy addictive drugs, gambling, bullion, or even donate to charity. This is the reason why I like BTC.
I'm from Philippines and here in our country we must convert first the bitcoin to our currency in order for us to buy some things that you want. And for me, yes you can actually buy a lot of things with bitcoin. In fact, my brother buy a new television and an i5 laptop because of bitcoin. My brother actually brought me a new cellphone and soon he will buy a new S9 Samsung Android phone and he will also buy a new complete set of desktop computer.