bitquick no longer takes customers from NY

That's because they're a centralized entity subject to NY laws. A decentralized computer program would not have that problem.
Edit: I actually wouldn't be surprised if OpenBazaar is used by some people as an exchange. Come to think of it...maybe I need to work on an "exchange store" on there...
Yes, I was just passing on a small bit of info.
I just checked the OpenBazaar site, it's been a while since I last did. It's "Opening Soon"


At least they are still working on it after a lull.