Thoughts on Bitcoin as payment?

[Richardg8092]

I have a thought on Bitcoin as a payment.   It's a small thought that goes "What's the noise about?"
I understand there's an advantage of anonymity and the assurance that your funds can only end up with those they were meant for.
OK. But is that it ??  Besides a FearOfMissingOut, I just can't work out why I need another payment option.
I think I've wandered through this site pretty thoroughly and I've only come across one vendor who only accepts Bitcoin.
I guess if I tried really hard, I might be able to find another one or two (but we don't need names).
But even members with complex or unusually exotic needs don't have to look too hard to find a vendor who can supply and accept payment systems like MG or WU.  (Or do they? Am I being naive here? )

I'm not frightened off by the steep learning curve, but I am yet to hear why/how Bitcoin is so much better than the other existing payment methods.
I'd really appreciate it if someone with Bitcoin experience could post a quick dot point reply about it's Amazing Advantages.