You are right about that. It's probably because of the volatility of the crypto market that spooks merchant into offering a payment option through crypto. However, as soon as they see something that works then they will also like you said "follow like sheep".
Consider yourself a maverick that defies conventional ways of doing business and I hope you achieve the success that you deserve for taking this risk or unrealized opportunity for that matter. Kudos!
RE: WE ACCEPT CRYPTOCURRENCY PAYMENTS COULD BE THE FIRST