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nuttz
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Posted - 2008.10.07 17:53:00 -
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Anyone with sensible advice regarding currency to buy for the Fanfest trip. My feeling is to buy Euros or USD...steer clear of Krona.
o/ Best Wishes and see u there
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defiler
Mad Hermit Wayward Alliance
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Posted - 2008.10.07 19:13:00 -
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Hmm? What good are Ç/$ at Fanfest, exactly? ISK is what you'll need while you're there...
You could possibly save a little bit of money by exchanging before you go if you can do it for a low fee at your bank or whatever, whether it's worth the hassle or not is up to you.
The same goes for exchange rates... The ISK has fallen quite a lot this year, especially since the shit started to hit the fan on the other side of the pond (and by now all over the world, thanks a lot!). Still, guessing when the time is right to exchange is pure speculation tbh (see what I did there?).
Last year I didn't bother with any of this, I figured I'd be all set with just plastic since that works in most places, and if it doesn't... Well, that's what ATMs are for. Maybe I lost a bit of money this way, but I couldn't care less. Calling me rich would be a laugh but my time has a non-zero value attached to it after all... Worked out quite well in the end I think, will do the same this year.
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nuttz
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Posted - 2008.10.07 19:59:00 -
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thanks for your reply. I ask because some Icelandic workers are paid in Euros now and there is the possibility that the ISK will be dumped...but when. Would hate to be caught out.
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defiler
Mad Hermit Wayward Alliance
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Posted - 2008.10.08 04:29:00 -
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Ah, now I see what you're getting at, I think I've heard about the getting-paid-in-euros bit. No matter, as far as I know ISK is one and only accepted currency in most places. And no, I don't know exactly where you can pay in euros or dollars. I doubt it's enough to make a difference though, so again, I won't bother.
Hmm... I've never fully realised like I do now that time == money is an excellent excuse when you CBA to do something. Thanks for making me see that.
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EVEJackPott
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Posted - 2008.10.09 10:45:00 -
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With it crashing as it is, although one could cash in with the advantagous rates today, I think I'll just get it out of a cash hole at the airport.
For everything else there's Mastercard
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Mikal Drey
Minmatar ORIGIN SYSTEMS Atlas Alliance
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Posted - 2008.10.09 12:39:00 -
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Originally by: defiler I figured I'd be all set with just plastic since that works in most places, and if it doesn't... Well, that's what ATMs are for. Maybe I lost a bit of money this way, but I couldn't care less.
You would possibly make miney this year by doing this. I exchanged at 183 and the isk is now 192 so technically ive lost slightly. but if your taking plastic then you will simply get the XR at whatever the current rate at time of purchase + fees (if applicable) this ould be advantageous if the price dumps further.
Generally i take a small(ish) ammount of local cash and use the card for bigger shopping purchases.
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nuttz
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Posted - 2008.10.10 04:20:00 -
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many thanks for all ur replies, it's much appreciated. Some good advice here....now about Icelandair
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