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Xen Gin Universal Mining Inc Forged Dominion	Posted - 2008.10.29 13:30:00 - [1] So anyone know a place to buy them for the Fanfest trip? Because of the recent slide in Iceland's economy the few outlets that do sell them have suspended their selling. Would the Bureau d'Change at the post office do them?
Slade Trillgon Masuat'aa Matari Ushra'Khan	Posted - 2008.10.29 13:35:00 - [2] I doubt it will be available there either due to the situation. But maybe an airport Slade Originally by: Crumplecorn NerfBat is now known as the WaveMachine. ≡v≡
Imperius Blackheart Caldari KIA Corp KIA Alliance	Posted - 2008.10.29 13:56:00 - [3] Yeah I've been trying to sort the same thing :( really don't want to use my credit/debit cards in Iceland because of the related charges overseas. KIA Corp Recruitment Director, mail me for more info.
Meiyang Lee Gallente Azteca Transportation Unlimited Gunboat Diplomacy	Posted - 2008.10.29 14:01:00 - [4] Order some from your local bank? Should be possible to do so anyway. Most banks won't have much foreign currency in stock anyway. (they'll usually have dollars and euros, but not much else) Otherwise there should be exchange services at the airport, but the exchange rates tend to be worse compared to what your bank would use. (most likely day-rates)
Davina Braben	Posted - 2008.10.29 14:34:00 - [5] TERRORIST!
Valan The Fated	Posted - 2008.10.29 14:41:00 - [6] You can't get it in the UK. You have to use a card or take a bundle of cash. /start sig I love old characters that post 'I've beeen playing the game four years' when I know their account has been sold on. /end sig
Verone Gallente Veto Corp	Posted - 2008.10.29 14:42:00 - [7] I managed to get Icelandic Krona from my postoffice 2 days ago with no issues. There's a 48 hour waiting period as they don't stock it as a common currency, but there was no issue getting it. \o/ EON FICTION WRITER OF THE YEAR! \o/ >>> THE LIFE OF AN OUTLAW <<<
LordSwift INTERSTELLAR ENTERPRISE	Posted - 2008.10.29 15:22:00 - [8] Easy get it from a travel agent or post office. Order it sharpish and itl arrive in two days. I had no issues getting mine. And look forward to seeing you at fanfest. [url="http://<a href="http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/testgen/6199/"><img src="http://stat.rumandmonkey.com/tests/9/9/6199/25764.jpg" title="Industrialist with teeth" alt="Industrialist with teet

CCP Whisper	Posted - 2008.10.29 15:41:00 - [9] Iceland is the most cashless society I have ever encountered (and yes there is a very obvious joke to be made there). Every business other than the public busses and parking meters accepts credit cards. Even the pizza delivery people have handheld units that dial in through a secure mobile network. So if you do not manage to get all the isk you need, either bring your entire budget in pounds sterling, euros or dollars and exchange it at one of the places downtown or bring a small amount of cash to exchange at the airport and rely on credit card purchases for most of your stay. Note that depending on when you arrive, the exchange counter at the airport may be closed. But the flybus service does accept credit cards.

Leon Johnstone CAD Inc. Executive Outcomes	Posted - 2008.10.29 18:42:00 - [10] We emailed the Icelandic tourist board about this situation and they basically say that there will be no problem exchanging money in Iceland. In fact they want as much of it as possible!
Richard Aiel Caldari Caldari Provisions	Posted - 2008.10.29 19:09:00 - [11] Is it at the point where a pound will buy you a bucket of krona yet? I hear the inflation is bad over there ------------------------------------------------ CCP you are your own worst enemy. ------------------------------------------------
Patch86 Di-Tron Heavy Industries Atlas Alliance	Posted - 2008.10.29 19:14:00 - [12] Bureau d'Change should definitely have ISK. Most banks will run a system called CHAPS allowing you to purchase currency too, although this tends to attract bigger charges. Alternatively, you could open a bank account that doesn't charge for overseas use for the occasion. Plenty of banks do them, and from personal experience I know Nationwide Building Society do a current account with no overseas fees. ------ Originally by: Micheal Dietrich You can even get a midget with a camera to sit on the floorboard.
Valan The Fated	Posted - 2008.10.29 19:44:00 - [13] I tried the post office in Broadgate circle right in the middle of the banking sector and they didn't have any lol Tried Barclays and Travelex. I ended up checking with our Icelandic buddies and the hotel. I don't own a credit card I'm assuming a visa debit is as good if not better? /start sig I love old characters that post 'I've beeen playing the game four years' when I know their account has been sold on. /end sig
Meiyang Lee Gallente Azteca Transportation Unlimited Gunboat Diplomacy	Posted - 2008.10.29 20:29:00 - [14] The chances of any bank actually having Isk is very small, but you should be able to order any quantity you want, should only take a couple of days to be delivered to the bank where you can then pick it up.
Valan The Fated	Posted - 2008.10.29 20:57:00 - [15] Yeh usually but due to the rapid fluctuations they wouldn't let me order. /start sig I love old characters that post 'I've beeen playing the game four years' when I know their account has been sold on. /end sig
EliteSlave Minmatar M. Corp Mostly Harmless	Posted - 2008.10.29 22:32:00 - [16] credit cards... are the way to go.. cept do have some cash on you tho, if like last time the first few hours the CC machines werent working at Fanfest so no bree to be purchased. but I would say have like 5000isk on ya
captain kikaz Twin ZERO Intemptesta Nox	Posted - 2008.10.29 22:48:00 - [17] isk cannot be ordered outside of iceland. Apparently marks and spencers can still get hold of it but everywere else i have tried says no. i'm just taking travellers cheques and mastercard
Xen Gin Universal Mining Inc Forged Dominion	Posted - 2008.10.29 23:17:00 - [18] Hmmm, Maybe Mastercard and Sterling will have to do.

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