US vs. Canadian Currency
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lol, i was just doing it to prove a point. he's the one that started the whole thing by me just agreeing with his advice. there was another error too but i see that he edited his post.wilde said:
Under today's exchange rate:
200.00 USD = 240.919 CAD
The difference is a decent fuckin dinner. Definitely worth taking 10 minutes and stopping by a bank for, seeing as you'll likely be converting a fair amount more than just 200 beans for the entire trip.
As for an SP accepting their posted CAD rate on par with USD, I'd personally tell her to pound sand. Theres plenty of nice grrrlz that won't stiff ya on the exchange. Besides, the SP's that exploit this are also the ones most likely to be watching the clock, charging the hidden fees, etc. You know the type.
200.00 USD = 240.919 CAD
The difference is a decent fuckin dinner. Definitely worth taking 10 minutes and stopping by a bank for, seeing as you'll likely be converting a fair amount more than just 200 beans for the entire trip.
As for an SP accepting their posted CAD rate on par with USD, I'd personally tell her to pound sand. Theres plenty of nice grrrlz that won't stiff ya on the exchange. Besides, the SP's that exploit this are also the ones most likely to be watching the clock, charging the hidden fees, etc. You know the type.
No, of course not BP. My point is that in Vancouver, there are so many greenbacks (US Dollars) around that EVERYONE exchanges them and gives you close to the going rate. It's not that I expect it, it just is. The rate of exchange is usually pretty near the official rate. Sure, it may be off a point or two but 20%? I've had to use USD maybe 4 or 5 times for such transactions with women and NEVER had anything near that charged to me. It's always been straight-up. I bring other people up there as well and same thing.BushPilot said:
I think that Y'all are assuming that it's arrogance and being an American I know that in many cases, it probably IS. But it is not always.
I totally do not expect it from them and am like the last person in this hemisphere to ever be arrogant about anything. IOW, I am not at all your typical American. It's just that shit happens and sometimes you go through what you've pre-exchanged (fuck man, I can burn through cash, especially THERE.) and you need to get a pack of smokes, artwork or some pussy and all you have left is USD's, ya know. The money is so interchangeable that nobody seems to mind becuause there's no hassle for them to use or deposit these funds themselves. When I was there a couple of weeks ago and saw an SP I would up giving her 2 us C notes and a canadian 20 (for 260). She was totally cool with it, no problem at all. I never expect it and am always apologetic but never have had anyone put out by it. I am surprised that Creole is.
It's the currency from an adjacent country as well. Peso's wouldn't fly there in Canada either. Besides, you'd need to check too much luggage to bring enough!
Yeah, I guess that it would be different than when the rate was higher. Hey, 20% ain't bad though and it isn't parity (yet).smackyo said:
Like I said in my other post, I'm not your typical arrogant American which is probably why I feel more at home there than in L.A. I totaly try to exchange all I'll need but too much cool shit is available to purchase there <grin>.
I appreciate courtesy from anyone whether it's here or there and NEVER expect it. Perhaps I have not had a problem because of this attitude.
Nice try, Wilde! There will be no prize for you for finding a correctly spelled word. BushPilot, you make a good point about the differences between currency exchange establishments, but you are taking a page from Smackyo in your laughable projection about me. Identifying part of your initial post as being incorrect (which it was), Smackyo, was not a personal attack on you.
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herb your dumber than I thought if thats possible. It has nothing to do with etiquette or being the ugly american. It has everything to do with making it simple. Besides in vancouver and victoria as in most if not all canadien cities, towns and villages, most businesses accept green backs because they make money of the exchange.
Cali Scott said:
Who's put off by it? Don't drag me into this. I just gave a friendly Yank my opinion and YOU are the one shitting on me and my opinion! Don't paint all SPs with the same brush (Thanks Annalise).
I know a lot about finances cause that's my profession, but I don't know a hell of a lot about exchancing US to Cdn and back again, unless were dealing in 100K+ amounts. But if I were in your shoes I'd check out both US and Cdn places, particularly Blaine or some other border town. Cash registers in Blaine actually have dual tills, one in US and the other in Canadian. Years ago I use to go there and I felt that I got very good value for my Canadian Peso.smackyo said:
Iran is estimated to have pumped 2 Billion counterfeit US dollars into the American economy over the 80's. Really, I don't know why people don't just use counterfeit US dollars in Canada when they poon. They'd never check to see if it was counterfeit.
lol, whens the last time it took ya 10 minutes to "drop" by a bank? you must not be from vanouver. depending on where you live the trip can vary. but seriously no joke whenever i go to the bank it's at least an hour long affair, usually more. first you have the fucking traffic to deal with. with no highways here going anywhere is taking the long way. then theres the never ending lines in the bank cause everyone just happens to be going the same time you are.FuZzYknUckLeS said:Under today's exchange rate:
200.00 USD = 240.919 CAD
The difference is a decent fuckin dinner. Definitely worth taking 10 minutes and stopping by a bank for, seeing as you'll likely be converting a fair amount more than just 200 beans for the entire trip.
As for an SP accepting their posted CAD rate on par with USD, I'd personally tell her to pound sand. Theres plenty of nice grrrlz that won't stiff ya on the exchange. Besides, the SP's that exploit this are also the ones most likely to be watching the clock, charging the hidden fees, etc. You know the type.
for real man going to the bank to change any less then lets say 800 u.s. is a waste of time or a perfectly good day. like i said though these experiences will vary if you live in a neighborhood with your bank within walking distance on the corner then thats cool but not everyone has that.
smackyo said:
I don't even know why this discussion is draging on and became so negative. We're talking about 40 bucks one way or the other. Personally I care much more about the service I get then 40 bucks. If the experience is fantastic who cares I'd probably tip that anyway? But If it sucks than your going to feel like you're out a lot more than 40 bucks. Guaranteed.
Actually, I am from Vancouver and its never taken me 10 minutes to drop by a bank to exchange money. If I had to though, I can whip over to the bank 1/2 block from where I work any time of the day and likely do it in under 10 minutes if I hit it at the right time. Little thing we call 'time management'.smackyo said:
If you really take an hour to do your banking, I suggest you look into a thing called 'online banking'. You obviously already have the internet connection so yer 1/2 way there!
Anyhow. The 10 minutes thingy was not really to be taken literally. My point was the exchange rate. I was really just trying to counter some previous relpys that stated the exchange rates were more or less 'on par', when, in reality, a 20% return is far from par. Shit man, thats like 'buy 5, get one free'!!
Regardless, since I live here, I don't have the fucking headache of having to deal with exchanging currency. That be the Yank man's problem.
To answer the question to which this thread pertains, It probably doesnt matter where ya go to exchange your cash. Exchange rates will vary, ya, but not by a hell of alot. Any amount you lose going to a currency exchange place as opposed to a bank will be offset by the convenience.
no dittman it has everything to do with ettiquette and/or being the ugly american. if you just pull out a wad of u.s. dollars and expect it to be taken than that is the epitome of arrogant ugly american. unlike caliscott and herb the perb that use it in an emergency circumstance and ask if they take it or give an explanation as to why they have to use it, which is usually understood and accomodated but even that is becoming more infrequent now with the higher exchange and the extra hassle attributed to it.dittman said:
also dittman it has everything to do with making it simple for you!!!!! not the one taking your money. you know what the thought is of the person that takes your money if they even will accept american cash at all in canada nowadays? the thought is usually this unless they have a policy and exchange rate posted. "fucking ignorant yank is too lazy to change his own cash, now i have to make time out of my day to change this shit.". the only one using u.s. cash in canada makes it simple for is inconsiderate people like you.
that being said in instances described by herb and caliscott, those are not greeted with the same reaction. canadians are pretty accomodating depending on circumstances and usually try to help the situation if they are shown some respect and not the all too common "i'm an american look at me and how superior my culture is." attitude.
