Re: Euro conversion rate?
No. I suspect that what he was saying is that, except for some very
rapacious booths, the rate that you get will only vary by 1-2%.
Personally, I'd say that was true of cash machines at banks but am
suspicious that other sources may have higher cuts.
elliot wrote:
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> Certainly 1 or 2 percent is negligible, but you are saying the
> difference between the official posted exchange rate and that which I
> receive at the Wechselstube in Berlin is 1 or 2 %?
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> Are you certain...I swear the last time I changed money in Berlin I felt
> it was closer to 4 or 5 percent and some places added even more
> on....while in Rio ATMs worked really well for the exchange...I felt it
> was close to 2%.
> but I havent used the ATM in Berlin yet.
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> As to "what really matters..." I guess thats up to each of us as
> individuals, it matters not to me that I spend it but it matters to me
> that I know it.
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