US ($) Currency Thread 1 (closed - use thread 2)

Donnie

alchemista wrote: »

I never said people can't express their views on here.

I said don't take currency speculation advice off this board. People can post all the speculation they want, but my argument still stands - I'm warning people not to listen to it, and more generally I'm warning people not to speculate at all unless you're doing it for gambling purposes.

Are you still here? Haven't they got a board in the USA on which you can post? After accusing me of speculation, you still haven't got around to showing me quite where that happened.

What on earth was that nonsense you were posting about ATMs giving 1% over 'market rates'.
You attempt to admonish people for 'speculation', but clearly you are not above posting a load of old rubbish.

hammy_the_hammer

it's not a good place to discuss currency speculation because some might take the 'advice' of the poster and make a cr*p decision based on it.
"i think i would buy them about now"
might make someone buy without thinking it through

Steve_xx

hammy_the_hammer wrote: »

it's not a good place to discuss currency speculation because some might take the 'advice' of the poster and make a cr*p decision based on it.
"i think i would buy them about now"
might make someone buy without thinking it through

Nonsense. You read peoples views on here, you evaluate them, then you seek further guidance should you still feel uncertain and then make your decision to act or not to act. That's how common sense works. Sometimes you will get it right.

M_Thomson

Christa1 wrote: »

I am going next Easter with my daughter, to be honest carrying a lot of cash unnerves me, where do you leave it, in the hotel safe? I will be taking my Nationwide credit card and Nationwide flex account card,the best 2 bits of plastic for any trip to the State IMO. Why not play devils advocate and buy say £500.00 now whilst the rate is just over $2 to the £, however I bought my dollars( the few I took) this year from Travelex on line as the rate was better, but don't forget even with your debit card there is a charge for doing this so take this into consideration if you can go into the Post Office and pay cash- I think they too charge if you use a debit card? Might be wrong

You can also take Travellers Cheques in lieu of cash. T Cheques can be spent pretty much anywhere in the states and change is given in cash. Plus you have the added bonus if they get lost or stolen of getting them replaced.

photome

M_Thomson wrote: »

You can also take Travellers Cheques in lieu of cash. T Cheques can be spent pretty much anywhere in the states and change is given in cash. Plus you have the added bonus if they get lost or stolen of getting them replaced.

And pay commission twice..when buying and when changing back if you have any left.

I still wonder about the advvice given on a "Money saving site"

dexter-boy

Hi there,

I'm going to New York in March next year for a short break and was wondering whether I should buy my US dollars now as the exchange rate is so good?

What do you think?

jetskidia

If anyone knew the definate answer they wouldnt be here but spending their millions:p

lesley1960

Ive been buying them , off to US in dec 07 , may 08 and dec 08 , the rates is the best ive ever managed to get

duchy

I'd buy now if I had the spare cash for next year. I can't see it going much higher if at all.

alchemista

Please read this thread, the question's been asked a hundred times and nobody can tell you either way:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=587211