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Crabman
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edited 19 May 2009 at 9:42AM in Overseas holidays & travel planning
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  • pbright
    pbright Posts: 634 Forumite
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    Going to the States in June...does anybody think thats todays rate with crowncurrencyexchange is a good rate to buy dollars with them for delivery in 31-40days...do you think the dollar will rise more or is their other parties who can offer me an instanst delivery similar quote closer to the time??

    Thanks
  • mparter
    mparter Posts: 409 Forumite
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    If anybody knew the answer to this they'd be rich! I just bought mine for May last week as the rate seems to be dropping slightly.
  • pbright
    pbright Posts: 634 Forumite
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    Yes true....well i guess ill buy them tomorrow at that rate....even if it goes up i reckon it cant to the point where i think "oh shoot, iv jumped the gun"

    Thanks
  • shudd1967
    shudd1967 Posts: 772 Forumite
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    Also going in June and bought as much as I could afford last Friday i think with travelex - got 1.94. Just hope its as good for mid month next month when i get paid again so can get some more!
    Aim to win in 2013 - a holiday somewhere nice, New York break, treats for family & friends & some cash would be lovely!!!
  • Froggitt
    Froggitt Posts: 5,904 Forumite
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    Ive bought my summer dollars thru CCE for May delivery.
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  • Froggitt
    Froggitt Posts: 5,904 Forumite
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    My dollars arrived this week on the exact day they said. All lovely new coloured notes, not smelly old ones. Exchange rate 5c better than anyone else, which paid for the Universal tickets. Can't fault them. I did the 31-40 day spot rate (small admin charge to pay for that rate), which as of now is 1.9754......Travelex today quotes 1.9223 in comparison.
    illegitimi non carborundum
  • Froggitt
    Froggitt Posts: 5,904 Forumite
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    PS They post them Special Delivery, so it doesnt matter where you live.
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  • love2save
    love2save Posts: 832 Forumite
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    I bought my cash dollars at Thomas Exchange Global last week...rate of 1.97. Travelex will price match them...their rate is 1.95 today, although no charges added though. ;)
  • paulinespens
    paulinespens Posts: 253 Forumite
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    Ive been buying my dollars now :D
  • shudd1967
    shudd1967 Posts: 772 Forumite
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    Where are you seeing on travelex a rate of 1.95?

    I have just looked and its 1.92?
    Aim to win in 2013 - a holiday somewhere nice, New York break, treats for family & friends & some cash would be lovely!!!
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