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MZB

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Jul 3, 2009, 7:52:23 PM7/3/09
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We will be spending a couple of days in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Years ago,
I used to exchange some American dollars for Canadian at our local bank. I
would also use my credit cards in Canada and I'd get a good exchange rate.
Is this still true? I know credit card companies are scrounging for funds,
so I wonder if they screw you on the exchange rate. Another possibility is
to exchange American dollars for Canadian at a bank in Windsor (as opposed
to my local bank).

So, my question: is there a best way to do this to get the best return and
should I still use credit cards in Canada (I could just use cash if that
would work better). Also, what about exchanging funds in the Windsor Casino?

Mel


garycarson

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Jul 3, 2009, 9:23:13 PM7/3/09
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If you aren't exchanging in million dollar bundles you'll get screwed.

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FellKnight

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Jul 3, 2009, 9:28:40 PM7/3/09
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On Jul 3 2009 7:52 PM, MZB wrote:

In my experience, Ontario casinos will screw you happily.

Credit cards are probably your best bet... otherwise a bank or
professional money exchanger (not at an entry point, but elsewhere) would
be your best bet.

HTH

Fell
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disasterpastor45

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Jul 4, 2009, 6:31:34 AM7/4/09
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"FellKnight" <jordand...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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I think the US dollars to Canadian quarters machines have the best exchange
rate. Bring a large pail, lol.


Alim Nassor

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Jul 4, 2009, 12:42:59 PM7/4/09
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When out of the country I have always received good exchange rates at
bank ATM machines, You do have to pay the buck fifty or so fee if it
isn't a branch of your bank though.

charrison100

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Jul 6, 2009, 12:31:56 PM7/6/09
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On Jul 3 2009 7:52 PM, MZB wrote:

Banks like service charges. I like to use my credit card when travel
because the fees and rates tend to be best.

The Canadian casino LOVE to screw you on credit card advances and exchange
rates.

The concierge at the River Rock suggested instead of taking an advance on
a card, which they happily ass fuck me with a service charge, buy a gift
certificate. The River Rock and both casino's in Niagara falls sell gift
certificates that can be used at the cage. No service fees AND it is not a
cash advance on your credit card.

Have a read on the credit card advancing stations for a good laugh. The
last time I checked at Fallsview there was a $60 fee on withdrawals
between $501 and $1000

Chris

"NO! I want this shit to STOP! Right NOW! Nobody takes me serious
anymore." - Paul
Popinjay, 01/16/2009

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