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hand of clod

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32 posts

196 months

Friday 3rd September 2010
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Changed some Stirling Pounds into Thai Bahts today at the Post Office.Exchange rate 43.6504.Have I been robbed.

5potTurbo

13,682 posts

198 months

Friday 3rd September 2010
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Strictly speaking, no you haven't been robbed: you EXCHANGED one amount of currency for another.

However, the rate you received might not be the best available, but may also take commission into aco. (I don't know if the UK P.O is "commission free", but even if they are, it's considered in the rate you get)

The BBC's quoting £1 buys THB48.0385, but rarely would find a Bureau de Change facility to give such a rate to a member of public. That's how they make their money.

Enjoy the ladyboys (or, if you prefer, men with tits).

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shakotan

10,862 posts

226 months

Friday 3rd September 2010
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Travelex would have bagged you 44.92/£, so you were not robbed, just didn't get the best deal.

hand of clod

Original Poster:

32 posts

196 months

Friday 3rd September 2010
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Bringing grannygirl with me so ladyboy exchange rate on hold.