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11-20-2008, 12:50 PM
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Us currency exchange gone wild
Fasten your seat belts .Went to the bank this morning to buy us money order in the amount of 87.50. Royal bank costs 113 .78--- 30% exchange boys. Time to by Canadian again I guess 26.00 extra for an 87.00 item*&$*&)(*_)(.
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11-20-2008, 01:03 PM
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Re: Us currency exchange gone wild
I don't think it matters much where you buy your stuff, as a lot of Canadian retailers have upped their prices to coincide with the US dollar, some increases as much as 40% and thats a lot more than the difference in the dollar. Just check todays prices against prices of four months ago and you'll be amazed. I'm going to TRY to refrain from buying any more hobby stuff till spring. ( I know that will be toughto do ) ken
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11-20-2008, 01:24 PM
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Re: Us currency exchange gone wild
Yes i am putting purchases on hold as well. I want to buy an Extreme Flight Extra 50CC but, since i won't be able to fly it until spring i am going to bide my time until hopefully the dollar recovers somewhat. Since there is no Canadian Dealer for Extreme Flight i will be at the mercy of the exchange!!
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11-20-2008, 02:00 PM
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Re: Us currency exchange gone wild
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 Shipping costs should be way down.
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11-20-2008, 02:19 PM
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Re: Us currency exchange gone wild
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Shipping costs should be way down. [/QUOTE]You are dreaming.  $12.39 to ship a lightweight PA-18 interior kit from Ontario to Alberta via Canada Post 2 days ago. Fuel surcharge of $1.05 and package weight of 388 grams - less than a pound. 
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11-20-2008, 02:25 PM
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Re: Us currency exchange gone wild
I wouldn't want to be catering to us right now as a hobby supplier. What an arduous task that would be; making sure you sell at an affordable rate in an effort to make sure you can replace and keep your doors open, yikes!
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11-20-2008, 03:54 PM
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Re: Us currency exchange gone wild
It just doesn't make any sense sometimes. I just received an esc in a paper envelope that was 10x12", from North Carolina (I live in MB)...care to guess? How about $1.90!!! Of course the seller charged $8 (lol), but I guess someone has to make some money.
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11-20-2008, 02:23 PM
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Re: Us currency exchange gone wild
Hey I'm sorta happy as my wife and I sell on ebay in USD. Some reason US Buyers can't or won't convert their dollar . So we are as of today getting an extra. Its $1.2458 Yeh paypal makes a little for doing nothing. They won't let you transfer USD into Canada even if you have a US bank account here.The other option I have is when I buy I already have USD for United Hobby as they take paypal
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11-20-2008, 11:52 PM
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Re: Us currency exchange gone wild
Hifly
I have a friend thats with ebay and this is from the horses mouth I wouldn't be bragging just yet about all your profit . Canadian Federal tax is after ebayers making to much money and not claiming it. Sparky Quote:
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11-20-2008, 05:18 PM
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Re: Us currency exchange gone wild
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Shipping costs have gone up from 180 to 210!!  Like i said i'll be waiting.
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