£1 = US$2 - Page 2

tesla69 · 04.17.2007, 10:12 AM

Now how can I rationalize ordering the new Ken Bruen novel from the UK?

Tokolosh · 04.17.2007, 10:18 AM

Now's a good time to visit New York... Um... maybe not.

Jt · 04.17.2007, 10:32 AM

This is righteous. In England we always get fucked over by high pricing as our currency is worth more than most. When it comes to importing stuff from just about anywhere else in the world though... YEARGH!

The old maxim is that whatever you can buy for £1 over here you can buy for $1 in the US of A. If that really is the case, I might as well buy all my shit from over there in future. Even with shipping prices included ($4/£2.00 per CD), it'll still work out a fair bit cheaper.

I'm going to Hong Kong this summer - hopefully the rates are still going to be sky high.

EDIT: I suppose our exporters are going to be none-too-pleased. Plus tourists - this is already one of the most expensive places in the world for Americans to visit because of the exchange rate.

!@#$%! · 04.17.2007, 12:04 PM

problem w/ the strong currency is that it hampers your exports. my local mini cooper dealer must be biting his nails in anguish. or is there a way to counter that, ye economics aficionados?

Пятхъдесят Шест · 04.17.2007, 04:24 PM

Well, Sonicl.

The £4 you sent for the mix tapes gave me $7.57. Pretty darn close.

drrrtyboots · 04.17.2007, 04:25 PM

Thanks george!

04.17.2007, 10:12 AM	#21
tesla69 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 4,055	Now how can I rationalize ordering the new Ken Bruen novel from the UK?
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04.17.2007, 10:18 AM	#22
Tokolosh invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Plaza de Toros Posts: 6,731	Now's a good time to visit New York... Um... maybe not.
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04.17.2007, 10:32 AM	#23
Jt children of satan Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 345	This is righteous. In England we always get fucked over by high pricing as our currency is worth more than most. When it comes to importing stuff from just about anywhere else in the world though... YEARGH! The old maxim is that whatever you can buy for £1 over here you can buy for $1 in the US of A. If that really is the case, I might as well buy all my shit from over there in future. Even with shipping prices included ($4/£2.00 per CD), it'll still work out a fair bit cheaper. I'm going to Hong Kong this summer - hopefully the rates are still going to be sky high. EDIT: I suppose our exporters are going to be none-too-pleased. Plus tourists - this is already one of the most expensive places in the world for Americans to visit because of the exchange rate. __________________ Album of the Week: Pylon Gyrate 1980
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04.17.2007, 12:04 PM	#24
!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,648	problem w/ the strong currency is that it hampers your exports. my local mini cooper dealer must be biting his nails in anguish. or is there a way to counter that, ye economics aficionados?
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04.17.2007, 04:24 PM	#25
Пятхъдесят Шест invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omaha, Nebraska, USA Posts: 3,063	Well, Sonicl. The £4 you sent for the mix tapes gave me $7.57. Pretty darn close.
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04.17.2007, 04:25 PM	#26
drrrtyboots invito al cielo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: in the forest(s) Posts: 2,946	Thanks george! __________________
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