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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada | Registered: Dec 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Cobalt Kid: themostlegendaryheroandLMBerofthemall@largemembers.com
I wonder what mall Cobie is talking about?
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And you'll know what to call me in San Diego.
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From: Newcastle upon Tyne England | Registered: Jul 2003
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Some help here please guys.
First up does anyone know of any NHL shops in either Las Vegas close to the strip or San Diego that are close to the convention centre so Jen can go shopping for her lad.
Secondly anyone know what the tourist rates sterling to dollars are over there, As we were wondering if it’s better to exchange here or there.
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From: Newcastle upon Tyne England | Registered: Jul 2003
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There are no NHL shops in San Diego that I know of...we don't have a NHL team unfortunately (I used to love hockey).
And I'm unsure of the exchange rate, sorry.
Seymour...I'm with Quis. The first and fifth look the best. And I believe (although not a lawyer) that this is fine with DC/Warner as long as you don't intend to sell the merchandise.
From: San Diego, CA | Registered: Jul 2003
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Neither Las Vegas nor San Diego have a NHL team. I am sure there are pro shops in both places, but would not know if they carry NHL items.
As for the exchange, has the rate been fluxuating much? You can go to the various web sites of the different banks and see what they have as their rate. If there is not much difference, you might as well do the exchange over there. At the very least, do a small exchange over there so you have some pocket money for when you arrive.
I just did a quick look at two banks, Bank of America & Wells Fargo. Bank of America had a rate of 2.09 US dollar per pound & Wells Fargo had 2.0787 US Dollars per pound. Also different banks will charge different fees for doing the exchange. Personally, I think you should just shop for the best rate and fee in your area and do the exchange before you leave.
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There's an ESPN Zone in Vegas, they would have a variety of sports gear. But since the hockey season is over, I don't know how well stocked they will be.
From: Denver, CO | Registered: May 2004
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I know nothing of the NHL and little about exchange rates, but I remember when I went to London several years ago, I was able to use my bank's ATM card at ATMs over there, and I got whatever the rate was that day.
Quis probably has a good idea -- get some cash over there, but check with you bank or credit card company to see if you can get cash at the ATM in a pinch.
I know the last two times I went, I took a certain amount of cash with me and swore that would be it, but there were so many cool comics.
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From: Standing beside you in Ferndale, MI | Registered: Aug 2003
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quote:Originally posted by Suddenly Seymour: when I went to London several years ago, I was able to use my bank's ATM card at ATMs over there, and I got whatever the rate was that day.
Same here, worked all over Europe. Very convenient AND when I compared my bank statements (on-line) to see what exchange rate I obtained, the rate was generally better than if I had walked into the bank or currency exchange and swapped cash or traveler's checks.
I don't even exchange at home anymore. I just hit the first ATM I see at the destination airport.
ETRADE account might be worth opening to get their ATM card. They reemburse any fees charged by the ATM, which can add a couple percent to the exchange rate. I didn't believe it but then purposely used my ETRADE card at my bank then went on-line to check. Sure enough, my bank charged a fee and ETRADE reembursed it. I was so tickled I went and did it again.
Credit card purchases generally received an even better rate than if I had exchanged then paid in cash. Very puzzling was a notice I received last winter of a settled lawsuit against MasterCard for over-charging on exchange purchases. They were refunding money for any overseas purchases.
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I also favor using ATMs rather than exchanges. Home banks tend to offer decent exchange rates these days, and it avoids the lines and commissions of exchanges.
When I change at home, I usually regret it.
I do recall sports paraphenalia shops in Vegas. Even without a home team, Vegas offers every souvenir available, it seems.
From: Vancouver, BC, Canada | Registered: Dec 2003
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