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Posted by Gunther Gloop on 10/02/06 10:18
Gunther Gloop wrote:
> Christian Preischl wrote:
>> Gunther Gloop wrote:
>>
>>> get away with charging a premium on conversion (eg. the book I was
>>> buying was 4.99, now it's 8.99euros... xe.com puts the conversion
>>> at 7.38euros).
>>
>> That's odd. When they first made the change to Euros only, the
>> conversion rates were outrageous throughout (pretty much what you
>> describe). People complained, and they adjusted the currency rate to
>> a more reasonable 1.5. That means you're paying pretty much the same
>> as in pounds, particularly because you don't have to pay conversion
>> fees anymore when being charged in Euros.
>>
>> If you don't mind my asking: What's the book you wanted to order?
>> Because I just tried a few 4.99 books and it shows up as 7.49 in
>> Euros.
>>
>
>
> Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishiguro
> I'd send you the link, but it's best you find it there yourself in
> case my link would include details on price.
> If you find it there cheaper, please send the link -I've already
> ordered, but it'll be interesting.
>
> Details on how to contact play.com would be appreciated too if you
> have them (can't find it on there).
> Whereabouts are you?
>
Arrgh again! ...The UK price is now 5.99 ...1 more expensive than it was
last night. I must have caught it after they 'upgraded' their Euro price,
before they did the UK (bizarrely).
It's a pity I didn't read your initial reply -and understand it- at that
time!
I'll try to do better with the book. :)
-Kevin.
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