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From: Robert Heiling <>
Subject: Re: Help!! Conversion of Euros to dollars
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 04:45:32 GMT
References: <cwb78.10026$s43.3131968@typhoon.columbus.rr.com>, <Xns91AA73F67C0ETansyRagwortNetscape@209.142.136.250>


C'est Moi wrote:

> "Jack Ruetty" <> wrote in
> news:cwb78.10026$:
>
> > I have purchased a book from a lady in Germany (I live in the United
> > States). She is sending me the book and gave me the prices as:
> >
> > "The price for one book is 30,68 Euro, the transport is 9,20 Euro.
> > That are totally 131,92 Euro. "
> >
> > I need some help. First of all I am assuming the commas are like
> > periods so 131 euros and 92/100 of a euro??? Is this correct? Also
> > does anyone know the conversion rate for a euro to dollars?
>
> Whenever I purchase anything overseas and can't use a credit card (they
> try to get the best rates), I get a check through Reusch International
> http://www.ruesch.com/ When you call they'll tell you how much US$ and
> you send them a check (maybe even put it on your credit card?) and
> they'll send you a check in the foreign currency made out to the person
> you're paying.
>
> Unfortunately, their website doesn't go into this very much, but check
> out the link for locations and call the one nearest you.
>
> The bank wanted about $20 for a check in foreign currency. Reusch
> charged less than $5, although it's been a couple of years since I've
> used them.
>
> Sherry

I used to use Ruesch and used them for any number of such foreign currency
payments. However, they dropped out of the individual market some time ago
(2-3 years ago?) and are no longer an alternative.

Bob


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