sending euros from the USA

[Dean Cunningham metalsmit]

I need to send 77 euros to Germany. I can't find anyone here in Portland to do it for less than $40. This seems like a bit much to pay to do a wire transfer or get a money order. Any suggestions? <p>Just a filthy guy swingin' a hammer</p><i></i>

[Frank Miranda]

Well, if you're trying to buy something and the seller is agreeable, try using [url=http://www.paypal.com" target="top]Paypal[/url]- that's what many people on eBay use to pay for their auctions- especially international transactions. I have used it without any problems and the fees are very reasonable (sure as hell beats $40!). All you need is a bank account.<br>
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[Dean Cunningham metalsmit]

they don't accept pay pal. Thanks. <p>Just a filthy guy swingin' a hammer</p><i></i>

[Praefectusclassis]

Rich sent me a cheque awhile ago. Don't know how much it cost him, it costs the receiver something like 10 euros. In all, it might be cheaper. <p>Greets<br>
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Jasper</p><i></i>

[richsc]

I had to go use my account at the World Bank credit union; and the check was through Thomas Cook. I even think it had to be in Dutch euros or something like that. The fee was not as steep; 10 euros as I remember.<br>
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<p>Legio XX<br>
Fortius Conamur<br>
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[Dean Cunningham metalsmit]

I'll check Thomas Cook again. the cheapest I've found is $20 so far and I think I'll just do it. This has been a pain in the ass! When is the world currency coming? <p>Just a filthy guy swingin' a hammer</p><i></i>

[Frank Miranda]

"When is the world currency coming? "<br>
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When everyone gives in and just accepts the US dollar...heh heh... <p></p><i></i>

[aitor iriarte]

Or the EC euro... Why not?<br>
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Aitor<br>
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P.S. The euro is not only Dutch currency but of most of the European Community, guys! <p></p><i></i>

[Jeroen Pelgrom]

but remember that we accept here only Dutch euro's, not other european euro's.<br>
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<p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://pub45.ezboard.com/bromanarmytalk.showUserPublicProfile?gid=pelgr003>pelgr003</A> at: 8/6/03 2:43 pm<br></i>

[Robert Vermaat]

Exactly. Somehow, people think that Italian euroes are worth less than Dutch euros.<br>
I'm not kidding!<br>
No offence, my Italian friends, but somehow, the constant devaluation of the old lira seems to have stuck in our minds...<br>
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Valete,<br>
Valerius/Robert <p></p><i></i>

[aitor iriarte]

It seems as if many people should be grazing the grass (I haven't mentioned anything on smoking it !) they tread!<br>
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Aitor <p></p><i></i>

[Robert Vermaat]

Why Aitor, are they cows? <p></p><i></i>

[richsc]

Now I remember; the banks in Holland want checks written on Dutch banks, otherwise they charge fees, no matter if they are in euros or dollars. I think Thomas Cook has arrangements with a Dutch bank, and most of the banks in Europe, so they are supposed to keep the fees down. <p>Legio XX<br>
Fortius Conamur<br>
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[aitor iriarte]

Robert, maybe cows are actually smarter than some two-legged animals!<br>
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Aitor<br>
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P.S. Of course I'm not referring to anybody here <p></p><i></i>