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Originally Posted by katex
Yes ... that's what I figured ... see above post .. did it while you were doing this.
I had not looked at any currency rates for the last 18 months as not had the need to. Was rushing through the Airport ... so went to nearest Exchange Bureau. Did ask why I was paying more pounds(figure wise) than euros. Lady was Dutch I think, but another assistant came along and explained the rate of exchange was summat like .98.
My stupid mistake was not to look at their board and just accept, 'cause it had been almost level at one stage.
My next stupid error was to lose the receipt ... did mean to keep it.
Thing is they will have a record, as they asked me to put my address on their copy of their receipt, and I do know the date and time.
Please don't tell me I should have gone to the Post Office, etc., and should have been more careful .. I KNOW.
Just wanted to confirm that I still did not had my stupid head on before I try and get in touch with them... thanks Garinda.
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Oh hun.
I think you've just been very unlucky, and they've charged you an exorbitant exchange rate.
Especially if they did quote .98.
Unfortunately they're businesses, and are free to charge whatever they like, blaming higher overheads if they're renting space in airports.
All the ones at airports rip people off.
Thousands of people every day. Not just you.
It's done now.
You'll not do it again.
Don't let it spoil your holiday.
I'm sure there'll be lots of handsome men queueing up to buy you drinks/dinner/flowers, which will make up for this aggravating loss. x