todays exchange rate

[les2425]

today rate at thomas cook online $1.5525 DOWN $0.0075
£500 = $780.00 DOWN $3.75
DOWN $ 3.75 since last since Friday
Record low monday 17th may 2010 $1.3786 £ 500 = $689.30
Record high tuesday 17th nov 2009 $1.6357 £ 500 = $817.35

 

[les2425]

today rate at thomas cook online $1.5420 DOWN $0.0105
£500 = $771.00 DOWN $5.25
DOWN $ 9.00 since last since Friday
Record low monday 17th may 2010 $1.3786 £ 500 = $689.30
Record high tuesday 17th nov 2009 $1.6357 £ 500 = $817.35

 

[les2425]

today rate at thomas cook online $1.5500 UP $0.0080
£500 = $775.00 UP $4.00
DOWN $ 5.00 since last since Friday
Record low monday 17th may 2010 $1.3786 £ 500 = $689.30
Record high tuesday 17th nov 2009 $1.6357 £ 500 = $817.35



PURPLE THURSDAY

 

[les2425]

today rate at thomas cook online $1.5680 UP $0.0180
£500 = $784.00 UP $9.00
UP $ 4.00 since last since Friday
Record low monday 17th may 2010 $1.3786 £ 500 = $689.30
Record high tuesday 17th nov 2009 $1.6357 £ 500 = $817.35

 

[2Tiggies]

Wow, two blue days in a row!

FairFX is currently offering a rate of 158.15

 

[katiec]

I am annoyed now....

Like a right idiot when the rate got to 1.68 I thought i'd hold off and when it reached 1.7 we'd get all our $$$$$.

Well the blooming rate only dropped from that day forward so I took the plunge last Thursday for fear of it falling below 1.55 and got most of it.

Looks like a was too hasty.... a common problem with me and it also looks like there will be some dreadful economic news coming out of the USA about their deficit so the rate should go even higher (hopefully ).

GGGGRRRRRRRRR

Katie x

 

[wayneg]

FairFX had a rate of $1.60 for cash this morning, unfortunately I have only just read about it.
Interbank rate back upto best it has been for 3 weeks @ 1.61440

 

[2Tiggies]

I and it also looks like there will be some dreadful economic news coming out of the USA about their deficit so the rate should go even higher (hopefully ).

I really hate to be cashing in on another country's misfortune, but I'm only in it for the money ....

 

[katiec]

I really hate to be cashing in on another country's misfortune, but I'm only in it for the money ....

Hey - if I can save even a $1 on my nachos I'm happy

Katie

 

[les2425]

today rate at thomas cook online $1.5700 UP $0.0020
£500 = $785.00 UP $1.00
UP $ 5.00 since last since Friday
Record low monday 17th may 2010 $1.3786 £ 500 = $689.30
Record high tuesday 17th nov 2009 $1.6357 £ 500 = $817.35

 

[HeresYourEars]

Looks like a was too hasty.... a common problem with me and it also looks like there will be some dreadful economic news coming out of the USA about their deficit so the rate should go even higher (hopefully ).

GGGGRRRRRRRRR

Katie x

Hey, thanks for being happy about that. Not.

 

[katiec]

Hey, thanks for being happy about that. Not.

Hey - we are suffering economically wise over here - just in case you hadn't noticed........

It's not my fault your government can't meet it's debts.....

I take it you don't want any of our tourist dollars then?????

Katie

 

[HeresYourEars]

Hey - we are suffering economically wise over here - just in case you hadn't noticed........

It's not my fault your government can't meet it's debts.....

I take it you don't want any of our tourist dollars then?????

Katie

Of course I've noticed. I just haven't 'danced' about it like you did.

Of course that's not 'your fault'. Never said it was.

Of course we want your tourist dollars. Lots of them. Never said we didn't.

My point was (just in case you hadn't noticed), I feel it's rather impolite to be gleeful about a country's troubles, especially one you may be coming to as a visitor.

 

[gismo1554]

Of course I've noticed. I just haven't 'danced' about it like you did.

Of course that's not 'your fault'. Never said it was.

Of course we want your tourist dollars. Lots of them. Never said we didn't.

My point was (just in case you hadn't noticed), I feel it's rather impolite to be gleeful about a country's troubles, especially one you may be coming to as a visitor.

Not having a go but just to say, if I was the other way around I'm sure you too would be happy about saving some money on a vacation. I'm sure in no way was it meant to be anyone being gleeful about another countries misfortune but in times like this you are happy saving money anywhere and we get to save some money. It would be nice if we lived in a country where money meant nothing to us but we don't. For the last year America has had a better exchange rate to our money because of the fact our government was unstable (Coilition Government caused our £ to drop). I am sure that there are many American's who acted the same way when they were looking at getting holidays to the UK so I think maybe this is a bit of an overkill. I'm sure no one was having a go and laughing at America we were just all happy that we can save some money that's all.

 

[HeresYourEars]

Not having a go but just to say, if I was the other way around I'm sure you too would be happy about saving some money on a vacation. I'm sure in no way was it meant to be anyone being gleeful about another countries misfortune but in times like this you are happy saving money anywhere and we get to save some money. It would be nice if we lived in a country where money meant nothing to us but we don't. For the last year America has had a better exchange rate to our money because of the fact our government was unstable (Coilition Government caused our £ to drop). I am sure that there are many American's who acted the same way when they were looking at getting holidays to the UK so I think maybe this is a bit of an overkill. I'm sure no one was having a go and laughing at America we were just all happy that we can save some money that's all.

Thank you, Gismo. Your post was very courteous, and I appreciate that a lot. Yes...if I were going to Britain (and I have several times), I would of course be happy if the exchange rate were in my favor. That's understandable and perfectly sensible. But I would never throw it in the face of the country I was going to as a visitor, on a message board. That, in my opinion, is rude and (to me) it wasn't overkill to point it out. And it would be rude if an American did it too, of course.

I hope no one here will mind if I say that Americans, as a whole, are very angry and quite sensitive right now about the horrible job our politicians are doing and the state our country is in right now. Just a little bit of sensitivity from our friends would mean a lot until we get out of this mess.

And I hope all visitors to our country have a wonderful time.

That's all, thanks.

 

[gismo1554]

Thank you, Gismo. Your post was very courteous, and I appreciate that a lot. Yes...if I were going to Britain (and I have several times), I would of course be happy if the exchange rate were in my favor. That's understandable and perfectly sensible. But I would never throw it in the face of the country I was going to as a visitor, on a message board. That, in my opinion, is rude and (to me) it wasn't overkill to point it out. And it would be rude if an American did it too, of course.

I hope no one here will mind if I say that Americans, as a whole, are very angry and quite sensitive right now about the horrible job our politicians are doing and the state our country is in right now. Just a little bit of sensitivity from our friends would mean a lot until we get out of this mess.

And I hope all visitors to our country have a wonderful time.

That's all, thanks.

No problem at all and as said I don't think anyone meant it in that way! We all hope that things don't get worse over there for you guys and know that you are suffering right now. I don't blame you ger being sensetive about it and I'm sure we would be too. Fingers crossed that things improve!

 

[2Tiggies]

I hope no one here will mind if I say that Americans, as a whole, are very angry and quite sensitive right now about the horrible job our politicians are doing and the state our country is in right now. Just a little bit of sensitivity from our friends would mean a lot until we get out of this mess.

And I hope all visitors to our country have a wonderful time.

That's all, thanks.

I love your country. I love the culture. I love the people. And that's why I keep saving to go back whenever I can.

If you ever make a trip to the UK I would hope that you would receive the same welcome we always have in the US.

 

[HeresYourEars]

Gismo and Tig, you're part of the reason why I love this board. Thanks for understanding. We'll work this out and Americans WILL bounce back...because that's what we do. In the meantime, it sucks, but most of the world is having much harder times than we are, so it's good to look on the bright side.

Hope the rates continue to be good for sterling and all of our UK friends can come over and have lots of fun in the sun. I'm looking forward to my trip to England next year...no matter what the exchange rate is.

 

[crabbie1]

Gismo and Tig, you're part of the reason why I love this board. Thanks for understanding. We'll work this out and Americans WILL bounce back...because that's what we do. In the meantime, it sucks, but most of the world is having much harder times than we are, so it's good to look on the bright side.

Hope the rates continue to be good for sterling and all of our UK friends can come over and have lots of fun in the sun. I'm looking forward to my trip to England next year...no matter what the exchange rate is.

I do sympathise with your current situation and it was a bit harsh what katie said but I dont think she meant it in a nasty way. We all love america well I know I do and it is horrid when we cant control what goes on.Believe me we may as well have had chip and dale running here 18 months ago.My 8 year old would have done a better job I think we all want more for our money and having a few extra cents makes the money go further but others misfortunes should not be broadcasted and certain thoughts should be kept to oneself. Hope you have a fab time in the UK.

 

[kazdav]

I think the other thing our American cousins need to understand is that we live in rip off Britain and are taxed to the hilt. Everything is more expensive over here and when we come to the US we are trying to get what is a bargain to us but in reality is probably the price we should be paying.