Foreign exchange at Gatwick - no commission... scam

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
14/06/2010 23:33

I noticed that the exchange rate for TL to GBP was a 2.1 if you are selling GBP and whopping 2.67 TL if you are buying...GBP



OK no commission but with daft rates like that who needs commission. What a filthy scam...



Holiday makers make sure you don't fall for this ridiculous usury...

ianwfs


Joined: 08/01/2008
Posts: 563

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 00:15

Never, ever, EVER change money at an airport

Shogun



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 5

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 17:37

OK so where do you exchange GBP and get the best rate when you get there please?

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 18:55

well thats business isnt it... a 40% mark up is quite low compared with many goods.......obviously the costs of floor space at major airports is enormous..the cost of staff is also enormous with all the add ons that business owners have to pay.Many staff do not understand what their employers have to pay out. The answer is if you aint planned ahead and need some monies just buy a token amount at the airport isnt that common sense!!

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 18:57

opp the dome hotel in girne are good

catalkoykid


Joined: 15/02/2009
Posts: 1190

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 18:59

dont flap when you get here they will take and currency here, aswell as gold fillings,wooden legs,glass eyes

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
15/06/2010 19:29

Kevin,

How many TL for a glass eye?

Seriously though, he's right!

You'll usually get a better rate at most exchange shops than at any bank...