Rare MicCanberra Posted January 11, 2014 #651 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Iguazu Falls are great - we visited not this last time, but the time before at this time of the year. I can't wait, three weeks to go.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper133 Posted January 11, 2014 #652 Share Posted January 11, 2014 One can safely say the AUD will hover around 85 to 90 US cents this year. I read today (with some dismay) that the HSBC is predicting that the NZ$ will pass parity with the AU$ sometime soon. Just a few months ago I was transacting at 1.2 NZ$/ Au$. Apparently the reconstruction of earthquake damaged Christchurch is stimulating the NZ economy ! What is the world coming to ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 12, 2014 #653 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I read today (with some dismay) that the HSBC is predicting that the NZ$ will pass parity with the AU$ sometime soon. Just a few months ago I was transacting at 1.2 NZ$/ Au$. Apparently the reconstruction of earthquake damaged Christchurch is stimulating the NZ economy ! What is the world coming to ! Indeed Flipper, when we were in NZ on Celebrity Solstice last March we were getting NZ$1.22 for 1 AUD. Now it is NZ$1.08. All the Kiwis living here might return to Nu Ziland Bro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted January 12, 2014 #654 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Indeed Flipper, when we were in NZ on Celebrity Solstice last March we were getting NZ$1.22 for 1 AUD. Now it is NZ$1.08. All the Kiwis living here might return to Nu Ziland Bro. Other way around, NSWP. Silly to return to NZ when you don't get a good exchange rate for your Aussie dollars. However Aussies living in NZ might take the opportunity to return home if the NZD reaches parity or better. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 12, 2014 #655 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Other way around, NSWP. Silly to return to NZ when you don't get a good exchange rate for your Aussie dollars. However Aussies living in NZ might take the opportunity to return home if the NZD reaches parity or better. ;) You are correct, but with the NZ economy strong, surely NZ wages have risen ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 12, 2014 #656 Share Posted January 12, 2014 You are correct, but with the NZ economy strong, surely NZ wages have risen ? Maybe some of the Kiwis living and working here will return for better pay and conditions.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper133 Posted January 12, 2014 #657 Share Posted January 12, 2014 ....and the Black Caps wallopped (I am certain you know what that means Les :D) the West Indies last night in a T20 match. Just what is happening over in the Eastern Isles? They will be seeking independence next. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 12, 2014 #658 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Maybe some of the Kiwis living and working here will return for better pay and conditions.:D And work as a tour operator in NZ, making a motza from the cruise ships ! Very expensive shore tours over there I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 12, 2014 #659 Share Posted January 12, 2014 ....and the Black Caps wallopped (I am certain you know what that means Les :D) the West Indies last night in a T20 match. Just what is happening over in the Eastern Isles? They will be seeking independence next. :eek: Thanks Flipper, no way NZ will get it's independence from Australia. I will ring the Queen. Neither will Qld become a republic LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 12, 2014 #660 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks Flipper, no way NZ will get it's independence from Australia. I will ring the Queen. Neither will Qld become a republic LOL. Uncle Clive is trying to get independence for QLD, I don't know what they would change it's name to though.:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted January 12, 2014 #661 Share Posted January 12, 2014 One can safely say the AUD will hover around 85 to 90 US cents this year. Famous last words. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper133 Posted January 12, 2014 #662 Share Posted January 12, 2014 If Clive can get Daylight Saving into the Sunshine State then put him up for President :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 12, 2014 #663 Share Posted January 12, 2014 If Clive can get Daylight Saving into the Sunshine State then put him up for President :D Clive and his Titanic are front page Brisbane mail this am. His party has promised to repeal all of Newman's lego, so you never know about the daylight saving.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suexxx Posted January 12, 2014 #664 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hi. Have booked a cruise on Radiance for Christmas. Not been on a ship that uses US DOLLARS. When do you think I should get some US dollars as we would like to have a flutter in the Casino. Also -are we better to pay our on board account in cash Aust or Us or use our credit card? Thanks Suexxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted January 13, 2014 #665 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Famous last words. :p Back up to 90 cents today, off to the post office to get some. Although I just discovered $750 USD I had left from our trip in 2012. Lubberly Jubberly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 13, 2014 #666 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Back up to 90 cents today, off to the post office to get some. Although I just discovered $750 USD I had left from our trip in 2012. Lubberly Jubberly. cool bananas I have it at $0.903 at the moment.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted January 13, 2014 #667 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hi. Have booked a cruise on Radiance for Christmas. Not been on a ship that uses US DOLLARS. When do you think I should get some US dollars as we would like to have a flutter in the Casino. Also -are we better to pay our on board account in cash Aust or Us or use our credit card? Thanks Suexxx You're definitely better to get USD as you need cash to use the casino. You will pay a surcharge if you withdraw at the casino or onboard. As for when, there's no certainty. If you're worried about falls or on a tight budget and would really feel the effect of it costing more, it's better to buy now. If you like to spend your time monitoring exchange rates, since you have almost a year, and don't mind the risk, you might like to wait and see if the rate gets better. For the onboard account, don't pay in Australian cash - that's the worst option. If you get a good rate, you can buy US cash and use that. You also have the knowledge of knowing what it will cost you in Australian dollars. Again, if you are okay with the risk and have a good credit card, you might like to wait... but if say the rate was at 80c to the US at the time of the cruise, that means it would be costing you 11% more than now - more than the cash exchange cost - even if you had a great credit card exchange rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted January 13, 2014 #668 Share Posted January 13, 2014 cool bananasI have it at $0.903 at the moment.:D The post office rate isn't dynamic. Not sure I'd wait until tomorrow, the rate may fall those few points of a cent before then. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 13, 2014 #669 Share Posted January 13, 2014 The post office rate isn't dynamic. Not sure I'd wait until tomorrow, the rate may fall those few points of a cent before then. :D I have my US from last year, so if I need more I will get it when travelling and just pay the exchange rate at the time.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 13, 2014 #670 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Hi. Have booked a cruise on Radiance for Christmas. Not been on a ship that uses US DOLLARS. When do you think I should get some US dollars as we would like to have a flutter in the Casino. Also -are we better to pay our on board account in cash Aust or Us or use our credit card? Thanks Suexxx I wouldn't worry about getting cash unless you think the dollar will drop significantly. In a way it is gambling before you get on board. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted January 13, 2014 #671 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I have my US from last year, so if I need more I will get it when travelling and just pay the exchange rate at the time.:D Sure, many do. But many like to get the best rate too. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted January 13, 2014 #672 Share Posted January 13, 2014 I wouldn't worry about getting cash unless you think the dollar will drop significantly. In a way it is gambling before you get on board. :D Just depends how much you budget, or if it's just gambling money. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzaw Posted January 13, 2014 #673 Share Posted January 13, 2014 You're definitely better to get USD as you need cash to use the casino. You will pay a surcharge if you withdraw at the casino or onboard. As for when, there's no certainty. If you're worried about falls or on a tight budget Is it just me -- or does anyone else see the incongruity of somebody on a tight budget wishing to play at the Casino??? :) Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 13, 2014 #674 Share Posted January 13, 2014 (edited) Sure, many do. But many like to get the best rate too. :D Of course I want the best rate but only if I beed more. :D Edited January 13, 2014 by MicCanberra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted January 13, 2014 #675 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Is it just me -- or does anyone else see the incongruity of somebody on a tight budget wishing to play at the Casino??? :) Barry My grandfather told me that 'lotteries and gambling is just a tax on the stupid', however, people gamble more than with just money.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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