 Poster: A snowHead
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OMG today my bank is selling it at 1.01 E to the £
Even as low as 0.98 the £ at the local post office.
So help
Im flying to Tignes on Sat (3rd Jan) should I buy
at home ?
at the airport ?
In resort ?
PS staying in Le Lac so wheres the best spot ?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Walk up at East Mids airport on Sat 20th was 95 cents for a quid (  ) so don't buy 'em like that.
Pre-booked travelex is about the best you can get I believe.
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Mon 29-12-08 15:03; edited 1 time in total
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Renry, I sort of have the same problem. Normally I would get Euros from a cash machine, using a Nationwide debit card. However, I'm clean out of foreign currency at the moment (sod's law that this is the first year for ages that I haven't had some left over from previous holidays  ) and I believe it's a bit awkward trying to find a machine that will dispense Euros when flying into Geneva (ie Switzerland) from the UK. I dislike having absolutely no cash on my person for the transfer to resort, so shall probably order a few Euros online to pick up from Travelex at the airport, alleged to be the best way when ordering in the UK (but for the best rate, it must be ordered in advance online). Should be interested to hear what other people say.
Sorry, can't help with ATMs in Tignes.
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Renry, book Travelex online to pick up at airport. In the great scheme of the cost of your hols its not going to make that much difference wherever you get them though
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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There isnt a travelex at Manchester airport 
Lokks like I will need to get a few from my Natwest branch. currenty 1.013
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The current new low may also be because trading is slow over the break:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7802981.stm
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Renry, The post office should be 1.0014 today according to their website (but as cathy says, in the scheme of things...)
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cathy,
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In the great scheme of the cost of your hols its not going to make that much difference |
[OT]That's the way I'm beginning to think about taxis to Gatwick...![/OT]
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Renry, I always get a better deal in resort even if the banks there take a commission.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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cathy, it's a 6.30 departure, I think - at least mine is - so assuming the earlier train isn't cancelled altogether, you'll be OK even if it's running a bit late.
Sorry, folks - thread drift.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Sorry for the drifting - bit snowy round these ways! Ah, if its 6.30 that'll be fine then. I'll have to check my tickets, I thought it was 6. That extra half hour would make all the difference!
Added edit to save creating a fesh post!: Just checked the joining instructions and you're right, it's 6.30. A positively decent hour. I think I'll be sorted then.......
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I'm loving the rate that I am getting for buying sterling with my Euros though, don't know what your all complaining about. 
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You know it makes sense.
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A Nationwide debit card in an ATM is the best. There are plenty in Tignes le Lac, but I can't remember exactly where. I got 1.058 on 22/12/08 and 1.051 on 24/12/08.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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| Pete Horn wrote: |
| A Nationwide debit card in an ATM is the best. There are plenty in Tignes le Lac, but I can't remember exactly where. I got 1.058 on 22/12/08 and 1.051 on 24/12/08. |
IIRC there is one next to the ESF office.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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There is an ATM just to the right of the Maison De Tignes when looking at it from the piste, slightly round a corner.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| Spikyhedgehog wrote: |
| There is an ATM just to the right of the Maison De Tignes when looking at it from the piste, slightly round a corner. |
Ah yes, I remember now 
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+1 for Nationwide debt card which is widely recognized as the best method.
But, this won't help you if you want to buy your Euros early at a better rate.
Travelex seem to offer better rates if you prebook online.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| altis wrote: |
| Travelex seem to offer better rates if you prebook online. |
More importantly if you pre-book online they don't charge commission (normally ~5%).
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