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1:1 in Grand Case?
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03/16/2016 08:59 PM
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This was (sort of) referred to on another thread, but I'm wondering if the restaurants in Grand Case still offer 1 to 1 if you pay cash. It used to be a fairly common thing but we haven't been to the island in a few years and I'm not sure if that's changed.
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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03/16/2016 09:40 PM
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Honestly, the official exchange rate isn't nearly as bad as it used to be, so to me it's not nearly as big a deal as it was..
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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hotdancer said: Is cash still preferred over credit cards in SXM? I always thought cash assured you a better chance of 1:1. Cash is usually the only way to get 1:1. What Scubaman was saying is that you get whatever the prevailing exchange rate is if you use your credit card and ask that the charge is put through in Euros. Otherwise, most establishments have their own exchange rate, and it's often higher than the prevailing one.
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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Carol_Hill said: Honestly, the official exchange rate isn't nearly as bad as it used to be, so to me it's not nearly as big a deal as it was.. Carol, I agree, are we really worried about a few extra dollars here, this is as bad as the tipping theards, give us all a break <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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So sorry if my original question caused offense. We were simply trying to determine whether we should carry a lot of cash for the trip like we have in the past. We eat out a lot and don't skimp on the meal, the wine or the tip, so it can add up. I'll try to be less offensive in the future.
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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03/17/2016 09:41 PM
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You were not being offensive at all. You asked a legitimate question and you got some answers, but sometimes people seem to be a little unkind in their replies. I hope you continue to ask questions so we all can learn in the process.
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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islandgem said: You were not being offensive at all. You asked a legitimate question and you got some answers, but sometimes people seem to be a little unkind in their replies. I hope you continue to ask questions so we all can learn in the process. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Clapping.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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03/18/2016 08:12 AM
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I don't think that sanfilip intended to be unkind. I certainly didn't. I'm sorry that you took it that way.
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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Carol_Hill said: I don't think that sanfilip intended to be unkind. I certainly didn't. I'm sorry that you took it that way. Carol, correct, thanks...
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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eskimo888 said: We got a far better rate at the place beside Simply market than paying Club O the cash directly I didn't quite follow that. Can you say more, please?
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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No need for you to apologize, Carol. I appreciate your support and how kind most of the folks here truly are. (And thanks to IslandGem as well.) I do truly love TTOL!
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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03/19/2016 08:58 AM
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Well, actually THAT card I have seen around in lots of places on the french side for years. And that makes perfect sense to leave whatever tip you leave, in cash.
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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03/19/2016 04:59 PM
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To the OP. Your question was not at all offensive. A very legitimate question that most people on this board understand. Over the last 17 years, we have found the need for cash diminishing, however, we still get a couple of hundred euros through an ATM on the island (for the best rate), for gas, shopping and emergencies. SOME merchants don't give a very good exchange rate, and then out comes our cash in euros.
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Re: 1:1 in Grand Case?
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In regards to hotdancer's question, I recommend getting some Euros through an ATM AFTER you arrive on the island. The exchange rates in the US are generally not very good.
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