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Title: Euro Sale
Post by: TerryW on August 07, 2013, 01:28:05 PM

Has anyone ever bought Euros during a "Sale"?

I had this email today and Travelex are having a "Euro Sale" this coming Friday (9th) between 11.00am and 1.00pm

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SALES TIMES: US $ & others (except €uros): Thu 8th 11am-1pm. €uros only: Fri 9th 11am-1pm.

Title: Re: Euro Sale
Post by: Rachel B on August 07, 2013, 06:18:28 PM

I've never bought any during a sale because typically, i always see these things after i already have my euros.
The White Rose Center in Leeds held one last year, i assume it was worth it because the place was packed. From what i can remember, info was similar to your email, they had it on a board outside.

Rachel x

Title: Re: Euro Sale
Post by: kevin.g on August 07, 2013, 08:19:48 PM

id still check rates at other places to make sure the deal is good .x

Title: Re: Euro Sale
Post by: Martin_G on August 07, 2013, 08:56:23 PM

I've never seen a currency sale before? I wonder how there sale rates match up to the best of the rest..

Title: Re: Euro Sale
Post by: Truth on August 07, 2013, 09:02:52 PM

Fairfx is 1.135 at the moment , if you can get better than that I would jump in and buy. Got mine Tuesday for Tenerife tomorrow for two weeks. It's not Arillas but its a nice break !

Title: Re: Euro Sale
Post by: Steph ~ on August 07, 2013, 09:04:11 PM

I've not bought in a sale but know friends who have (dollars and Euros) and the Martin Lewis site often issues alerts about currency sales. I suppose it's just about checking the rate and any special conditions or delivery costs - it's only a sale if it's cheaper than the normal rates elsewhere! :D

Title: Re: Euro Sale
Post by: TerryW on August 09, 2013, 01:31:46 PM

Well, that was a waste of time...... I have just checked the rates :-(

I compared with the current values on http://travelmoney.moneysavingexpert.com/holiday-money/euros/delivery/weeks/1000-pounds-worth#results

Here is the Travelex "sale"

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/travelex1_zps95d22bd0.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/terrylwarner/media/travelex1_zps95d22bd0.jpg.html)


Here are the results  from Money Saving Expert

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/travelex2_zps211a389c.jpg) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/terrylwarner/media/travelex2_zps211a389c.jpg.html)

I think I will check the "Normal - Non Sale" rate on Travelex after the sale ends at 2.00pm

Title: Re: Euro Sale
Post by: Yvonne on August 09, 2013, 02:00:05 PM

The local Thomson Holidays (Dover) has what they call "Happy Hour" from 12-2pm(?) if you buy during that time the rate is higher...
I was unable to get to town in time so phoned Tesco (3mins away) who price matched at 1.146 on 26/7 with no commission :)
worth a few phone calls for those of us who like to keep things local...

Now all spent on a very relaxing 9 nights in "Heaven" :)
Happy holidays...
Yvonne

Title: Re: Euro Sale
Post by: TerryW on August 09, 2013, 02:29:17 PM

I think I will wait a few more days as it is going up again

(http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n179/terrylwarner/Euro_zps371a63e0.png) (http://s112.photobucket.com/user/terrylwarner/media/Euro_zps371a63e0.png.html)