10-15-2009, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Calgary
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Grrrr - I lost $7 because the CAD went up
I made an order with an American online store, they couldn't ship to me, so they refunded my money. But since the refund was USD and since the CAD went up between the time of the order and the refund, I ended up only get $72 back instead of $79. *Bashes head on desk*
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10-15-2009, 06:43 PM
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I wonder how my friend feels... He just ordered a Ferrari from the States a few months ago.. I'm sure he is bashing his head a bit.
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10-15-2009, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Calgary,ab
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Originally Posted by thesmugger
I wonder how my friend feels... He just ordered a Ferrari from the States a few months ago.. I'm sure he is bashing his head a bit.
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He's about to own a freakin Ferrari..I'm sure he feels great
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10-15-2009, 06:50 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Vancouver
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Ya, I don't feel sorry for anyone who just bought a Ferarri. If they are really worried about the small percentage of money they could save due to currency fluxuation, I don't think they should be buying a Ferarri.
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10-15-2009, 06:57 PM
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by NSFL
I made an order with an American online store, they couldn't ship to me, so they refunded my money. But since the refund was USD and since the CAD went up between the time of the order and the refund, I ended up only get $72 back instead of $79. *Bashes head on desk*
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You would have probably been screwed either way (although I guess more so in this case). For credit cards, the buy rate and sell rate is different in favour of the credit card company.
Within hours I bought an item at 1.08 and then had it refunded at 1.02 a few days ago. Lost $14.
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10-15-2009, 07:39 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary
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You lost 7 bucks... that's not really a big deal is it?
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REDVAN!
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10-15-2009, 07:40 PM
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Franchise Player
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I'm in the US right now waiting for parity...
Hopefully I can pack a new winter wardrobe in with my luggage.
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10-15-2009, 07:42 PM
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Random Title Change!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by thesmugger
I wonder how my friend feels... He just ordered a Ferrari from the States a few months ago.. I'm sure he is bashing his head a bit.
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He gets a freaking Ferrari. I get freaking... NOTHING. One big fat nothing and $7 gone.
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Originally Posted by Sidney Crosby's Hat
You would have probably been screwed either way (although I guess more so in this case). For credit cards, the buy rate and sell rate is different in favour of the credit card company.
Within hours I bought an item at 1.08 and then had it refunded at 1.02 a few days ago. Lost $14.
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What I'm actually really pissed off about is that they charged my card before they had the order to ship. And then looking at my order, they realize they can't ship and refunded me. I'd have rather they not charge until they ship. This way I wouldn't have lost any money at all.
I'm still also pissed about losing money but not having anything to show for it.
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NSFL=Not So Funny Lady. But I will also accept Not Safe For Life and Not Sober For Long.
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10-15-2009, 07:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by REDVAN
You lost 7 bucks... that's not really a big deal is it?
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It's the principle, ya know? They could have done things differently so this wouldn't have happened at all.
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Life is all about ass; you’re either covering it, laughing it off, kicking it, kissing it, busting it, trying to get a piece of it, behaving like one, or you live with one!!!
NSFL=Not So Funny Lady. But I will also accept Not Safe For Life and Not Sober For Long.
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10-15-2009, 07:52 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by EDBTZ12
He's about to own a freakin Ferrari..I'm sure he feels great
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hopefully he doesn't take driving lessons from Dany Heatley. 
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10-15-2009, 07:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thesmugger
I wonder how my friend feels... He just ordered a Ferrari from the States a few months ago.. I'm sure he is bashing his head a bit.
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He still saved lots of money, Ferrari's in the states are way cheaper than in Canada. Some new models are 35% cheaper.
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10-15-2009, 08:05 PM
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CP's Resident DJ
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: In the Gin Bin
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Originally Posted by NSFL
It's the principle, ya know? They could have done things differently so this wouldn't have happened at all.
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It happens....
If the dollar falls in that same circumstance you come out ahead.
Welcome to currency exchange.
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10-15-2009, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Shawnski
It happens....
If the dollar falls in that same circumstance you come out ahead.
Welcome to currency exchange.
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I'm talking about them charging my credit card before they had the order to ship. But yes, I know, I know, life isn't fair, suck it up and deal.
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Life is all about ass; you’re either covering it, laughing it off, kicking it, kissing it, busting it, trying to get a piece of it, behaving like one, or you live with one!!!
NSFL=Not So Funny Lady. But I will also accept Not Safe For Life and Not Sober For Long.
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10-15-2009, 08:39 PM
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CP's Resident DJ
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: In the Gin Bin
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Originally Posted by NSFL
I'm talking about them charging my credit card before they had the order to ship. But yes, I know, I know, life isn't fair, suck it up and deal.
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I understand that... and have been in the same boat before. But I also have been on the same end where an order was cancelled and I ended up making money on the transaction.
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10-15-2009, 08:42 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Calgary,ab
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You might have lost 7 dollars but if you switched to Geico you could have saved a bundle on your car insurance.
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10-15-2009, 08:43 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by guzzy
hopefully he doesn't take driving lessons from Dany Heatley. |
Does anybody really think this is appropriate of funny anymore???????????
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10-15-2009, 08:45 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: California
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Just dispute the charges with Visa. It would be especially easy if any of the ordering info or FAQ's on the website say something like your credit card will not be charged until time of shipping like amazon does. If it says credit card will be charged at time of order you are probably out of luck.
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10-15-2009, 08:47 PM
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Random Title Change!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by EDBTZ12
You might have lost 7 dollars but if you switched to Geico you could have saved a bundle on your car insurance.
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Hahaha, thanks man.
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NSFL=Not So Funny Lady. But I will also accept Not Safe For Life and Not Sober For Long.
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10-15-2009, 09:29 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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sucks to hear that...a great side to this currency coming up though is ebay...I bought over 450 hockey cards this week and a few jerseys...yay!
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10-15-2009, 09:32 PM
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Likes Cartoons
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Damn! $7 can buy you a bowl of Pho!
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