ThePimp Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 I am somewhat new to buying clones but my last two purchases (A B&R & a PAM 237) have been via paypal to PC. On both occasions I have paid via PayPal (on the belief i have some cover - in this game i realise this is a pointless excercise). so my question is if i pay by debit card does it go through as a transaction in US $ converted to UK £ or is it still converted to singapore $? It kinda makes a difference for us UK customers if its converted twice. The total order value i am looking at is $1064 US.........I have not got a scooby what that is the equivalant in £ sterling. Any advise? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graf-fiti Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 that's a good amount of USD dude.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Its for 4 watches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted April 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 In total 4 X breitlings in different styles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graf-fiti Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 swiss movement? are you ordering from a trusted dealer listed on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagi Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 a little tip for you : go to google.com . type in 1064USD in GBP : voila u get an answer 1064usd = 656.87 gbp if u have an UK account im pretty sure the bank will use their rates doing the transaction in less than 0.1second. given the rules of arbitrage benefits they should all add up to the same sum. dont know the conversion rate your bank operates with though (should there be a transaction cost). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miagi Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 and i reccomend using paypal if that is an option with your dealer. gives you a buffer between the bank and the receiver. - given the nature of our hobby a little discretion never hurts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePimp Posted April 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 (edited) Thanks Miagi.......and graf-fiti I am ordering from Joshua (perfect clones) who has been brilliant on my last orders. Edited April 27, 2012 by ThePimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 27, 2012 Report Share Posted April 27, 2012 IF you are using one of the TD's here, and you use PP, and something goes wrong-- PLEASE DO NOT file a dispute and ruin it for the rest of us, without properly giving all parties plenty of time to work toward a resolution in the event of an issue. Otherwise, I would never use a "Debit" card or card linked directly to your bank account. Use a straight up "Credit" card if possible. Using the Credit Card, all foreign currency exchanges will happen magically, and while there may be some fees associated with it, don't worry. Just the cost of doing business so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob_coulter Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I've noticed BTW that some dealers use the "conversion" factor to try and skim a little extra money off the top, hoping the consumer won't notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HartDoc Posted April 28, 2012 Report Share Posted April 28, 2012 I always use XE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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