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UK to US money transfers
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lugnet.loc.uk
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Date:
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Thu, 28 Oct 1999 11:31:09 GMT
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I have to get a small sum of money over to the US after winning an e-bay
auction.
I had thought that International Money Orders still existed but the Post
Office insist that they are no longer available, and they won't insure a
letter with dollar notes in.
Any advice on how to get $12 over quickly and safely.
Many thanks in anticipation
Alan Kershaw
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Message has 4 Replies:
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| (...) They suck anyway when the rate changes and you end up with less money than you agreed upon! (...) Personally I'd just put it in an envelope and mail it, obviously this isn't a good strategy if you do it regularly or with larger sums. But for (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| (...) I used to just get a draft at the bank to be sent across. Of course, the charges are ridiculous for small amounts. (...) Yup. Those are outdated in the UK. Hope that helps. Simon. LEGO: SP[cl++++(6825)ip++b...++++(6951) PI[so++++]++ (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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| Check out a factoring service - such as Larry's one, at (URL) to that URL and look under Auction and Commerce Information. He's got a form you fill in to request a transaction. It'll involve you making a payment to one of Larry's factorees in the (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
| | | Re: UK to US money transfers
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| On Thu, 28 Oct 1999, dakershaw (<FKB9Bx.Mq1@lugnet.com>) wrote at 11:31:09 (...) IMOs do exist. I use them all the time. But until recently, I worked for a bank, so it was easy. I believe they cost GBP7.50. For $12, I'd just send it in a letter, (...) (25 years ago, 28-Oct-99, to lugnet.loc.uk)
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