| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
hochhasd
Joined: 05 Jul 2008
|
 Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:44 pm Post subject: How do the currency exchange places in Iteawon compare the b |
 |
|
I was wondering how the currency exchange places in Itaewon compare with the banks for exchanging money? My concern was the currency places are more open and less security. There is also a chance of getting at least one counterfeir bill. What is your opinion?  |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
hochhasd
Joined: 05 Jul 2008
|
| Posted: Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Is there anyone that picked or another for what ever reason? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hochhasd
Joined: 05 Jul 2008
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 5:49 am Post subject: |
|
|
| [quote="hochhasd"]Is there anyone that picked or another for what ever |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hochhasd
Joined: 05 Jul 2008
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 3:52 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Quack Addict
Joined: 31 Mar 2008
Location: Seoul
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I got taken last time I was here using the banks. I actually found the Itaewon money changers a better deal. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
climber159
Joined: 02 Sep 2007
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 5:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Agreed. The non-bank money changers in Itaewon are a better deal. They're regulated so you needn't worry about getting cheated. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hochhasd
Joined: 05 Jul 2008
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:16 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| climber159 wrote: |
| Agreed. The non-bank money changers in Itaewon are a better deal. They're regulated so you needn't worry about getting cheated. |
I know the money changers are a better deal,but what I am concerned with is that I am in a walk up area with someone next to me. Mainly security concern. I may get counterfeit bills quicker with the money changers than the banks and the amount I will be changing will be about 5 million won to USD. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ramen
Joined: 15 Apr 2008
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| hochhasd wrote: |
| climber159 wrote: |
| Agreed. The non-bank money changers in Itaewon are a better deal. They're regulated so you needn't worry about getting cheated. |
I know the money changers are a better deal,but what I am concerned with is that I am in a walk up area with someone next to me. Mainly security concern. I may get counterfeit bills quicker with the money changers than the banks and the amount I will be changing will be about 5 million won to USD. |
With only 5 million won worth of USD, the thief will just pass you over for the next customer. 
If you're that worried about the thief and counterfeit, go the bank. Problem solved.
.
By the way, you sound a lot like fromtheuk...are you his sock? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:25 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| hochhasd wrote: |
| climber159 wrote: |
| Agreed. The non-bank money changers in Itaewon are a better deal. They're regulated so you needn't worry about getting cheated. |
I know the money changers are a better deal,but what I am concerned with is that I am in a walk up area with someone next to me. Mainly security concern. I may get counterfeit bills quicker with the money changers than the banks and the amount I will be changing will be about 5 million won to USD. |
For $5000 Why not just go to the bank, get a CASHIERS CHECK / MONEY ORDER (drawn on a US bank) and make it payable to you. (pay to the order of hochhasd).
When you get home, deposit it into your bank account. It should clear in about a week (maybe 10 days if you have to open a new account) and save yourself a whole lot of hassle over a couple of dollars.
. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hochhasd
Joined: 05 Jul 2008
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 8:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Ramen wrote: |
| hochhasd wrote: |
| climber159 wrote: |
| Agreed. The non-bank money changers in Itaewon are a better deal. They're regulated so you needn't worry about getting cheated. |
I know the money changers are a better deal,but what I am concerned with is that I am in a walk up area with someone next to me. Mainly security concern. I may get counterfeit bills quicker with the money changers than the banks and the amount I will be changing will be about 5 million won to USD. |
With only 5 million won worth of USD, the thief will just pass you over for the next customer.
If you're that worried about the thief and counterfeit, go the bank. Problem solved.
.
By the way, you sound a lot like fromtheuk...are you his sock? |
Ok! You are saying it is safe,but what are the odds of getting a counterfeit bill(s) from the money changers versus the banks? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
hochhasd
Joined: 05 Jul 2008
|
| Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2010 10:31 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| climber159 wrote: |
| Agreed. The non-bank money changers in Itaewon are a better deal. They're regulated so you needn't worry about getting cheated. |
I never heard of them being regulated.  I thought the banks are regulated? So no problem about getting a counterfeit? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
