RATE OF EXCHANGE - 9/1/04 - 10/15/04

[Jimmydr]

The rate was 36 something at Judies last night. :D

[BrooklynBeas]

The rate was 36 something at Judies last night. :D

Who cares... let me know the rate when the hurricanes stop and the evil empire of AA lets me take a trip :twisted:

[WSJ3]

The rate was 36 something at Judies last night. :D

Who cares... let me know the rate when the hurricanes stop and the evil empire of AA lets me take a trip :twisted:

Evil Empire?

Their prices have been resonable lately.

[BrooklynBeas]

they kinda cancelled my plans for the weekend... well i guess the hurricanes did but you know what i mean... im not very friendly right now

[gdogg]

Will we see it go over 40 any time soon?

[RearWindow]

I would be surprised, unless it blips up for a day or so. The Gov't is really trying hard to push the peso back down..i think we may have to get used to mid thirties as being the norm for a while. Which ain't too bad, but certainly not the 48 we had for a bit.

[WSJ3]

Saturday, September 18, 2004
1 US Dollar = 36.43400 Dominican R. Peso
1 Dominican R. Peso (DOP) = 0.02745 US Dollar (USD)

Median price = 35.25200 / 36.43400 (bid/ask)
Minimum price = 35.15300 / 36.33300
Maximum price = 35.25200 / 36.43400

[gdogg]

I would be surprised, unless it blips up for a day or so. The Gov't is really trying hard to push the peso back down..i think we may have to get used to mid thirties as being the norm for a while. Which ain't too bad, but certainly not the 48 we had for a bit.

Oh well, I hope the chicas are ready for a pay cut!

[WSJ3]

I would be surprised, unless it blips up for a day or so. The Gov't is really trying hard to push the peso back down..i think we may have to get used to mid thirties as being the norm for a while. Which ain't too bad, but certainly not the 48 we had for a bit.

Oh well, I hope the chicas are ready for a pay cut!

Not really the putas will just raise their prices.

Adjusted for inflation as such.

[Don Tomas]

Pto.Pta., Sat, 10:30 Am. Rusa, 37.10

[RearWindow]

Amazingly, and someone actually posted about this ,perhaps in jest, I got into a serious exchange rate/pricing debate with a favorita in BC last trip. When i was there last she was "X" for tln, when the peso was at 45, i think. It now had fallen to 36 but she was still asking "X", and I said no, i pay you "Y" because "X" is too much now that the dollar has fallen. And she launches into a detailed economic report about cost of living, against the flucuation of the dollar..blah blah. Some of these girls (especially those from el capital) really Do pay attention to the exchange rate. And they hope that we don't.

[gdogg]

Amazingly, and someone actually posted about this ,perhaps in jest, I got into a serious exchange rate/pricing debate with a favorita in BC last trip. When i was there last she was "X" for tln, when the peso was at 45, i think. It now had fallen to 36 but she was still asking "X", and I said no, i pay you "Y" because "X" is too much now that the dollar has fallen. And she launches into a detailed economic report about cost of living, against the flucuation of the dollar..blah blah. Some of these girls (especially those from el capital) really Do pay attention to the exchange rate. And they hope that we don't.

I think Jimmy posted something somewhere about the cost of living in the Dominican is still going up, so she may be speaking the truth. Jimmy, when you read this, repost your high grocery prices story/analogy again. Thanks.
8)

[Jimmydr]

Amazingly, and someone actually posted about this ,perhaps in jest, I got into a serious exchange rate/pricing debate with a favorita in BC last trip. When i was there last she was "X" for tln, when the peso was at 45, i think. It now had fallen to 36 but she was still asking "X", and I said no, i pay you "Y" because "X" is too much now that the dollar has fallen. And she launches into a detailed economic report about cost of living, against the flucuation of the dollar..blah blah. Some of these girls (especially those from el capital) really Do pay attention to the exchange rate. And they hope that we don't.

I usually go food shopping on my last day there. April I spent about 5,000 pesos on a cart full of food. July I spent 9,000 pesos on a cart. In Augost I spent 5,000 on half a cart. Those prices are shooting up fast. 50 pounds of rice was about 500 and I paid 1,100 in Augost.

[gdogg]

Yeah, that's the one. Thanks Jimmy!

[BrooklynBeas]

Amazingly, and someone actually posted about this ,perhaps in jest, I got into a serious exchange rate/pricing debate with a favorita in BC last trip. When i was there last she was "X" for tln, when the peso was at 45, i think. It now had fallen to 36 but she was still asking "X", and I said no, i pay you "Y" because "X" is too much now that the dollar has fallen. And she launches into a detailed economic report about cost of living, against the flucuation of the dollar..blah blah. Some of these girls (especially those from el capital) really Do pay attention to the exchange rate. And they hope that we don't.

I usually go food shopping on my last day there. April I spent about 5,000 pesos on a cart full of food. July I spent 9,000 pesos on a cart. In Augost I spent 5,000 on half a cart. Those prices are shooting up fast. 50 pounds of rice was about 500 and I paid 1,100 in Augost.

Stop buying Uncle Ben's and buy Uncle Benito's...

[BrooklynBeas]

FYI enviosboya.com is at 36-1 today once again...

36.08 on Oanda.com

[Don Tomas]

36.5 at Vimenca in Sosua yesterday at noon

[WSJ3]

36.5 at Vimenca in Sosua yesterday at noon

I hope it hits 40 before I arrive on Saturday...Oct 23.

[gdogg]

36.5 at Vimenca in Sosua yesterday at noon

I hope it hits 40 before I arrive on Saturday...Oct 23.

That would be nice...increases the chance if it hitting 50 by January. Don't laugh, I can dream!!

[BrooklynBeas]

i wish i bought extra pesos before i left last trip... its was 43 end of July and 49 I got in June i believe


I have 3700 pesos left to start me off for next trip in 2 weeks

[WSJ3]

i wish i bought extra pesos before i left last trip... its was 43 end of July and 49 I got in June i believe


I have 3700 pesos left to start me off for next trip in 2 weeks

Damn BrookylnBeas that is about $100US and you are just holding it for the next trip.

I need to work at your company. I have 20 pesos sitting on my desk and I want to spend that on a DVD.

[MisterPink]

$RD 33/ $USD!


http://www.agentedecambioboya.com/tasas_cambio.asp

Does anybody know why?

[Don Tomas]

$RD 33/ $USD!


http://www.agentedecambioboya.com/tasas_cambio.asp

Does anybody know why?


IN Santiago 36 to 1 in progresso. I did manage to get 36.20 in tamborin yesterday but the cost of the taxi wiped out any gains I would have made.

Pto.Pta. Rusa. 2:00 Pm. 35.00 US. Tues.


As for WHY? News came out yesterday...Sorry been archived off of DR1 but basically talks are going to start up again about the IMF giving the DR One Billion US$!

[MisterPink]

32 as I type.......on Envios???
Something is about to happen!
I wish I was a Fly on Leonel's wall.

[Vampyr]

Maybe we should start paying in dollars instead, beacuse I notice that chicas are still quoting the same prices in pesos since may no matter what the exchange. Hence, if the asked for $1500pesos @$49, then we should just offer them $30US instead of paying what would be $46US at the current exchange rate of $1 @ $32pesos. We aren't buy pussy from an economics major they are dumb. Let us play to our advantage at all times!

[BrooklynBeas]

i wish i bought extra pesos before i left last trip... its was 43 end of July and 49 I got in June i believe


I have 3700 pesos left to start me off for next trip in 2 weeks

Damn BrookylnBeas that is about $100US and you are just holding it for the next trip.

I need to work at your company. I have 20 pesos sitting on my desk and I want to spend that on a DVD.


damn man your that hard up... last trip before this past one i came back with 9000 pesos... i won about 9000-10,000 the night before i came back at the casino...

[WSJ3]

i wish i bought extra pesos before i left last trip... its was 43 end of July and 49 I got in June i believe


I have 3700 pesos left to start me off for next trip in 2 weeks

Damn BrookylnBeas that is about $100US and you are just holding it for the next trip.

I need to work at your company. I have 20 pesos sitting on my desk and I want to spend that on a DVD.


damn man your that hard up... last trip before this past one i came back with 9000 pesos... i won about 9000-10,000 the night before i came back at the casino...

Just kidding man

Really if I can afford to blow cash on body rub dominicanas that are just jacking me off with rubber gloves on I could afford to leave $100 laying around.

I just don't go to DR every three months like you and the rest of the crew otherwise I would keep pesos on hand.

[Jimmydr]

damn man your that hard up... last trip before this past one i came back with 9000 pesos... i won about 9000-10,000 the night before i came back at the casino...

Just kidding man

Really if I can afford to blow cash on body rub dominicanas that are just jacking me off with rubber gloves on I could afford to leave $100 laying around.

I just don't go to DR every three months like you and the rest of the crew otherwise I would keep pesos on hand.

Some of us don't waste time and money on $150 HJs :D

[WSJ3]

damn man your that hard up... last trip before this past one i came back with 9000 pesos... i won about 9000-10,000 the night before i came back at the casino...

Just kidding man

Really if I can afford to blow cash on body rub dominicanas that are just jacking me off with rubber gloves on I could afford to leave $100 laying around.

I just don't go to DR every three months like you and the rest of the crew otherwise I would keep pesos on hand.

Some of us don't waste time and money on $150 HJs :D

Just taking one for the team, and I didn't feel like going to work today.

:)

[Jimmydr]

You must have taken 100's for the team. Let these other fine gentlmen piss away $$$ on HJs. :D :) :o

[Don Tomas]

As everyone says FUCK&@#&&@&@#&#@!&@&#% this morning....



Today the Banco Popular rate dropped to 31+, then later in day I'm told it dropped still more. Money changed at one of the banco de cambios in Sosua at end of day yielded 29 to 1.

[Shadow Dweller]

Yahoo!!!! I have 4500 peso at home!!!!! Of course by April when I get back to the DR it will be back to 50/1 :(

[WSJ3]

As everyone says FUCK&@#&&@&@#&#@!&@&#% this morning....



Today the Banco Popular rate dropped to 31+, then later in day I'm told it dropped still more. Money changed at one of the banco de cambios in Sosua at end of day yielded 29 to 1.

How did this happen?!?

[MisterPink]

It's $RD 30/ $USD

Something is going on?
It may be IMF related.
It may just be Leonel and friends getting ready to buy a shitload of dollars down here to pay the long overdue electric bills at a more favorable Fx rate....... The Government has not been purchasing $USD since Hippo days. Any other guesses?

[Jimmydr]

Its now 29 pesos to the DOLLAR! :(

[Andy]

http://www.agentedecambioboya.com/tasas_cambio.asp


This links says rate for Euro is 37 now (dollar 29)

Does anybody know rates for Euro exchange in Sosua?

[jetdocx]

I hope the rate goes back up before I get there in late October. I have three weeks so I can only hope.

[MisterPink]

Can you say 27?
Maybe the PESO split like a stock!


From DR1:
"28.5 at Agente de Cambio Santa Cruz, Santo Domingo, just 5 minutes ago."

[WSJ3]

I hope the rate goes back up before I get there in late October. I have three weeks so I can only hope.

Same with me...either way I am still going to get my freak on with some dominicanas.

[jetdocx]

Guess I can always cut down to 2 or 3 times a day. But I was hoping for 4 or 5. That's what I set my budget for.

[vak]

Interesting. 1000-1500 pesos for short term is still probably the price. In July it was $30, now it's $50.

[MisterPink]

NO its NOT!
I am back down to 500 - 600 pesos or walk!
I have a few that are Dollar based and very smart about it in SDQ/BOCA.
I never have a problem. As far as street RATS are concerned, this is gonna be interesting!

[gdogg]

This is truly some FUCKED UP NEWS!!!
:oops:

[Jimmydr]

I read on Dr1.com they are trying to get the peso down to 20:1. :(

[BrooklynBeas]

I read on Dr1.com they are trying to get the peso down to 20:1. :(


why ... whats going on... this is fucking crazy especially now that i have 2 trips booked in the next two months!

[MisterPink]

DO NOT PAY THESE OLD PRICES!!!

The next few weeks it is important that we set a new precedent and just not pay the ladies what they were getting last month. The Dollar has devaluated by 33% from 45 to 30.
We can not pay 1500 or even 1000 for a quickie.
I really could care less what rice costs, I am not paying "Hipolito prices"!
Stick to your guns, they will eventually figure it out, and food will have to slowly come down in price in the stores.

[BrooklynBeas]

DO NOT PAY THESE OLD PRICES!!!

The next few weeks it is important that we set a new precedent and just not pay the ladies what they were getting last month. The Dollar has devaluated by 33% from 45 to 30.
How about 52 which is what i got in STI last November I believe to 27 or maybe 20 when i get there next Saturday... that is fucking rediculous!*&(^@!(*&$)*^%$)

[MisterPink]

Dude:

Relax!
The peso goes up and down, it's a part of life.
Are you personally losing money?
I think I read you have a few Thousand Pesos.....Guess what, they are worth more. It really does not matter what the exchange rate is, yes it is a luxury to get 50/dollar.....just average the rate over all your trips in your mind and relax and get a BBBJ! No matter what the rate is, it is still cheaper for "The Hobby" down in DR compared to NYC!

[BrooklynBeas]

true and i get pussy here from regular girls its just that i like to go wild down there... I have $3700 pesos ... i counted it the other day... I had $9000 last time i came back and should have bought more for next trip... im not worried but its dropping to fucking fast and why? I miss you Hippolito!!!

[WSJ3]

So Mr. Money Bags how about a loan of 6,000 pesos since I will be in Sosua in 2.5 weeks.

[Don Tomas]

Any word on Crystal's or El Bohen prices? Curious if they dropped their prices more then anything or are the girls expecting US$200 per shot?

[WSJ3]

Any word on Crystal's or El Bohen prices? Curious if they dropped their prices more then anything or are the girls expecting US$200 per shot?

Are you serious...

Are these chicas movie stars? Why do they command a price of $200?

[BrooklynBeas]

Any word on Crystal's or El Bohen prices? Curious if they dropped their prices more then anything or are the girls expecting US$200 per shot?

Are you serious...

Are these chicas movie stars? Why do they command a price of $200?

Buddy,... I personally know a girl that was getting 5000 pesos a night in Bohem... I will most likely see her in a week or so ... I will find out how much things are going for there even if I do not go for the take out service... this girl is not someone I have been with just a friend of the family sort of speak...

The reason its $200 a night is because they wanted 5000 when it was 45 or 50 to 1 and in a week or so it will be 20-25 to $1... therefore twice as much !

[WSJ3]

Any word on Crystal's or El Bohen prices? Curious if they dropped their prices more then anything or are the girls expecting US$200 per shot?

Are you serious...

Are these chicas movie stars? Why do they command a price of $200?

Buddy,... I personally know a girl that was getting 5000 pesos a night in Bohem... I will most likely see her in a week or so ... I will find out how much things are going for there even if I do not go for the take out service... this girl is not someone I have been with just a friend of the family sort of speak...

The reason its $200 a night is because they wanted 5000 when it was 45 or 50 to 1 and in a week or so it will be 20-25 to $1... therefore twice as much !

I can understand the arithmetic involved, but honestly is she drop dead gorgeous like Halle Berry?

I think if we all ban together and keep firm to the 1500-2000 pesos for toda la noche are collective vacations will be better served.

[BrooklynBeas]

In places such as Crystals and Bohem these girls dont get clients every night... the girl I know told me she gets picked up 1-3 times a week and she is there 4 or 5 nights... business is very slow nowa days as well... which means towards the end of the night prices can go down... also if you get them after the club closes ... you dont pay salida fee and they rather go with you then go home with no pesos...

[WSJ3]

In places such as Crystals and Bohem these girls dont get clients every night... the girl I know told me she gets picked up 1-3 times a week and she is there 4 or 5 nights... business is very slow nowa days as well... which means towards the end of the night prices can go down... also if you get them after the club closes ... you dont pay salida fee and they rather go with you then go home with no pesos...

That is the outside the box thinking that I am looking for.

None of these chicas are worth $200 for a night. I mean its still cheaper than the NYC prices but I am not traveling 1,900 miles to get the same price that I would pay in NYC.

[BrooklynBeas]

In places such as Crystals and Bohem these girls dont get clients every night... the girl I know told me she gets picked up 1-3 times a week and she is there 4 or 5 nights... business is very slow nowa days as well... which means towards the end of the night prices can go down... also if you get them after the club closes ... you dont pay salida fee and they rather go with you then go home with no pesos...

That is the outside the box thinking that I am looking for.

None of these chicas are worth $200 for a night. I mean its still cheaper than the NYC prices but I am not traveling 1,900 miles to get the same price that I would pay in NYC.

I thought it was 1500 miles..?

[WSJ3]

Picky picky

You were probably the nerd that got whupped after school for always correcting the answers of your peers and the teacher.

Isn't that right braniac 5...

LOL.

[gdogg]

Any word on Crystal's or El Bohen prices? Curious if they dropped their prices more then anything or are the girls expecting US$200 per shot?

Are you serious...

Are these chicas movie stars? Why do they command a price of $200?

They think they are! Obviously, some sucker has paid them that much. I just enjoy them sitting in my lap while I pretend to negotiate with them (grabbing much boo-tay!). That was fun....and FREE!

[Don Tomas]

Picky picky

You were probably the nerd that got whupped after school for always correcting the answers of your peers and the teacher.

Isn't that right braniac 5...

LOL.

No that was me! :D

And yes BB explained the US$200, actually most chicas there start off at RD$6000 or they did back in July. Like I said just wanted to know for curiousity sake.

[Don Tomas]

Pto.Pta. (Today Sat.)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rusa 9:30, 31.00

I went down the road to Hills Exchange Bank and got 32.25


Panic level goes down?

[Andy]

Pto.Pta. (Today Sat.)

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Rusa 9:30, 31.00

I went down the road to Hills Exchange Bank and got 32.25


Panic level goes down?

Not yet, we still waiting back to 45..50 :roll:

[gdogg]

I'm with Andy. Waiting on 45...fantasizing about 50 by January.

[MisterPink]

http://www.funglode.org/menu2/noticias/default.htm

l.fernández@funglode.org

[cremaconpalo]

Re:"www.funglode.org/menu2/noticias/default.htm"........

Your point being what???? Sorry, but it's lost on me (without having to read the whole website).

Thanks.

[WSJ3]

There is just too much information on this site to focus in on a particular topic...

What item on the site are you referring to?

[cremaconpalo]

You mean me?

I think my e-mail to Leonel posted in the wrong forum: I meant to post it here! Oh well, WTF! LOL!

[Jimmydr]

You mean me?

I think my e-mail to Leonel posted in the wrong forum: I meant to post it here! Oh well, WTF! LOL!

I moved it to stand alone, it was that good.

[Gutter Meat]

Was just in Sosua 10/1/04 X-change rate was 29 pesos =$1.00 :(

[WSJ3]

Was just in Sosua 10/1/04 X-change rate was 29 pesos =$1.00 :(

How was the pussy to monger ratio?

[nomad]

It is low in Cabarete also. My wife just got 26 to the dollar. Ouch! The exchange rate has gone down but not the prices. Food, Drinks and Whores are still high.

Nomad

[MisterPink]

Cabarete historically is 2 - 4 Pesos lower than Sosua Cambio rate!
ENVIOS is paying 34 right now!

[BrooklynBeas]

Picky picky

You were probably the nerd that got whupped after school for always correcting the answers of your peers and the teacher.

Isn't that right braniac 5...

LOL.

No that was me! :D

And yes BB explained the US$200, actually most chicas there start off at RD$6000 or they did back in July. Like I said just wanted to know for curiousity sake.

From my experiences in the POP clubs the chicas start off at 4000-5000 TLN... They usually come down ... or came down back a few months ago to 2500-3000... In Sosua the average girl would go from 1000-1500 TLN at most 2000... but i wouldnt pay it... updates in a week

[WSJ3]

From my experiences in the POP clubs the chicas start off at 4000-5000 TLN... They usually come down ... or came down back a few months ago to 2500-3000... In Sosua the average girl would go from 1000-1500 TLN at most 2000... but i wouldnt pay it... updates in a week

2500 pesos is about 80 US at the current exchange rate

1500 pesos is about 50 US at the current exchange rate

50 for a really nice GFE is hard to beat...

And for the monger that sent his Western Union Chica $2,000 US greenbacks
(Which is about 60,000 DR pesos more than a years pay)

You need JESUS man.

[Don Tomas]

Roller Coaster Time...


33 to 1 at Vimenca in Sosua at 11 am today.


33.5 Banca Santa Cruz in Sosua at 10:15 AM.


At 10am eastern RUSA in POP paying 33 to 1


04 October, Monday 9:30am, Sto Dgo cambio quoted RD$34.00 for my USD.


33 to 1

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Yesterday...Saturday...on downtown streets of Santiago. I got the feeling from talking to the guy that the dollar is heading back up. May be 35 again sometime next week.

[WSJ3]

Yesterday...Saturday...on downtown streets of Santiago. I got the feeling from talking to the guy that the dollar is heading back up. May be 35 again sometime next week.


That would be perfect.

If the peso would hit 40 by the time I arrived on the 23rd...

Oh what a lovely tea party (Jay and Silent Bob strike back quote)

[BrooklynBeas]

enviosboya.com has it at 33-1 right now ... it was 34-1 earlier today

[MisterPink]

ENVIOS is just buying back the $US they shorted @ 34!
All of these cambios are in actually no different than NASDAQ market makers. Buy low sell HIGH!

[Magnum]

I just got back yesterday from Sosua and the peso went nuts during my 5 days there. It started out as 33-1 on Wednesday, went down to 27/28-1 within a day and went back up yesterday to 32-1.

I bumped into Mav on the plane yesterday and he said it went from 37-1 - 28-1 in the week he was there. I was also speaking with Diego at the Europa about this and he said he heard it will go up again but not much.

What is pretty interesting is that even though the peso is going down, all of the prices for EVERYTHING in the stores/bars/restaurants are going up regardless. An example - a pequena at the Domino Bar is now 60 pesos, cigarettes at Super Super have gone from 299 pesos to 389 pesos, a bottle of Bailey's at Super Super was 560 + pesos when the peso was at 28-1, a pizza at Isla Bonita has gone from around 175 pesos to 225+ depending what you want on it. It does not end there. It is happening all over town. They all are definitely trying to get while the getting is good. I guess they are trying to make as much as they can as quickly as they can.

Still beats being home in my book....just bring a few extra bucks and you will be good to go.

[Don Tomas]

An example - a pequena at the Domino Bar is now 60 pesos, cigarettes at Super Super have gone from 299 pesos to 389 pesos, a bottle of Bailey's at Super Super was 560 + pesos when the peso was at 28-1,

Tobacco & Alcohol taxes suck!


A 20-pack of Marlboro cigarettes that previously cost RD$284.92 was increased to RD$368.50 to reflect the increase in taxes following the implementation of the new tax reform.
Similarly, a 22-oz bottle of Presidente beer will now cost RD$50, while a 12-oz bottle sells for RD$30, representing increases of 22% and 20% over previous prices.

[milone]

[b]Dominican Republic Banking and Exchange Rates:

Due to the previous devaluation of the Peso vs. the US Dollar (which has now gone the other way) many Dominicans have converted their currency holdings to US Dollars. As such, the local banking system is flush with US Dollars and the result has been a decline in US Dollar interest rates as a result. Most banks are currently offering anywhere from 2 to 4 percent on US Dollar savings accounts and up to 5 or 6 percent on time deposits. However, time deposits at local banks in Pesos will offer up to 20 percent. In addition, the current exchange rate is about 28 Pesos to one US Dollar, down from the previous high of 52 Pesos to the Dollar. What is going on? The current government is attempting to contract the money supply with three main goals in mind. One is to curb and possibly reverse the inflation that existed under the previous administration, the second is to encourage more investment and third, to silence the outcry for adopting the US Dollar instead of the local currency as a medium of principle exchange. On the last point, indeed, many businesses have stopped indicating prices in Dollars and have gone back to Pesos as a result. All positive moves to stop the erosion of the national currency and to maintain control over the Central Bank and ability to influence economic policy. Once a country accepts the US Dollar as its legal tender, or allows for a scenario whereby the Central Bank becomes nothing more than a puppet instrument for another foreign government, then such a country has just lost is sovereignty. It would seem to me that this is something the current administration seemingly does not want to accept or see happen, and a admirable point to be sure.

[BrooklynBeas]

33-1 on Enviosboya.com today and I spoke with a friend that lives in STI last night and he said it was trading on the streets yesterday at 34...

[WSJ3]

33-1 on Enviosboya.com today and I spoke with a friend that lives in STI last night and he said it was trading on the streets yesterday at 34...

Let's hope that the prices keep rising.

[Russel4339]

Mmilone - That is a very well reasoned explanation of the current trend in the Peso. At least it explains it. If you came up with yourself - kudos to you. If you didn't - kudos to you anyway for making us think.

All I hope for is that rate goes back up somewhat before I land in TWO DAYS!

[MisterPink]

I SMELL SOMETHING

Don't forget one thing, Leonel is just as bad of a criminal, perhaps a smarter one than Hipo. The wealthy "insiders" make a bloody ass fortune on these volatile swings of the peso in both directions. Prices of consumer goods take time to adjust to currency fluctuations.....months.

Read between the lines, someone purchased large amount of $US Dollars at $RD 28 -30 and now we magically are back to $35! These fast volatile moves of The $RD/$USD Fx Rate hurt both locals who are now forced to pay $RD50 Peso prices for locally priced goods and services, and the Tourist gets bent over as well losing out on exchange rates.....while paying inflated prices!

Who benefits? The Administration and the 5 or 6 SUPER Wealthy Families.

[WSJ3]

I SMELL SOMETHING

Don't forget one thing, Leonel is just as bad of a criminal, perhaps a smarter one than Hipo. The wealthy "insiders" make a bloody ass fortune on these volatile swings of the peso in both directions. Prices of consumer goods take time to adjust to currency fluctuations.....months.

Read between the lines, someone purchased large amount of $US Dollars at $RD 28 -30 and now we magically are back to $35! These fast volatile moves of The $RD/$USD Fx Rate hurt both locals who are now forced to pay $RD50 Peso prices for locally priced goods and services, and the Tourist gets bent over as well losing out on exchange rates.....while paying inflated prices!

Who benefits? The Administration and the 5 or 6 SUPER Wealthy Families.

Historically that has always been the case...

Just watch Wall Street with Charlie Sheen and you will get the crash course in GREED.

Greed for lack of a better term is good (Micheal Douglas quote)

Money has always been and will remain in the hands of the privileged few.

There are only two types of people on the planet the very rich and the very poor...everything else is an illusion.

[BrooklynBeas]

Well it looks like someone wants to buy more dollars today... Its back to 30-1 on enviosboya.com

Fucking 3 more days and Im off to DR... it would be nice if it can go back to at least 35 by then

[Jimmydr]

Well it looks like someone wants to buy more dollars today... Its back to 30-1 on enviosboya.com

Fucking 3 more days and Im off to DR... it would be nice if it can go back to at least 35 by then

Yesterday at 1PM it was 33-1 via exchange place on 7th avenue in NYC.

[BrooklynBeas]

Well it looks like someone wants to buy more dollars today... Its back to 30-1 on enviosboya.com

Fucking 3 more days and Im off to DR... it would be nice if it can go back to at least 35 by then

Yesterday at 1PM it was 33-1 via exchange place on 7th avenue in NYC.

7th and what?

this may wind up being a good idea

[Jimmydr]

Well it looks like someone wants to buy more dollars today... Its back to 30-1 on enviosboya.com

Fucking 3 more days and Im off to DR... it would be nice if it can go back to at least 35 by then

Yesterday at 1PM it was 33-1 via exchange place on 7th avenue in NYC.

7th and what?

this may wind up being a good idea


I am sorry, I was inquiring about sending money, not buying it and they said that was the rate.

[guttaman]

Just wondering if offerring US currency might get a better value. Most chica's i met loved mister Jefferson and Hamilton.

[BrooklynBeas]

enviosboya.com is down to 30-1 right now !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WSJ3]

Just wondering if offerring US currency might get a better value. Most chica's i met loved mister Jefferson and Hamilton.

I don't think it matters.

Every time I gave a chica US greenbacks when we were leaving the Europa they just changed the money into pesos.

[guttaman]

thought conversion rate might confuse chicas. But then again they don't shit unless money is involved.

[BrooklynBeas]

30-1 once again this morning on Enviosboya.com!

[John Locke]

Down to 28 yesterday, 29 this morning. This is in Cabarete, maybe a little higher in Sosua.

[BrooklynBeas]

Down to 28 yesterday, 29 this morning. This is in Cabarete, maybe a little higher in Sosua.

firewalker... can we get an on-scene report from you about what you are paying ur chicas while the rate is 28-1... ?

[WSJ3]

Down to 28 yesterday, 29 this morning. This is in Cabarete, maybe a little higher in Sosua.

I got a 30 to 1 quote in Sosua.

[BrooklynBeas]

Down to 28 yesterday, 29 this morning. This is in Cabarete, maybe a little higher in Sosua.

I got a 30 to 1 quote in Sosua.


What did you call up Sosua to find out... I know your not there... Someone call Judys Cambio and ask then .. Cual es su maldito cambio hoy? 809-571-3171

[Don Tomas]

10:15 AM 32 at Vimenca, 32.5 at Banca Santa Cruz. I received 32.7 on the street in Sosua for $600 U.S.


Going up again!

[WSJ3]

Down to 28 yesterday, 29 this morning. This is in Cabarete, maybe a little higher in Sosua.

I got a 30 to 1 quote in Sosua.


What did you call up Sosua to find out... I know your not there... Someone call Judys Cambio and ask then .. Cual es su maldito cambio hoy? 809-571-3171

I am connected like the mafia baby...

LOL.

[billybob]

10/7
just checked into the santo domingo marriott courtyard
32 to 1

the cambio at the airport is 25 to 1
as was thomas cook in ewr airport

best i could get on a taxi was $20
others were talking $27 to $39 (us dollars)

but that rrate may only be availabe to those staying here

[RearWindow]

I was in BC 9/27-10/4 and saw the RD drop from 34 to 27 and climb back to 33 in 7 days. I think you are going to see this rollercoaster ride for while as the new Government gets established, and deals with the lingering problems from the last regime.

The good news, every chica I was with was cheaper , (most by far) than my last trip. It IS down season now ,so maybe that skewed things, but I got no complaints. I came back with more more money than ever before.

[BrooklynBeas]

32-1 right now on Enviosboya.com... hope I can get about 34 or 35 tomorrow when I finally go back to my homeland!

[BrooklynBeas]

32-1 right now on Enviosboya.com... hope I can get about 34 or 35 tomorrow when I finally go back to my homeland!

Its still at 32-1 right now.....

[Don Tomas]

Received RD$32.7 per US$
Sosua, 10:30 AM, Cambista Mapello

[WSJ3]

I believe it is at 1 to 31 right now Don Tomas.

Can you confirm?

[WSJ3]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v477/wsj3/1y.gif

A brief history of the DR pesos fluctuations...

[gdogg]

It needs to get back to that 54 range by years end. That would be lovely!