10/2004 - Current rate of exchange (Current Info)

[Jimmydr]

Its about 31.50-32.50.

[Don Tomas]

Puerto Plata - Rusa today Wed. 32.50, 8:30 Am.

[ErikS]

XE.com lists 29.74

[BrooklynBeas]

this really fucking sucks... www.enviosboya.com has it at 29-1 today!!!

countdown is two weeks from today!

[gdogg]

Come on...get to 40, dammit!!
:evil:

[BrooklynBeas]

Come on...get to 40, dammit!!
:evil:

This thread is for posting current rates only G... do make me get Jimmy to spank you!

31.07 on Oanda today...

[gdogg]

Sorry...emotions got the best of me! (I guess I did it again...whoops!)

[culebra]

Live mid-market rates as of 2004.11.05 14:20:55 GMT.
1.00 USD
United States Dollars = 29.0135 DOP
Dominican Republic Pesos
1 USD = 29.0135 DOP 1 DOP = 0.0344667 USD

[domfan]

right now at banco de reservas 28.00 :shock:

[BrooklynBeas]

28 was the rate on enviosboya.com earlier today and now it is down to 27.5 this really sucks... countdown is 10 days

[psriches]

Can they initiate a one weekend rate on december 3rd just for me?? Let's say maybe, 45-1...... :wink:

[MisterPink]

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[domfan]

this morning at banco de reservas 26.75 itch.... :roll:

[Jimmydr]

Can they initiate a one weekend rate on december 3rd just for me?? Let's say maybe, 45-1...... :wink:

They did but it was December 2003 :D

[BrooklynBeas]

26.5 on www.enviosboya.com this morning.... we are fucked guys!

[Magnum]

Shit and I thought I had it bad there last week when I was getting a low of 28-1.

Incredible still is that the prices for EVERYTHING down there has not gone down but has either remained the same or gone up.

90 pesos for a pequena in Classico......130 pesos for a Corona in Domino...225 pesos for an Antipasto appetizer in Isla Bonita pizzeria.....I would be embarassed to tell you what I paid for a seafood dinner in Cabarete.....it is getting out of control.....

[Reel Deal]

Prices will change when a vendors total revenue decreases to below break even. Could take a while, depending on how much economic pain a vendor can endure.

What is the rate fluctuation with the Canadian $, the pound, DM, lira, franc, etc? This figures into the overall picture.

I love chica logic: the rate goes down, so their prices go up to compensate. I guess Adam Smiths Law doesn't apply to DR whores...

[cremaconpalo]

Prices will change when a vendors total revenue decreases to below break even. Could take a while, depending on how much economic pain a vendor can endure.

imho...when you see them rioting in SD and Santiago and burning tires in the street, obstructing traffic and fighting with the soldiers and police again...That's the surest indicator that the peso is goin' to rise against the dollar AND prices are going to change! :evil:

Insurrection can be a beautiful thing!................................... :lol: :lol: :lol:

[domfan]

perhaps i should invent a timeshare package for chicas :lol:
with guarantted rates, well or guaranteed cumms.... 8)

[guttaman]

got 10000dtr at 32 to 1 on halloween for next trip. Just lucky.

[continentalmike]

Prices will change when a vendors total revenue decreases to below break even. Could take a while, depending on how much economic pain a vendor can endure.

What is the rate fluctuation with the Canadian $, the pound, DM, lira, franc, etc? This figures into the overall picture.

I love chica logic: the rate goes down, so their prices go up to compensate. I guess Adam Smiths Law doesn't apply to DR whores...

:?: Umm.. sorry RD but the DM, lire and franc have been replaced by a brand new currency.. it's called the Euro.. currently trading at around 1.29 dollar to the euro... you might have heard about it.. :P

[continentalmike]

Prices will change when a vendors total revenue decreases to below break even. Could take a while, depending on how much economic pain a vendor can endure.

What is the rate fluctuation with the Canadian $, the pound, DM, lira, franc, etc? This figures into the overall picture.

I love chica logic: the rate goes down, so their prices go up to compensate. I guess Adam Smiths Law doesn't apply to DR whores...

:?: Umm.. sorry RD but the DM, lire and franc have been replaced by a brand new currency.. it's called the Euro.. currently trading at around 1.29 dollar to the euro... you might have heard about it.. :P

[BrooklynBeas]

got 10000dtr at 32 to 1 on halloween for next trip. Just lucky.

When is your next trip... this may not be a good investment if its after Feb.. or March..

[Reel Deal]

Prices will change when a vendors total revenue decreases to below break even. Could take a while, depending on how much economic pain a vendor can endure.

What is the rate fluctuation with the Canadian $, the pound, DM, lira, franc, etc? This figures into the overall picture.

I love chica logic: the rate goes down, so their prices go up to compensate. I guess Adam Smiths Law doesn't apply to DR whores...

:?: Umm.. sorry RD but the DM, lire and franc have been replaced by a brand new currency.. it's called the Euro.. currently trading at around 1.29 dollar to the euro... you might have heard about it.. :P :roll:

Of course.

But the Euro has differing degrees of buying power within each country.

I was trying to point out that members of this board are not the only ones which can affect the pricing structures in the DR.

[MisterPink]

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[WSJ3]

Friday, November 12, 2004

1 US Dollar = 29.08000 Dominican R. Peso
1 Dominican R. Peso (DOP) = 0.03439 US Dollar (USD)

Median price = 27.00000 / 29.08000 (bid/ask)
Minimum price = 24.94000 / 26.05900
Maximum price = 27.00000 / 29.08000

[continentalmike]

The recent weakening USD vs, EUR is generally not reflected in the RD/USD pair. If you are a good Arbitrageur you can take advantage of the recent strength of the EUR! Dominican Banks never pay the full value of the RD/EUR swap. This trade is only worthwhile on an institutional level, and has to be pre arranged at an Exchange house.

USD = 1.2932 EUR
USD = RD27
EUR = RD34

Agreed! The EUR-guys get a sucker deal in the DR.. I always get pesos from the AT-machine and change to dollars if I need them..

[domfan]

rate this morning at banco de reservas: 27.75

[jd_mine]

I never change Euro's in DR. They fuck you on the rate. The rate from the machine is a LOT better.
I get some dollars here in Holland to pay the hotel there and all the other pesos come from the ATM.
I should do some calculations to see if it is worth it to just get dollars and exchange those to pesos.
The dollar is like 1.30 to the euro now, could be worth it.....

[guttaman]

Beas, going 1/13 to 1/25. Hope i got good infomation for getting that many pesos. Like you say was told by a few business owners that they do not see dollar making a comeback till after like you said Feb or March. Hope my gamble pays off.

[MisterPink]

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[BrooklynBeas]

Beas, going 1/13 to 1/25. Hope i got good infomation for getting that many pesos. Like you say was told by a few business owners that they do not see dollar making a comeback till after like you said Feb or March. Hope my gamble pays off.

Good Luck... I brought back 9000 pesos a couple of trips ago but i didnt make much on that... it went up or down just about a peso or 2...

[BrooklynBeas]

I will not be bringing back any pesos this trip... unless i win some money at the casino the last night.... I dont plan on going back to DR for a while after this trip... i need some time off and to save some money for Brazil and or Colombia

[domfan]

right now at banco de reservas 29.00

[WSJ3]

Currency Conversion Results
Symbol U.S. Dollar Exchange
Rate Dominican Peso Bid Ask
USDDOP=X 1 Nov 17 27.000 27.000 27.000 29.050

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[domfan]

right now 29.00 at banco de reservas
dont loose hope......

[BrooklynBeas]

right now 29.00 at banco de reservas
dont loose hope......

29-1 on enviosboya.com today... 30-1 would be very nice tomorrow at my man tutti frutti...

[psriches]

Hey guys, what is the exchange rate in Sosua??

[gdogg]

28.50 per EnviosBoya. BOOOOO!
:evil:

[JDR]

29.50 yesterday.

[domfan]

29.00 banco de reservas this morning.

[gdogg]

28.50 per EnviosBoya (again). They must be a little off.

[WSJ3]

Just round your numbers up.

[gdogg]

Yesterday Envio Boya had it at 28.50. Jimmy said it was 29.50. Rounding up won't help much.

[WSJ3]

Yeah I know but domfan had it at 29 this morning JimmyDR's quote was for yesterday.

You have to account for some fluctuations...

[domfan]

banco de reservas up right now to 29.50........

[WSJ3]

Yeah it is hovering around 30pesos.

[JDR]

Judies was 29.60 today.

[Locutus]

So what are the chicas asking for?

Is it still in the 3000DR range?

[WSJ3]

xe.com Universal Currency Converter ® Results
Live mid-market rates as of 2004.11.24 16:36:58 GMT.
1.00 USD
United States Dollars = 30.0250 DOP
Dominican Republic Pesos
1 USD = 30.0250 DOP 1 DOP = 0.0333056 USD

[JDR]

guy on the beach giving 30-1, claims its 32 in Santo Domingo.

[WSJ3]

Its getting higher everyday.

[gdogg]

Now we're talking!
:twisted:

[Apos]

Is the guy on the beach Mapeo?

[JDR]

Is the guy on the beach Mapeo?

No but this Mapeo said he would cash my check? Can I rely on him?

[Apos]

Your decision but when I was down last January I used him exclusively on Nomad's recommendation. So did many others known to this forum. I will use him again when I return this December. He is a cool guy and (almost) always beats the rates of other legit places. You can find him on the beach every day but Saturday.

[BrooklynBeas]

on Friday nov 19 i got 28.80 at Judys... changed for 28-29 for the rest of the week when i needed it... at one time some street guy offered me 30-1 but i didnt need any...

[domfan]

banco de reservas right now 28.50

[Reel Deal]

30:1 Saturday at the Gran Almirante Casino in Santiago.

[BrooklynBeas]

30:1 Saturday at the Gran Almirante Casino in Santiago.

i think casinos give the best rates of all... they give you the rate in the bank at the time... Mav told me he got 30.20 at the casino while i was getting 28-29 on the street!

[D_W_]

Official Bank Rate today (12/02): 26.25:$1

Chica Ho's better start adjusting their rates!

[Reel Deal]

Official Bank Rate today (12/02): 26.25:$1

Chica Ho's better start adjusting their rates!WHEW!!!! Why just last night I sold 2400 pesos to DT @ 29:1... :D

[D_W_]

Official Bank Rate today (12/02): 26.25:$1

Chica Ho's better start adjusting their rates!WHEW!!!! Why just last night I sold 2400 pesos to DT @ 29:1... :D

That's hilarious... :o

[BrooklynBeas]

Thank Kiki... i mean Thank God i only came home with 500 pesos this trip instead of the usual 3000!!!

[Reel Deal]

(Note to self: Tonite, offer DT 26:1 for the pesos he bought from me... :D )

[BrooklynBeas]

(Note to self: Tonite, offer DT 26:1 for the pesos he bought from me... :D )

just wait till you go back if it will be after Feb.... the rate should be up to 35 or maybe 37 by then

[Don Tomas]

Official Bank Rate today (12/02): 26.25:$1

Chica Ho's better start adjusting their rates!WHEW!!!! Why just last night I sold 2400 pesos to DT @ 29:1... :D

It's all good, due to the fact I was ROBBED my last night it would have sucked to return with no pesos in my pocket when I returned in December and I need them for the taxi and Presidente when I get out of the airport.

I could have been dumber like Fernandez and signed an Oil contract with Venezuela for $40/barrel...Note Long term contracts are at $40/barrel and short term is $44 today!!! :shock:

[MisterPink]

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[continentalmike]

Gotta love those Euro's :P

[BrooklynBeas]

Official Bank Rate today (12/02): 26.25:$1

Chica Ho's better start adjusting their rates!WHEW!!!! Why just last night I sold 2400 pesos to DT @ 29:1... :D

It's all good, due to the fact I was ROBBED my last night it would have sucked to return with no pesos in my pocket when I returned in December and I need them for the taxi and Presidente when I get out of the airport.

I could have been dumber like Fernandez and signed an Oil contract with Venezuela for $40/barrel...Note Long term contracts are at $40/barrel and short term is $44 today!!! :shock:

cant you just change money at the airport if you cant wait to drink your presidente till you get to the hotel... or bring back just a lil... i brought back 500 pesos this trip cause i know its gonna go up...

[Reel Deal]

Fernandez getting $40 oil is a major coup!!!! That will definitely help the DR economy, especially since I understand Venezuela agreed to liberal credit terms.

On another note: I fully expect the Euro to lose ground against the dollar in the next 3 months. The dollar has about bottomed out-there is a definite floor to the rate. At the absolute bottom, you'll see euros flee to the US stock market again with the dollar strengthening.

That bodes well for the DR/dollar rate short term (prolly after the first of the year). I will not be surprised at a 35:1 rate, which would reflect the stronger dollar, and reduced inflationary pressure in the DR.

All good. :D

[continentalmike]

Fernandez getting $40 oil is a major coup!!!! That will definitely help the DR economy, especially since I understand Venezuela agreed to liberal credit terms.

On another note: I fully expect the Euro to lose ground against the dollar in the next 3 months. The dollar has about bottomed out-there is a definite floor to the rate. At the absolute bottom, you'll see euros flee to the US stock market again with the dollar strengthening.

That bodes well for the DR/dollar rate short term (prolly after the first of the year). I will not be surprised at a 35:1 rate, which would reflect the stronger dollar, and reduced inflationary pressure in the DR.

All good. :D

RD - the euro/dollar rate is dependend upon how cheap the Bush admin wants to make its exports.. currently a high euro is hurting Europe more than doing any good, so I hope you're right, but I doubt it.

I don't see dollar interest going up and with the current trade deficit I think the US will want to keep exporting as much as they can..

But hey we'll see..

I agree with peso/dollar assumption. currently Dr-exports are hit by the high peso rate..

[Don Tomas]

cant you just change money at the airport if you cant wait to drink your presidente till you get to the hotel... or bring back just a lil... i brought back 500 pesos this trip cause i know its gonna go up...

Few reasons:
One: I have never found the money changer at the airport in Santiago or Puerto Plata.

Two: My next flight into paradise is to Las Americas in Santo Domingo, a totally new airport for me and I also arrive at 10:30pm. Even if I found the money changer, will they be open at 11pm? Now I have money to last me until the morning!

Three: There are other reasons to need pesos right away besides a Presidente, on mine and RD's first trip we got our Jeep with fumes in the tank.

I realize the government will probably up the rate a couple days before Christmas, I know it's gone down in the past but it's just a hunch on my part to make sure people are happy for Christmas. With the current trend (27ish right now) I would guess a solid 30-1 for a few days before Christmas. I do not see it higher. I bought RD$2420 for US$84 (I sold a RD$20 note to someone for US$1) so I got a rate of 28.8-1, if the rate is 30-1 on 12/23 I would have lost $100 pesos in the deal. I won't cry about it.

[Don Tomas]

Fernandez getting $40 oil is a major coup!!!! That will definitely help the DR economy, especially since I understand Venezuela agreed to liberal credit terms.

The Terms:
-One year contract with automatic renewals each year thereafter.
-50,000 barrels of oil or equivalent forms of fuel a day @ $40/barrel
-25% of the cost will be financed for 15 years at 2% interest with a one year grace period to pay the principal payable in Cash, Goods, and/or Services

The accord also includes a commitment by the Venezuelan government to collaborate in the exploration for oil in the D.R. and to train Dominican technicians.

The D.R. consumes an average of 140,00 barrels of oil daily, of which 110,000 are imported from Venezuela. The imports from Venezuela, however, were suspended in September 2003 after Chavez clashed with former D.R. President Hipolito Mejia, accusing Mejia of permitting former Venezuelan President Carlos Andres Perez to use the territory of the D.R. to conspire against Chavez.

[Reel Deal]

Fernandez getting $40 oil is a major coup!!!! That will definitely help the DR economy, especially since I understand Venezuela agreed to liberal credit terms.

On another note: I fully expect the Euro to lose ground against the dollar in the next 3 months. The dollar has about bottomed out-there is a definite floor to the rate. At the absolute bottom, you'll see euros flee to the US stock market again with the dollar strengthening.

That bodes well for the DR/dollar rate short term (prolly after the first of the year). I will not be surprised at a 35:1 rate, which would reflect the stronger dollar, and reduced inflationary pressure in the DR.

All good. :D
RD - the euro/dollar rate is dependend upon how cheap the Bush admin wants to make its exports.. currently a high euro is hurting Europe more than doing any good, so I hope you're right, but I doubt it.

I don't see dollar interest going up and with the current trade deficit I think the US will want to keep exporting as much as they can..

But hey we'll see..

I agree with peso/dollar assumption. currently Dr-exports are hit by the high peso rate..My point is that most currency in the world is institutional, and chases the greates potential return.

In this case, the US stock market-arguably the single most powerful private financial institution on the world-has been treading water really since 9/11. It has gone through a vetting and normalization process for quite a while.

When institutional investors see upside in the US stock markets, THAT is when you will see a rapid influx of foreign investment, and that is when the dollar becomes much stronger.

Additionally, the Fed in the US has been increasing the overnight rate recently, which is a signal they think the US economy is starting to heat up-a very good thing for the entire world. Low interest rates, modest inflation, unemployment at 5.1%, home ownership at an all-time high, and capital orders increasing are clear signals the Bear is awakening. You gotta remember-we just went through a year-long heated election process where one political party did everything they could to talk the economy down, making domestic and international investors a little skittish. That's history now. Time to "get 'er done".

I know Euros don't care for Bush (I also know the European press does NOT tell the whole story or truth about American politics), but NO US PRESIDENT can do very much about international trade. He can tweak around the edges, but short of an embargo can do little. It's really up to the market and the Law of Supply and Demand.

As for a trade deficit-it does not exist in a pure sense. Goods go in and out, but currency ALSO goes in and out. By combining goods, services, and currency, all trade is pretty much equal. Remember, currency is a "good" (or commodity), too. Trade is not all "guns and butter".

A shift in the DR rate from 27:1 (RD/US) to 35:1 is not especially radical; it's rather subtle in the bigger picture.

[Reel Deal]

Few reasons:
One: I have never found the money changer at the airport in Santiago or Puerto Plata.I found it when I went with Mario to check weather and file the flight plan. It faces away from the rental car area, but it's pretty much out in the open. Don't know the hours, though...

Lose RD$100? :shock: That's a Grande and a short!!!!!!!

[BrooklynBeas]

cant you just change money at the airport if you cant wait to drink your presidente till you get to the hotel... or bring back just a lil... i brought back 500 pesos this trip cause i know its gonna go up...

Few reasons:
One: I have never found the money changer at the airport in Santiago or Puerto Plata.

Two: My next flight into paradise is to Las Americas in Santo Domingo, a totally new airport for me and I also arrive at 10:30pm. Even if I found the money changer, will they be open at 11pm? Now I have money to last me until the morning!

Three: There are other reasons to need pesos right away besides a Presidente, on mine and RD's first trip we got our Jeep with fumes in the tank.

I realize the government will probably up the rate a couple days before Christmas, I know it's gone down in the past but it's just a hunch on my part to make sure people are happy for Christmas. With the current trend (27ish right now) I would guess a solid 30-1 for a few days before Christmas. I do not see it higher. I bought RD$2420 for US$84 (I sold a RD$20 note to someone for US$1) so I got a rate of 28.8-1, if the rate is 30-1 on 12/23 I would have lost $100 pesos in the deal. I won't cry about it.

you cheap fuck... you charged someone for a souvenior!!!

[Don Tomas]

Lose RD$100? :shock: That's a Grande and a short!!!!!!!

Heck I can get two Grandes for RD$100 provided I do not buy them in a club or on a beach!

[Don Tomas]

cant you just change money at the airport if you cant wait to drink your presidente till you get to the hotel... or bring back just a lil... i brought back 500 pesos this trip cause i know its gonna go up...

Few reasons:
One: I have never found the money changer at the airport in Santiago or Puerto Plata.

Two: My next flight into paradise is to Las Americas in Santo Domingo, a totally new airport for me and I also arrive at 10:30pm. Even if I found the money changer, will they be open at 11pm? Now I have money to last me until the morning!

Three: There are other reasons to need pesos right away besides a Presidente, on mine and RD's first trip we got our Jeep with fumes in the tank.

I realize the government will probably up the rate a couple days before Christmas, I know it's gone down in the past but it's just a hunch on my part to make sure people are happy for Christmas. With the current trend (27ish right now) I would guess a solid 30-1 for a few days before Christmas. I do not see it higher. I bought RD$2420 for US$84 (I sold a RD$20 note to someone for US$1) so I got a rate of 28.8-1, if the rate is 30-1 on 12/23 I would have lost $100 pesos in the deal. I won't cry about it.

you cheap fuck... you charged someone for a souvenior!!!

I will ignore the above comment from Mr "It's my birthday, pay for a Passions BBBJ for me"

Besides he offered me the US$1, have you ever refused money?

[BrooklynBeas]

yes i have refused money... i have bought things for my friends before and they went to hand me the money and i said dont worry about it... you havent?

[Don Tomas]

yes i have refused money... i have bought things for my friends before and they went to hand me the money and i said dont worry about it... you havent?

I usually say it before hand if I am picking up the tab. Sorry if you say to me, I will give you US$1 for a RD$20 note then I am taking the dollar!

[psriches]

27.50 at JUDY'S today..... :cry:

[guttaman]

No fucking way. At 27.5 / 1500 short time is $54 and change. 1000dr is $36. Fucking Costa Rica is lookin better.

[MisterPink]

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[psriches]

Who pays $RD1500?
One day you guys will learn Spanish.
The good old days they never turned down $RD500.
Yes I am Jewish.and they actually get rd1500 and more. the chicas are waking up!! or the mongers are falling asleep!! :wink:

[continentalmike]

Lechero, Jimmy and BB's are right.. everything and I mean everything is negotiable in the DR.

Other than that.. what's this talk about Chanukah and joining a nice temple in Sosua.. the Jewish mongering site?

No, I aint Jewish but my Jewish friends tell me I invented bargaining and sold it to the Jews as an invention :D

Besides the definition of a Dutchman is a guy who buys from a Jew and sells to a Scot and still make a profit :D

[BrooklynBeas]

i will never pay 1500 ST for a chica unless the rate goes to 60-1... My spanish is too advanced for that to ever happen again... maybe when i was a newbee but never again... I turned down 1000 TLN's from chicas at classico last trip... although that is my limit... 500 ST 1000 TLN... never more... sometimes less

[D_W_]

i will never pay 1500 ST for a chica unless the rate goes to 60-1... My spanish is too advanced for that to ever happen again... maybe when i was a newbee but never again... I turned down 1000 TLN's from chicas at classico last trip... although that is my limit... 500 ST 1000 TLN... never more... sometimes less

Say it again brother !

Can I get an AMEN!!!!!!!!!

:mrgreen:

[JDR]

i will never pay 1500 ST for a chica unless the rate goes to 60-1... My spanish is too advanced for that to ever happen again... maybe when i was a newbee but never again... I turned down 1000 TLN's from chicas at classico last trip... although that is my limit... 500 ST 1000 TLN... never more... sometimes less

Say it again brother !

Can I get an AMEN!!!!!!!!!

:mrgreen:

Amen :D

[RearWindow]

And what the hell is the exchange rate?!! :x

[the_Jayman]

And what the hell is the exchange rate?!! :x

No fuckin idea and I ain't gonna try and find it in this thread.

[MisterPink]

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[domfan]

good link, tx lechoso

[RearWindow]

You expect any thread to stay "On Topic?"

$28.00

http://www.agentedecambioboya.com/tasas_cambio.aspWhat was I thinking? :oops: Thanks for the link as well.

[Don Tomas]

R.u.s.a. Pop 12.00 Pm $ 600 @ 28.60

[BrooklynBeas]

R.u.s.a. Pop 12.00 Pm $ 600 @ 28.60

what the hell is that ?? the rate that you got when you sent your novia $600 bucks?

[Don Tomas]

R.u.s.a. Pop 12.00 Pm $ 600 @ 28.60

what the hell is that ?? the rate that you got when you sent your novia $600 bucks?

RUSA is an exchange house in Puerto Plata. I got the rate from DR1's Forum, no I didn't send anyone money!!!

[BrooklynBeas]

R.u.s.a. Pop 12.00 Pm $ 600 @ 28.60

what the hell is that ?? the rate that you got when you sent your novia $600 bucks?

RUSA is an exchange house in Puerto Plata. I got the rate from DR1's Forum, no I didn't send anyone money!!!

OK sorry... cant wait to see if it goes up to 35 by Feb/March which is what most guys predict...

[Don Tomas]

Banco Santa Cruz in Sosua today (12/22): 28.45

[JDR]

Its 28.50 - 29.00 in Sosua around 4PM.

[JDR]

Peso was at 29.50 yesterday and the guy said wait til Monday, it might be 30!

[JDR]

30.6 today, yes 30.6 today!!!

[Apos]

30.6 today, yes 30.6 today!!!

At Western Union this morning, Sosua

[BrooklynBeas]

30.6 today, yes 30.6 today!!!

At Western Union this morning, Sosua

you mean to tell me Jimmy is western unioning money to the DR and he is in the DR!!! wow... ive heard it all now!

[JDR]

No, Western Union changes dollars as well. The street rate is 30.50 now.

[Reel Deal]

DT told me 32 in Santiago on Tuesday.

[JDR]

DT told me 32 in Santiago on Tuesday.

Just got 31 in Sosua!

[the_Jayman]

DT told me 32 in Santiago on Tuesday.

Just got 31 in Sosua!

This is very good news :P

[Reel Deal]

The novia got 33 @ a Santiago bank yesterday...

[JDR]

Judies is 29.80 now.

[guttaman]

xe.com has 30 to1 exchange. The street usually is 2 to 3 above this. Any reports from the streets of DR.

[El Drunko]

The rate of exchange sucks...... I have one last trip in me thats already booked...March 23-29. After that I'm gonna start looking for a new 3rd world country. The day has come that I can`t get a beer for under a buck......Its time to move on....

[BrooklynBeas]

The day has come that I can`t get a beer for under a buck......Its time to move on....

Although im not a heavy beer drinker... this is a very true fact!!!

[continentalmike]

maybe the dollar should be a little stronger... dollar/ euro at all time high of 1.35/1..

[gdogg]

Still getting 30 on the streets. Price hasn't changed much in either direction.

[guttaman]

Is peso still sitting at 30 for the weekend.

[gdogg]

Is peso still sitting at 30 for the weekend.

It was 30.90 at one cambio place earlier today, but it's back to 30. The guys on the street are still offering 30.
:evil:

[JDR]

Almost 31 :D I can see 35 - 38 in May! 8)

[gdogg]

Who cares about May? I want 35-38 RIGHT NOW!!
:evil:

[Apos]

Who cares about May? I want 35-38 RIGHT NOW!!
:evil:

I DO! I can't return until the. Friday the 13th here I come!!!!!!

[gdogg]

30.00 again...everywhere! Actually, the owner of Super Super said that the bank diagonally across from the store has been beating the going price. Haven't bothered to check.

[seedGarden]

29.50 today on the street

[knotty]

yesterday, got 29.30 at Judy's

[psriches]

i thought it would be back in the 30's by now..... :cry:

[D_W_]

This sucks. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks and the dollar still hasn't gone up.

Thank you Mr. Bush and your trade defecit.

[Jimmydr]

This sucks. I'm leaving in less than 2 weeks and the dollar still hasn't gone up.

Thank you Mr. Bush and your trade defecit.


Relax in less than two weeks you will be getting BBBJs :D

[D_W_]

Relax in less than two weeks you will be getting BBBJs :D

ah yes, those words are like music to the savage beast... :P

[MisterPink]

CENSORED

[guttaman]

29.50 is the best all week.

[MisterPink]

CENSORED

[D_W_]

Dollar is strong today...may be start of a trend...

May be not... :cry:

[MisterPink]

CENSORED

[D_W_]

IMF meeting in February will determine la tasa.

When in February?

[BrooklynBeas]

IMF meeting in February will determine la tasa.

When in February?

right after your trip :twisted: hahaha

[MisterPink]

CENSORED

[BrooklynBeas]

28.50 this morning @ Tutti Fruiti!.


Benito,

He says hi!

was that his rate of the day or did he give you a half a peso more cause you know me...?

[psriches]

what's the rate??

[Kevy]

I am getting 29 from the guys on the street and I got 29.25 in Banco santacruz yesterday.

[Jimmydr]

I am getting 29 from the guys on the street and I got 29.25 in Banco santacruz yesterday.

It should have hit 35 by now. :(

[psriches]

29.80 yesterday at judy's

[psriches]

28 to 28.50 everywhere in Sosua

[MisterPink]

CENSORED

[psriches]

i got 28.50 this morning on the back street by casa marina, sosua.......

[psriches]

28.60 this morning at Judy's!

[the_Jayman]

it's hangin in there . . . keep us posted (gimmi 35 to 1 common gimmi 35 to 1)

[Kevy]

The rate is 28.25 in the banco and you might get 28.50 from the guys on the street. It has been that way for the last few days.

[psriches]

what's the rate looking like?

[BROOKLYN_357]

what's the rate looking like?

yahoo quote at 27.5

[psriches]

what's the rate looking like?

yahoo quote at 27.5I was hoping it would be at least 30...... :cry:

[Willie]

http://www.bancentral.gov.do/tasas_cambio/TMC4001.PDF

Willie

[Mister NYC]

What's gonna happen next? Some items have come down a tad bit, but barely enough compared to how things were when we were all getting 42+ for the dollar. A decent breakfast with one egg, a pot of coffee, glass of OJ, all the types of bread, jelly's, jam, and slices of cheese and ham, etc...goes for 180 pesos....that's about or little more than $6USD...just like at home at my local diner. This sucks. It wasn't what it used to be. There are more haitians in Classico than ever before, but that is because of the tourists from europe that cant get enough of ebony meat. The streets are dry and empty and there are still cases of electric outages. Bars that used to be full of life once like Domino's are empty and just dead lately. Police pick up chicas at 4:30pm now a days on the street looking for some money or whatever. It just isnt the same anymore!

[D_W_]

What's gonna happen next? Some items have come down a tad bit, but barely enough compared to how things were when we were all getting 42+ for the dollar. A decent breakfast with one egg, a pot of coffee, glass of OJ, all the types of bread, jelly's, jam, and slices of cheese and ham, etc...goes for 180 pesos....that's about or little more than $6USD...just like at home at my local diner. This sucks. It wasn't what it used to be. There are more haitians in Classico than ever before, but that is because of the tourists from europe that cant get enough of ebony meat. The streets are dry and empty and there are still cases of electric outages. Bars that used to be full of life once like Domino's are empty and just dead lately. Police pick up chicas at 4:30pm now a days on the street looking for some money or whatever. It just isnt the same anymore!

It's a problem...we just are going to have our fingers crossed. But I'm afraid Sosua and Boca Chica want to upscale their status. Who are we bullshitting...it's prime real estate.

[el_papi_chew_low]

What's gonna happen next? Some items have come down a tad bit, but barely enough compared to how things were when we were all getting 42+ for the dollar. A decent breakfast with one egg, a pot of coffee, glass of OJ, all the types of bread, jelly's, jam, and slices of cheese and ham, etc...goes for 180 pesos....that's about or little more than $6USD...just like at home at my local diner. This sucks. It wasn't what it used to be. There are more haitians in Classico than ever before, but that is because of the tourists from europe that cant get enough of ebony meat. The streets are dry and empty and there are still cases of electric outages. Bars that used to be full of life once like Domino's are empty and just dead lately. Police pick up chicas at 4:30pm now a days on the street looking for some money or whatever. It just isnt the same anymore!

As someone that sees the DR as more than a place for tourists to blow some spare cash on prostitutes, I don't see this as a totally bad direction. However, I'm not pleased with the way the government is going about it. I'd like to see a stronger dollar, but the DR is still relatively cheap. I guess its payback for everyone that was enjoying the 50 pesos exchange rate. As far as the Haitian babes, they do nothing for me but take up space. As far as the police - like NWA said "Fuck Tha Police" - the business community or some entity needs to put some pressure on the forces that can stop the police mafia bullshit.

[psriches]

The big shot crooked police in the capital are trying to clean up the crooked police in the local cities/towns.... go figure!

[BROOKLYN_357]

The big shot crooked police in the capital are trying to clean up the crooked police in the local cities/towns.... go figure!

everyone trying to get a piece of the crooked ass pie

[psriches]

What is the rate??

[nuhomet]

What is the rate??


I heard that at Judie's it was for $100 USD you can get 2900 Peso plus two rocks and a dime bag.

[BrooklynBeas]

What is the rate??


I heard that at Judie's it was for $100 USD you can get 2900 Peso plus two rocks and a dime bag.

lmao!... dont we have anyone down there now representing us? it seems we had it for a month or so when Gdogg and crew was there..,.

[RickRock]

According to the novia it is 28.75 DOP/USD.

dapanz1

[BrooklynBeas]

According to the novia it is 28.75 DOP/USD.

dapanz1

TY sir.... My friend is in the DR and i didnt even get one phone call since he has been there.... I think he gets home tomorrow but he is on buddy pass tickets so he can come back whenever

[JDR]

According to the novia it is 28.75 DOP/USD.

dapanz1

TY sir.... My friend is in the DR and i didnt even get one phone call since he has been there.... I think he gets home tomorrow but he is on buddy pass tickets so he can come back whenever

Hahaha

Joe called me yesterday.

[BrooklynBeas]

According to the novia it is 28.75 DOP/USD.

dapanz1

TY sir.... My friend is in the DR and i didnt even get one phone call since he has been there.... I think he gets home tomorrow but he is on buddy pass tickets so he can come back whenever

Hahaha

Joe called me yesterday.

It must of had something to do with selling you pesos!... He will hear about this from me cause he usually calls me and tells me how its going down there if he is without me...

[psriches]

According to the novia it is 28.75 DOP/USD.

dapanz1I was hoping it would at least be in the 30's by now!! :cry:

[BrooklynBeas]

it was 28 yesterday in Sosua... 28.50 in Santiago... this past week it fluctuated from 27.50-28.50

[el_papi_chew_low]

What is the consensus about the devaluation of the dollar against the peso? Has it been good for the Dominican economy overall? If so, how?

[BrooklynBeas]

I have spoken with some shop owners and other dominican friends and they dont like it... right now the food and everything else didnt change with the dollar to peso ratio so they are paying more for everything

[Reel Deal]

I have spoken with some shop owners and other dominican friends and they dont like it... right now the food and everything else didnt change with the dollar to peso ratio so they are paying more for everythingIn any economy, during a devaluation period, there is time lag between downward pressure of currency value, and downward pressure on prices. Many shopowners and manufacturing businesses still have inventory acquired at the higher wholesale prices, and they are reluctant to reduce prices (I can't blame them at all).

The same thing occured in the US after the Carter devaluation in the mid-late 70's and the regrowth of the US economy in the early-mid 80's.

Overall, a stable currency is beneficial to any economy. It spurs confidence within the investor/entrepreneural community, creating real growth and jobs. Additionally, it allows the government to repay debts incurred during high inflationary/low currency value periods with cheaper net debt instruments (like Clinton did to create the illusion of a "budget surplus": he traded long-term debt at higher rates for short-term debt at lower rates, gambling on a stable, low-inflationary/low interest rate environment...and it worked) . It's how the DR can get out of financial crisis, and can begin to grow.

Doesn't do much for bang-for-the-bucks mongering, however. But the DR is still a great bargain, even at 28.00...

[Pana]

I was there this week and it is 28 :( last year around this time it was 45 :D :D hopefully it goes back up for my next trip in June :wink:.

[BROOKLYN_357]

I was there this week and it is 28 :( last year around this time it was 45 :D :D hopefully it goes back up for my next trip in June :wink:.

yeah i'm hoping too!!

[psriches]

I was there this week and it is 28 :( last year around this time it was 45 :D :D hopefully it goes back up for my next trip in June :wink:.

yeah i'm hoping too!!I feel you on that one but like reel deel said, it's still a bargin at 28.......

[gdogg]

I got $28.00 at Super Super on Saturday. If you experienced 45-50 on your first trip, 28 ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!
:x

[WSJ3]

I got $28.00 at Super Super on Saturday. If you experienced 45-50 on your first trip, 28 ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!
:x

I bet you are not getting a massage and bbbjcim for $30US in the dirty south.

I know the exchange rate isn't what it used to be but you are still getting a bargain.

[el_papi_chew_low]

I got $28.00 at Super Super on Saturday. If you experienced 45-50 on your first trip, 28 ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!
:x

Unfortunately, those days might be gone. I feel you though. Its a lot easier to hit up those Palace, Remingtons, and Bohem babes when the dollar is twice as strong. Hard to explain to those that didn't witness it. Perhaps those that hit Thailand during the Asia financial crisis would understand.

As far as a $30 blow job now, that is why it doesn't make sense to me when I read about these cats giving babes $4,000 pesos for pussy. Thatz like 5 blow jobs and massages by 5 different bitches for one bitch that might not even be that good.

[D_W_]

I got $28.00 at Super Super on Saturday. If you experienced 45-50 on your first trip, 28 ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!
:x

Unfortunately, those days might be gone. I feel you though. Its a lot easier to hit up those Palace, Remingtons, and Bohem babes when the dollar is twice as strong. Hard to explain to those that didn't witness it. Perhaps those that hit Thailand during the Asia financial crisis would understand.

As far as a $30 blow job now, that is why it doesn't make sense to me when I read about these cats giving babes $4,000 pesos for pussy. Thatz like 5 blow jobs and massages by 5 different bitches for one bitch that might not even be that good.

Actually it's the opposite at the palace. When the dollar went up, their short time went from 800 to 1500. While I was there I negotiated lower but not to $800.

I like staying at the Palace, but I really feel that they're overpriced whores you can get for half price after 2:00am.

[gdogg]

I got $28.00 at Super Super on Saturday. If you experienced 45-50 on your first trip, 28 ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!
:x

I bet you are not getting a massage and bbbjcim for $30US in the dirty south.

I know the exchange rate isn't what it used to be but you are still getting a bargain.

Buddy, I got my Monica massage last night. I'll NEVER complain about that!

[el_papi_chew_low]

I got $28.00 at Super Super on Saturday. If you experienced 45-50 on your first trip, 28 ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!
:x

Unfortunately, those days might be gone. I feel you though. Its a lot easier to hit up those Palace, Remingtons, and Bohem babes when the dollar is twice as strong. Hard to explain to those that didn't witness it. Perhaps those that hit Thailand during the Asia financial crisis would understand.

As far as a $30 blow job now, that is why it doesn't make sense to me when I read about these cats giving babes $4,000 pesos for pussy. Thatz like 5 blow jobs and massages by 5 different bitches for one bitch that might not even be that good.

Actually it's the opposite at the palace. When the dollar went up, their short time went from 800 to 1500. While I was there I negotiated lower but not to $800.

I like staying at the Palace, but I really feel that they're overpriced whores you can get for half price after 2:00am.

They raised the price based on the American dollar, lol, that sucks!!

[psriches]

I got $28.00 at Super Super on Saturday. If you experienced 45-50 on your first trip, 28 ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!
:x

I bet you are not getting a massage and bbbjcim for $30US in the dirty south.

I know the exchange rate isn't what it used to be but you are still getting a bargain.

Buddy, I got my Monica massage last night. I'll NEVER complain about that!how's the other talent?

[el_papi_chew_low]

I have spoken with some shop owners and other dominican friends and they dont like it... right now the food and everything else didnt change with the dollar to peso ratio so they are paying more for everythingIn any economy, during a devaluation period, there is time lag between downward pressure of currency value, and downward pressure on prices. Many shopowners and manufacturing businesses still have inventory acquired at the higher wholesale prices, and they are reluctant to reduce prices (I can't blame them at all).

The same thing occured in the US after the Carter devaluation in the mid-late 70's and the regrowth of the US economy in the early-mid 80's.

Overall, a stable currency is beneficial to any economy. It spurs confidence within the investor/entrepreneural community, creating real growth and jobs. Additionally, it allows the government to repay debts incurred during high inflationary/low currency value periods with cheaper net debt instruments (like Clinton did to create the illusion of a "budget surplus": he traded long-term debt at higher rates for short-term debt at lower rates, gambling on a stable, low-inflationary/low interest rate environment...and it worked) . It's how the DR can get out of financial crisis, and can begin to grow.

Doesn't do much for bang-for-the-bucks mongering, however. But the DR is still a great bargain, even at 28.00...

Picked this up in DR1:

Inflation in check
The Consumer Price Index for February reported by the Central Bank was 0.04%. Accumulated inflation for the two first months of the year is 0.83%, a drastic reduction when compared to January-February inflation in 2004, that was 21.52%. Inflation over the past 12 months has declined from 18.79% as of January to 6.82% in February 2005. The reduction in inflation is attributed to the appreciation of the peso.

[Apos]

I have spoken with some shop owners and other dominican friends and they dont like it... right now the food and everything else didnt change with the dollar to peso ratio so they are paying more for everythingIn any economy, during a devaluation period, there is time lag between downward pressure of currency value, and downward pressure on prices. Many shopowners and manufacturing businesses still have inventory acquired at the higher wholesale prices, and they are reluctant to reduce prices (I can't blame them at all).

The same thing occured in the US after the Carter devaluation in the mid-late 70's and the regrowth of the US economy in the early-mid 80's.

Overall, a stable currency is beneficial to any economy. It spurs confidence within the investor/entrepreneural community, creating real growth and jobs. Additionally, it allows the government to repay debts incurred during high inflationary/low currency value periods with cheaper net debt instruments (like Clinton did to create the illusion of a "budget surplus": he traded long-term debt at higher rates for short-term debt at lower rates, gambling on a stable, low-inflationary/low interest rate environment...and it worked) . It's how the DR can get out of financial crisis, and can begin to grow.

Doesn't do much for bang-for-the-bucks mongering, however. But the DR is still a great bargain, even at 28.00...

Picked this up in DR1:

Inflation in check
The Consumer Price Index for February reported by the Central Bank was 0.04%. Accumulated inflation for the two first months of the year is 0.83%, a drastic reduction when compared to January-February inflation in 2004, that was 21.52%. Inflation over the past 12 months has declined from 18.79% as of January to 6.82% in February 2005. The reduction in inflation is attributed to the appreciation of the peso.

so in other words while the local prices are still high atleast there are fairly stable?

[Reel Deal]

I'm just sayin'... :wink:

Stability of currency is a good thing. it's encouraging to see inflation in check in the DR. Infaltion is the real culprit in any economic decline, especially wage inflation.

Thank You, GSU, for those fine sheepskins on the wall...

[psriches]

anyone in town?? what is the rate??

[WSJ3]

anyone in town?? what is the rate??

Last time gdogg posted it was 28 - 1.

[D_W_]

I'm just sayin'... :wink:

Stability of currency is a good thing. it's encouraging to see inflation in check in the DR. Infaltion is the real culprit in any economic decline, especially wage inflation.

Thank You, GSU, for those fine sheepskins on the wall...

Eventually, the market (US as in WE) will bring prices down by better negotiating...

Everyone will learn to adjust (everyone as in THEM)... :wink:

[Reel Deal]

I'm just sayin'... :wink:

Stability of currency is a good thing. it's encouraging to see inflation in check in the DR. Infaltion is the real culprit in any economic decline, especially wage inflation.

Thank You, GSU, for those fine sheepskins on the wall...

Eventually, the market (US as in WE) will bring prices down by better negotiating...

Everyone will learn to adjust (everyone as in THEM)... :wink:Markets go up, markets go down. It's all about supply and demand.

Like I said, now is a good time to short Euros and take long positions on the dollar.

BTW-I do not expect more than a 10%+- change in the US$/RD$ exchange rate for a minumum of 6-months.

Also: currently, China is the reason oil prices are at an all time high. Their consumption of oil is just staggering-exceeds the US significantly. AND they have virtually no controls on the production of hydrocarbons (global warming). THEY are a substantial cause of the worlds economic issues, not the US.

[psriches]

Today, 28 all over Sosua.

[gdogg]

It appears to have stabilized at 28.00. Sheesh!
:?

[WSJ3]

I did get 28.30 in Santiago the day that psriches and I arrived in DR.

But here in lovely Sosua I am getting 28 no mas.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v513/batmanwsj3/SisterLoveMasterbating.jpg

[JDR]

Its under 28 now. :(

[WSJ3]

Yes I just passed a cambio that is only offering 26.5DR

[BROOKLYN_357]

Yes I just passed a cambio that is only offering 26.5DR

DAMMITT!!!!

[gdogg]

I'm not liking this. At this rate, I'm going to have to spend a lot of time being a "sankie" in the DR so I can pay for my trips.
:roll:

[Reel Deal]

I'm not liking this. At this rate, I'm going to have to spend a lot of time being a "sankie" in the DR so I can pay for my trips.
:roll:You'd fuck fat, cottage-cheese butted pale Canadians? :shock:

Have you no shame????

[gdogg]

Sad...but I will have to lose all shame. I wonder how my gag reflex is? I'll be kissing one of these touristas and throw up in her mouth. Never mind the sankiedom, I'll find another way.

[Dick Dawson]

Sad...but I will have to lose all shame. I wonder how my gag reflex is? I'll be kissing one of these touristas and throw up in her mouth. Never mind the sankiedom, I'll find another way.

You mean all those sankie stories on DR1.com don't make you want to jump in head first? :D

[gdogg]

Those are soooo funny to read. Those women are serious about their sankies? "He hasn't called since I sent the money, and I'm worried. I hope he's okay" I love it!
:lol:

[psriches]

27.30 this morning................

[Reel Deal]

Those are soooo funny to read. Those women are serious about their sankies? "He hasn't called since I sent the money, and I'm worried. I hope he's okay" I love it!
:lol:My Goal in Life: a Good Dominicana posts those words about me on DR1... 8)

[the_Jayman]

27.30 this morning................

FUCK ! ! are you sure it wasn't 49 to 1 ?

[BrooklynBeas]

its been 26.50 the last few days on www.enviosboya.com so i guess 27.30 is good to get... but not really if you have been there when it was 50 to one like me :cry:

[Pana]

its been 26.50 the last few days on www.enviosboya.com so i guess 27.30 is good to get... but not really if you have been there when it was 50 to one like me :cry:
I know what you mean Beas I was reeping the benifits last year 04 in Feb,Mar,Apr, and June, when I came back in DR in Nov. I was like what the fuck happend to the dollar :( .

[gdogg]

...and to think I was pissed when it dipped below 40.00 for a hot second in August. This is not good.

[BrooklynBeas]

...and to think I was pissed when it dipped below 40.00 for a hot second in August. This is not good.

soon i will only be able to afford notaputas.... 500 and 1000 will be too much!

[freakaccident]

My daily update has it at 27.445 Sucks the big fat one.

[gdogg]

...and to think I was pissed when it dipped below 40.00 for a hot second in August. This is not good.

soon i will only be able to afford notaputas.... 500 and 1000 will be too much!

That's the route I've been taking lately.

[WSJ3]

...and to think I was pissed when it dipped below 40.00 for a hot second in August. This is not good.

soon i will only be able to afford notaputas.... 500 and 1000 will be too much!

That's the route I've been taking lately.

You are paying for it one way or another...

Nothing is free gdogg cuz.

[gdogg]

Dude, you don't have to tell me. If I didn't already know, I learned it the past two trips.
:?

[continentalmike]

...and to think I was pissed when it dipped below 40.00 for a hot second in August. This is not good.

soon i will only be able to afford notaputas.... 500 and 1000 will be too much!

That's the route I've been taking lately.

You are paying for it one way or another...

Nothing is free gdogg cuz.

The notaputa rout eis actually more expensive with food, drinks and the ocasional salon... but you get less hassle and more love and sex than with a puta.. although a quickie now and again can be very rewarding.. :shock: what did I just say?

[BrooklynBeas]

c-mike change your fuckin signature already and get married.... Ive been able to pull freebies from notaputas that costed me much less then the average whore

[Willie]

The non puta route does not have to be more expensive. First , find a chica with a job. I would not want a chica here without a job, so why the hell would I want one there.

I think the mistake most guys make, and I have in the past, is to go in thinking how unfortunate the Dominicans are and how fortunate we are.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Life is difficult for the average joe wherever we might live.

So my attitude is not to come on as some savior, there to take care of all the family needs. I make it clear to the chica that I work , I have bills and I am not rich. Of course I pay when we go out , but I dont offer to pay for every whim or fancy that she might have. If she thinks I am cheap and wants out, no big deal, I just move on.

On my last trip, I was fortunate to meet someone who earns a decent salary by Dominican Standards, and my major expense turned out to be for gasoline burned going from Boca Chica to her job and home in Santo Domingo and back. She insisted on preparing dinner for me and the few times we ate out, she was very modest in her selection of places. In fact she never got out of the Dominican mode as far as value is concerned.

A few times when I seemed willing to pay gringo prices she was furious, saying that for that kind of money a family could eat for days. It helped me to appreciate the countryand people from a different perspective.

Her family though poor seemed to be very proud. So far I have not received any requests for money, either directly ot indirectly via the usual bullshit stories; sick mother etc. So, so far my experience this trip has been a very pleasant one. This person is pretty mature by monger standards, 40+, and I am going to keep her.

Wille

PS NO kids in the picture :)

[psriches]

Free pussy can be had by all!! Find that half-way point. Use up the services and get out before the bill comes.

[JDR]

The non puta route does not have to be more expensive. First , find a chica with a job. I would not want a chica here without a job, so why the hell would I want one there.

I think the mistake most guys make, and I have in the past, is to go in thinking how unfortunate the Dominicans are and how fortunate we are.
Nothing could be further from the truth. Life is difficult for the average joe wherever we might live.

So my attitude is not to come on as some savior, there to take care of all the family needs. I make it clear to the chica that I work , I have bills and I am not rich. Of course I pay when we go out , but I dont offer to pay for every whim or fancy that she might have. If she thinks I am cheap and wants out, no big deal, I just move on.

On my last trip, I was fortunate to meet someone who earns a decent salary by Dominican Standards, and my major expense turned out to be for gasoline burned going from Boca Chica to her job and home in Santo Domingo and back. She insisted on preparing dinner for me and the few times we ate out, she was very modest in her selection of places. In fact she never got out of the Dominican mode as far as value is concerned.

A few times when I seemed willing to pay gringo prices she was furious, saying that for that kind of money a family could eat for days. It helped me to appreciate the countryand people from a different perspective.

Her family though poor seemed to be very proud. So far I have not received any requests for money, either directly ot indirectly via the usual bullshit stories; sick mother etc. So, so far my experience this trip has been a very pleasant one. This person is pretty mature by monger standards, 40+, and I am going to keep her.

Wille

PS NO kids in the picture :)


Its great, hang with different chicas with out kids and keep them for a few years. (Perfect when you are in late 20's to mid 30's). Much cheaper. Keep turning them over. Downside is when you are 70, you will truly be alone, without any sense of family what so ever. :(

[BrooklynBeas]

Free pussy can be had by all!! Find that half-way point. Use up the services and get out before the bill comes.

AGree 100%!!!!!!!!!!.... Every trip lately i get at least one notaputa for free... or very close to it... I love it when they say no soy puta or no soy prostituta...

[gdogg]

The paying you do with a lot of freebies is the stalking.

[David Smash]

Its great, hang with different chicas with out kids and keep them for a few years. (Perfect when you are in late 20's to mid 30's). Much cheaper. Keep turning them over. Downside is when you are 70, you will truly be alone, without any sense of family what so ever. :(


Damn that is fucking depressing b/c that is how I see my life heading. I don't think that there are too many women, in DR or elsewhere worth marrying
:cry:

[JDR]

Its great, hang with different chicas with out kids and keep them for a few years. (Perfect when you are in late 20's to mid 30's). Much cheaper. Keep turning them over. Downside is when you are 70, you will truly be alone, without any sense of family what so ever. :(


Damn that is fucking depressing b/c that is how I see my life heading. I don't think that there are too many women, in DR or elsewhere worth marrying
:cry:

This is The Dominican Republic, not getting married is an OPTION. :D

[Escort_King]

Its great, hang with different chicas with out kids and keep them for a few years. (Perfect when you are in late 20's to mid 30's). Much cheaper. Keep turning them over. Downside is when you are 70, you will truly be alone, without any sense of family what so ever. :(


Damn that is fucking depressing b/c that is how I see my life heading. I don't think that there are too many women, in DR or elsewhere worth marrying
:cry:

This is The Dominican Republic, not getting married is an OPTION. :D

I have the kids here... only reason I am not back in Australia or living down there for that matter.
As soon as they get to college I am out of NYC and they will fly to me from whereever they go to college.

[Willie]

I am in my early 50's and my novia is 45. As far as the young chicas are concerned , for me its been there, done that.

Hanging with my novia was like a breath of fresh air, really different.

We are all different so we each have to find our own comfort zone. I think I have found mine.

Willie

[BrooklynBeas]

I am in my early 50's and my novia is 45. As far as the young chicas are concerned , for me its been there, done that.

Hanging with my novia was like a breath of fresh air, really different.

We are all different so we each have to find our own comfort zone. I think I have found mine.

Willie

I think im gonna try and fuck a 45 yr old...


But when im 90....

Being this is a currency thread... The rate on www.enviosboya.com is 26.50 today

[Tonto4]

Bloomberg has 26.75 :( What's up with this bullshit?

[Willie]

They might be playing their games as I believe that the Central Bank might be closed today.

Willie

[freakaccident]

My daily email update says 27.445 again. I'm guess actually exchanging would be a peso or two less.

[psriches]

Why do rates always seem to be a little better in Santiago?

[Reel Deal]

Why do rates always seem to be a little better in Santiago?More need for $US?

I always got mthe best rates by a peso or two @ Super Super the day they expected a big liquor delivery that had to be paid in $US cash.

[Gutter Meat]

1 US Dollar = 27.77100 Dominican R. Peso

OUCH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[freakaccident]

Dipped down to 26.444 a few days ago. At 28.000 today. Keep it coming!

[the_Jayman]

got 27.70 last wednesday . . . offering 26 when I left yesterday :(

[BrooklynBeas]

i changed at 27... but tuttie frutti offered me 27.5 when i didnt need any... a girl i met in STI (dominican) got 28

[Escort_King]

i changed at 27... but tuttie frutti offered me 27.5 when i didnt need any... a girl i met in STI (dominican) got 28

That's funny.... what is the street price compared to the bank rate... say the Yahoo/Bloomberg rates?

It is always about supply and demand.... think I am going to find out when the Super Super ge that US booze delivery!!!

[Maximus]

i changed at 27... but tuttie frutti offered me 27.5 when i didnt need any... a girl i met in STI (dominican) got 28

That's funny.... what is the street price compared to the bank rate... say the Yahoo/Bloomberg rates?

It is always about supply and demand.... think I am going to find out when the Super Super ge that US booze delivery!!!

I find that when I am down there you can usually get 1 to 2 points higher than what Yahoo reports.

[freakaccident]

i changed at 27... but tuttie frutti offered me 27.5 when i didnt need any... a girl i met in STI (dominican) got 28

That's funny.... what is the street price compared to the bank rate... say the Yahoo/Bloomberg rates?

It is always about supply and demand.... think I am going to find out when the Super Super ge that US booze delivery!!!

Chexico cambios were 1 peso lower there than at the US banks. I can't imagine getting the advantage. Well...other than pussy is almost free in the DR.

[Escort_King]

i changed at 27... but tuttie frutti offered me 27.5 when i didnt need any... a girl i met in STI (dominican) got 28

That's funny.... what is the street price compared to the bank rate... say the Yahoo/Bloomberg rates?

It is always about supply and demand.... think I am going to find out when the Super Super ge that US booze delivery!!!

Chexico cambios were 1 peso lower there than at the US banks. I can't imagine getting the advantage. Well...other than pussy is almost free in the DR.

But if it drops a peso that is 1000 pesos - 2 is 2000 pesos and both means loss of additional cheap pussy it could have bought!!!

[freakaccident]

i changed at 27... but tuttie frutti offered me 27.5 when i didnt need any... a girl i met in STI (dominican) got 28

That's funny.... what is the street price compared to the bank rate... say the Yahoo/Bloomberg rates?

It is always about supply and demand.... think I am going to find out when the Super Super ge that US booze delivery!!!

Chexico cambios were 1 peso lower there than at the US banks. I can't imagine getting the advantage. Well...other than pussy is almost free in the DR.

But if it drops a peso that is 1000 pesos - 2 is 2000 pesos and both means loss of additional cheap pussy it could have bought!!!

That makes no sense to me. :?

[Escort_King]

i changed at 27... but tuttie frutti offered me 27.5 when i didnt need any... a girl i met in STI (dominican) got 28

That's funny.... what is the street price compared to the bank rate... say the Yahoo/Bloomberg rates?

It is always about supply and demand.... think I am going to find out when the Super Super ge that US booze delivery!!!

Chexico cambios were 1 peso lower there than at the US banks. I can't imagine getting the advantage. Well...other than pussy is almost free in the DR.

But if it drops a peso that is 1000 pesos - 2 is 2000 pesos and both means loss of additional cheap pussy it could have bought!!!

That makes no sense to me. :?

If you change a thousand dollars US which is my starting bankroll - if that goes will have to hit a ATM - but the numbers were based on converting 1k - so that's the rub... or loss of one!!!!

[freakaccident]

27.5:1 today according to 92.5 in Sosua.

[guttaman]

Notice no current info on best exchange rates. The rate is creeping up towards 33 to 1 so negociate. The street guys and exchange houses always quote low if they do not know you. This is going to be a sticky and please no board talk.

I find ATM's give some of the best rates. But i like to deal in cash leaving no paper trail.

So just the rates and where you got them please.

[Apos]

if you notice the canadian $ rate please also post it occasionally. thanks.

[MrHappy]

It's above 33 right now. Of course, it started going up as soon as I cashed the check I've been carrying around forever and a day.
I got 31.9, which means I've already lost about 150 bucks..

[grizgator]

Before I go to any foreign country, I always check XE.com to get the current exchange rate...to make sure I know what it is and don't get ripped off too much when I get there (of course, I mostly use ATMs and minimize going to the cambios).

[ilikenyacional]

Between June 16-23, I got 29.75 for Canadian $ from ATM and 32 for US $ at the cambio past Hermann bar on Pedro Clisante.

[Beads]

another item of interest I noticed this trip was the exchange rates. ATMs were giving me 33.4 and the guys on the street in Sosua and in the cambios all tried pushing for 33. On my 2nd day I was in Charamicos and noticed a place around the corner from Caribe Tours on the main street which had a sign outside which said 33.4 for 1 USD.

They have an armed guard inside and the people are behind bulletproof glass but sure enough they gave exactly 33.4 as posted outside.

If your changing money and have the time its worth venturing into Charamicos to look at the real rate for the day and getting the proper change. I would suggest getting dropped off by moto conche at Caribe Tours and walking down the block until you see the sign then walk back and grab a moto so they dont know what your up to for extra safety.

Sure on 100USD you lose the difference in moto conche fare 2 ways and lose the time but if your in town for a few days and want to get some change all at once at least you'll get the correct rate.

Be advised to use this place only during the daytime as it was closed after dark.

After leaving you can hit the nice bar across the street from Caribe Tours on the hill for a nice 70RD GRANDE Presidente!

[Cuba Libre]

another item of interest I noticed this trip was the exchange rates. ATMs were giving me 33.4 and the guys on the street in Sosua and in the cambios all tried pushing for 33. On my 2nd day I was in Charamicos and noticed a place around the corner from Caribe Tours on the main street which had a sign outside which said 33.4 for 1 USD.

They have an armed guard inside and the people are behind bulletproof glass but sure enough they gave exactly 33.4 as posted outside.

If your changing money and have the time its worth venturing into Charamicos to look at the real rate for the day and getting the proper change. I would suggest getting dropped off by moto conche at Caribe Tours and walking down the block until you see the sign then walk back and grab a moto so they dont know what your up to for extra safety.
Sure on 100USD you lose the difference in moto conche fare 2 ways and lose the time but if your in town for a few days and want to get some change all at once at least you'll get the correct rate.

Be advised to use this place only during the daytime as it was closed after dark.

After leaving you can hit the nice bar across the street from Caribe Tours on the hill for a nice 70RD GRANDE Presidente!Let's see, if I change $1000US, I get an extra $400RD minus the moto conche fare, plus there's a safety issue. Thanks for the heads up, but it doesn't sound like it worth the risk to get an extra $10US.

[JD426]

When going to exchange $,we always go as a group . Its much safer. And whatever you do , DO NOT make any "new friends" right outside a Cambio office. This one chicha waved me over to her, just as I step outside.( this was in Boca chica) She was conveniently sitting at a table in a little restaurant directly across the street, just waiting for a sucker to come over so she could do the old grab the crotch and stick the other hand in the pocket fishing for $ trick, or who knows . but No thanks.

[the_Jayman]

33.4 across the street from PJ's last tuesday

[Beads]

Let's see, if I change $1000US, I get an extra $400RD minus the moto conche fare, plus there's a safety issue. Thanks for the heads up, but it doesn't sound like it worth the risk to get an extra $10US.

Theres an armed guard inside and nobody will know exactly what your doing. During the daytime that area of Charmicos is not dangerous at all. You can walk back to the main road in maybe 2 minutes.

[Beads]

When going to exchange $,we always go as a group . Its much safer. And whatever you do , DO NOT make any "new friends" right outside a Cambio office. This one chicha waved me over to her, just as I step outside.( this was in Boca chica) She was conveniently sitting at a table in a little restaurant directly across the street, just waiting for a sucker to come over so she could do the old grab the crotch and stick the other hand in the pocket fishing for $ trick, or who knows . but No thanks.

while its definitely safer to go as a group one should always use common sense while using an ATM or cambio.

Never have a moto conch drop you off in front. Get dropped off nearby and walk away. Dont let people see what your doing. When using an ATM NEVER ACCEPT HELP! Also dont let people watch and look over your shoulder. If theres suspicious people hanging around walk right on by and find another place.

[BigDave]

The larger supermercado on the main road always gave me 33, on the beach Tony from stall 67 got me 33 as well

[Jimbo44]

another item of interest I noticed this trip was the exchange rates. ATMs were giving me 33.4 and the guys on the street in Sosua and in the cambios all tried pushing for 33. On my 2nd day I was in Charamicos and noticed a place around the corner from Caribe Tours on the main street which had a sign outside which said 33.4 for 1 USD.

They have an armed guard inside and the people are behind bulletproof glass but sure enough they gave exactly 33.4 as posted outside.

If your changing money and have the time its worth venturing into Charamicos to look at the real rate for the day and getting the proper change. I would suggest getting dropped off by moto conche at Caribe Tours and walking down the block until you see the sign then walk back and grab a moto so they dont know what your up to for extra safety.

Sure on 100USD you lose the difference in moto conche fare 2 ways and lose the time but if your in town for a few days and want to get some change all at once at least you'll get the correct rate.

Be advised to use this place only during the daytime as it was closed after dark.

After leaving you can hit the nice bar across the street from Caribe Tours on the hill for a nice 70RD GRANDE Presidente!

Good call Beads, cause that is exactly where I stopped that time I was following u and those chicas in the rain on my moto, but then stopped cause of the rain. I like going thru Los Charamicos during the day also, had a few chicas I could have went with at there apts, but did not feel cool with it.

[guttaman]

Best rates last week were 33.75 @ Caribe Express in Santiago and the exchange window at WU in Sosua 33.85. At WU you are sometimes asked for ID.

[Jimbo44]

I usually go to the street guys. I assume they r at 33 right now. Think I will try the WU myself in March.

[MisterPink]

The best rate in Sosua is Banco Santa Cruz, I got 33.95 today, the other cambios are paying 33.50/.60. The cambio right behind Chequepoint Bar in Beachway plaza also pays well.