12/2013 - New Cambio Scam

[El-Rey]

This happened twice last night so I decided to rush and post this as they are definitely tryna get over on unsuspecting tourists.

I was with a friend early in the day and he went to get change across from Rumba (The cage that stays open late) He changed $80, checked his receipt and all was well.. (Rate of $41.50 - $3125rd)

Later in Rumba another friend went and changed $60 at the same location. Later on at night rate drops. Checked his receipt and all was well (Rate of $41 - 2100)

Now my friend being a math teacher walked across the street and as the numbers spun in his head he realized something wasn't right. Yes he had the money that the receipt showed but 60x41 = 2460
He went back and flipped out and the dude gave the money up with no issue. I later asked the friend from earlier for his receipt and we checked.. 80x41.5.=3320

These guys have fudged the calculators and receipts to benefit them. As consumers once we get our receipt we check with the printed receipt well they have fixed their machines to play on our trust in machines. Bring your telephone or calculator and check it yourself. Not sure how many are doing this but the cage across from Rumba has been caught twice in one day.

3320-3125 = 195 that he walks away with from you not including another 100 or so pesos he gets from the changing of funds.

Just be aware my friends, I was very shocked when I saw these receipts had been tampered and give fake totals.

[tarzan]

Doesn't surprise me one bit, but I got to admit, that's pretty brilliant of their part, and you all say Dominicans are not smart. :rofl:

[hugrad95a]

This happened twice last night so I decided to rush and post this as they are definitely tryna get over on unsuspecting tourists.

I was with a friend early in the day and he went to get change across from Rumba (The cage that stays open late) He changed $80, checked his receipt and all was well.. (Rate of $41.50 - $3125rd)

Later in Rumba another friend went and changed $60 at the same location. Later on at night rate drops. Checked his receipt and all was well (Rate of $41 - 2100)

Now my friend being a math teacher walked across the street and as the numbers spun in his head he realized something wasn't right. Yes he had the money that the receipt showed but 60x41 = 2460
He went back and flipped out and the dude gave the money up with no issue. I later asked the friend from earlier for his receipt and we checked.. 80x41.5.=3320

These guys have fudged the calculators and receipts to benefit them. As consumers once we get our receipt we check with the printed receipt well they have fixed their machines to play on our trust in machines. Bring your telephone or calculator and check it yourself. Not sure how many are doing this but the cage across from Rumba has been caught twice in one day.

3320-3125 (tel:3320-3125) = 195 that he walks away with from you not including another 100 or so pesos he gets from the changing of funds.

Just be aware my friends, I was very shocked when I saw these recveipts had been tampered and give fake totals.

They are usually a last resort before hitting the strip late night. Good looking out.

[snoozer]

Why do people continue to use this guy? There have been numerous reports over the years of the night guy scamming people. This is just a variation on a theme, a creative one though I must admit

[JD426]

I personally first Reported on this guy like a full 3 years ago...
So its been going on at LEAST that long.. He would try for 500 peoss, every single time count it out, but when you recount it, it was SHORT 500
.. That same exact move was documented by like 5 guys here as well.
But he usually does it if he thinks you been drinking.
And we said at that time DONT change ODD dollar amount , keep it like $100 even, so you can do the math in your head..
or do your OWN calculations.. dont trust him... better yet dont use him at all.
If he rigged his adding machine, he is upping his game... but noone has been able to stop him. maybe someone talk to the good mayor. but i doubt she cares..

[El-Rey]

I never use him if I can help it. I have my guys I use. Yet I know many people wait last minute and get screwed. I have used him less than 5 times in 4 years here. These guys are something else

[Seville]

Once again I fail to understand why anyone changes money at any place other than the Western Union office. You will need a photocopy of your passport (which you should carry anyway) and plan enough in advance to make sure you get your change when they are open.

[Westy]

I personally first Reported on this guy like a full 3 years ago...
So its been going on at LEAST that long.. He would try for 500 peoss, every single time count it out, but when you recount it, it was SHORT 500
.. That same exact move was documented by like 5 guys here as well.
But he usually does it if he thinks you been drinking.
And we said at that time DONT change ODD dollar amount , keep it like $100 even, so you can do the math in your head..
or do your OWN calculations.. dont trust him... better yet dont use him at all.
If he rigged his adding machine, he is upping his game... but noone has been able to stop him. maybe someone talk to the good mayor. but i doubt she cares..
Judge, you took these words right out of my mouth. Simplify, simplify! $100 is easy. $50 is "half as easy." $60? Confusion.

If you don't need the extra pesos this trip, you'll need 'em next ​trip.

[j_d66]

Once again I fail to understand why anyone changes money at any place other than the Western Union office. You will need a photocopy of your passport (which you should carry anyway) and plan enough in advance to make sure you get your change when they are open.

I agree, WU almost always pay the rate closest to market.
You just have to plan it out as they can be busy sometimes.

The guy on Duarte is good to but his rate drops on the weekends sometimes. He has moved up the street on the the other side.

I fail to understand why anyone would ever use that crook across from Rumba. Better off walking up DR Rosen and use the guys on the corner of Alejo Martinez. I can usually get about .50RD less than market from them most of the time plus they will give you whatever denominations you want.

I know guys like the guy next to Sosua Suites but more than once he has been at least .5 to 1 RD less than anyone else around.

[j_d66]

Something else I don't understand.

A bar owner sells to a minor and they are put in jail and there establishment is shut down permanently yet you don't even need a liquor license there.

But that slimeball at the cambio across from Rumba can constantly steal from his customers and nothing ever happens to him. You know he is really sticking it to those that are unaware.

[deezl]

I always just do the math in my head because I'm weird like that, but... your phone, it has a calculator function. Use it!

Never use that dude across from Rumba regardless, I went there 3 times, he tried to shortchange me 3 times, fuck that place.

BTW, for those that don't know, Brian @ Cafe Cubano can also magically transform your dollars into pesos.

[Chief Papi Lindo]

that dude is always drunk and is always short changing folks...i never go to him unless i forgot to get change earlier in the day..

[Citynights]

He knows he has a great spot....I had to use him because I got to Sousa

Late at night.... The rate is 42.6 but being the only game in town he only gave me 41.0 & I took it...So he makes 160 DOP on a 100....still a better rate than the bars...I find there is 2 cambios that give 42.6 rate without asking them...

[j_d66]

Well look on the bright side.
You could have exchanged at that airport in POP and got a rate of about 35 :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Now that's a crime in and of itself

[Pac-Man]

I used this cambio a few times this trip without incident. Change $100 for 4100RD. Can't argue due to location and late night operation.

[BrooklynBeas]

Seriously, this guy really needs an unfortunate accident to happen to him... Something like a bat to accidentally smash him in the head numerous times... I guess numerous times may not be an accident... He doesn't discriminate, drunk or not, he will try to fuck you... The one time I changed with him, just cause it was late and I needed pesos, I changed something like 50 bucks US and it came to an even number like 2000 pesos, I told him give me two 1000 peso bills... he tried to act stupid and I corrected him very quickly.. He knew that I knew what he was.. A Fuckin Ladron!

Some may say they never had a problem with him, but I don't know anyone that hasn't had a problem with him... He must steal more money then the average whore makes by suckin dick...

[camaro1257]

I used him on my November trip when the rate was 42-1 I gave him a "C" note and he gives me 4100DOP I am lyke errrrah somethings wrong here, he gives me the other 100 pesos and says nothing...needless to say that is the LAST time I will use him:icontd:

[rahsta]

Always count your money before walking away. I alwaya count my money before I walk away from a teller at a bank in the US. This goes for corner stores, check casing etc. You should double check in DR.

[Guthrie]

This happened twice last night so I decided to rush and post this as they are definitely tryna get over on unsuspecting tourists.

I was with a friend early in the day and he went to get change across from Rumba (The cage that stays open late) He changed $80, checked his receipt and all was well.. (Rate of $41.50 - $3125rd)

Later in Rumba another friend went and changed $60 at the same location. Later on at night rate drops. Checked his receipt and all was well (Rate of $41 - 2100)

Now my friend being a math teacher walked across the street and as the numbers spun in his head he realized something wasn't right. Yes he had the money that the receipt showed but 60x41 = 2460
He went back and flipped out and the dude gave the money up with no issue. I later asked the friend from earlier for his receipt and we checked.. 80x41.5.=3320

These guys have fudged the calculators and receipts to benefit them. As consumers once we get our receipt we check with the printed receipt well they have fixed their machines to play on our trust in machines. Bring your telephone or calculator and check it yourself. Not sure how many are doing this but the cage across from Rumba has been caught twice in one day.

3320-3125 = 195 that he walks away with from you not including another 100 or so pesos he gets from the changing of funds.

Just be aware my friends, I was very shocked when I saw these receipts had been tampered and give fake totals.

The same MF'er tried to scam me 500 pesos on the 23rd. Added the bills twice and it came to 3600 instead of 4100. When I questioned the rate here comes a 500 peso bill that he had in his hand from the cage. I changed there 3 times before without any problems. This time there was a second dude by the by the cellphone counter who tries to soften me up by telling me he knew me before and I was his amigo.

F that place. I rather use the ATM.

[Gutter Meat]

Once again I fail to understand why anyone changes money at any place other than the Western Union office. You will need a photocopy of your passport (which you should carry anyway) and plan enough in advance to make sure you get your change when they are open.

I'm going to disagree with carrying a copy of your passport around. For what reason ?

[Seville]

I'm going to disagree with carrying a copy of your passport around. For what reason ?

So you have a form of ID that all authorities are familiar with if you need to produce it for any reason. Or, if you have a run-in with the law here, you might need to call the Embassy of your country (you should also carry a copy of that phone number or have it in your phone). In that situation you can show the Consulate that comes the copy you have with you as I assume you are not dumb enough to carry your actual passport around with you. Plus you would need it at WU or getting a phone at the Orange or Claro store for example. When on vacation here it is prudent to have two wallets. One, with all your credit cards ect....everything related to the real world where you live; even your driver's license if not driving here. That wallet stays in your room safe. The other with nothing but your pesos for the day and a copy of your passport. There is no reason not to carry a copy of your passport with you.

This would seem to be common sense to me.

[Irie]

I'm not sure how readily accepted this would be in the DR (thinking not widely, yet), but people are now starting to take pics of their passports and entry stamps with their smart phones.

I didn't have a need to use it, but I did this on my last trip along with carrying a copy. Why not, it can't hurt right?

[Gutter Meat]

I have a photo copy of my passport that I bring with me but I don't carry it around. In Sosua I'm never more that a 5 minute walk back to hotel.

[Seville]

I have a photo copy of my passport that I bring with me but I don't carry it around. In Sosua I'm never more that a 5 minute walk back to hotel.

Well, that settles it then. That is easily the best reason I have heard of to not carry a copy of your passport with you.:confused:

[snoozer]

So you have a form of ID that all authorities are familiar with if you need to produce it for any reason. Or, if you have a run-in with the law here, you might need to call the Embassy of your country (you should also carry a copy of that phone number or have it in your phone). In that situation you can show the Consulate that comes the copy you have with you as I assume you are not dumb enough to carry your actual passport around with you. Plus you would need it at WU or getting a phone at the Orange or Claro store for example. When on vacation here it is prudent to have two wallets. One, with all your credit cards ect....everything related to the real world where you live; even your driver's license if not driving here. That wallet stays in your room safe. The other with nothing but your pesos for the day and a copy of your passport. There is no reason not to carry a copy of your passport with you.

This would seem to be common sense to me.

You also need one to be able to check into any hotel in the DR and to use a credit card. I see no downside to carrying a copy of your passport.

[eastcoastallstar]

Well, that settles it then. That is easily the best reason I have heard of to not carry a copy of your passport with you.:confused:

:rofl::rofl::rofl: That really made me laugh.

[Seville]

You also need one to be able to check into any hotel in the DR and to use a credit card. I see no downside to carrying a copy of your passport.

Of course you would say that. I have seen you visiting Sosua on numerous occasions and I am absolutely certian that two or three times you were more than a 10 minute walk from your hotel. Hence the need for you to carry a copy because you exceeded the 5 minute event horizon. You wild and crazy guy.

[Jimmydr]

Of course you would say that. I have seen you visiting Sosua on numerous occasions and I am absolutely certian that two or three times you were more than a 10 minute walk from your hotel. Hence the need for you to carry a copy because you exceeded the 5 minute event horizon. You wild and crazy guy.

I always carried a copy and 50 pesos.

[Seville]

I always carried a copy and 50 pesos.

A lost kid tag for you probably wouldn't hurt either.:lol:

[Jimmydr]

A lost kid tag for you probably wouldn't hurt either.:lol:

By the time 2005 came along, everyone knew my name.

[MrHappy]

Of course you would say that. I have seen you visiting Sosua on numerous occasions and I am absolutely certian that two or three times you were more than a 10 minute walk from your hotel. Hence the need for you to carry a copy because you exceeded the 5 minute event horizon. You wild and crazy guy.

Living dangerously at it's finest.

[Gutter Meat]

Well, that settles it then. That is easily the best reason I have heard of to not carry a copy of your passport with you.:confused:

Most authorities are not going to accept a photo copy of a passport if you are stopped.If you are pulled over in the United States by the police and give them a photo copy of your drivers license how do you think that is going to go over? I keep a copy stashed in my luggage inner liner in case I lose my original. I'll be able to give the consulate pertinent information such as passport # and expiration date etc which will expedite the process of getting a new one.

Another reason not to carry a copy of your passport around is if you lose the copy someone can use your information (name ,DOB) as fraud , identity theft, and other illegal transactions. Also, Criminals often use stolen identities to create fake passports.

[snoozer]

Of course you would say that. I have seen you visiting Sosua on numerous occasions and I am absolutely certian that two or three times you were more than a 10 minute walk from your hotel. Hence the need for you to carry a copy because you exceeded the 5 minute event horizon. You wild and crazy guy.
I like to live on the edge!!! I have been known to stray up to one hour away from my hotel.

[balcoach]

Most authorities are not going to accept a photo copy of a passport if you are stopped.If you are pulled over in the United States by the police and give them a photo copy of your drivers license how do you think that is going to go over? I keep a copy stashed in my luggage inner liner in case I lose my original. I'll be able to give the consulate pertinent information such as passport # and expiration date etc which will expedite the process of getting a new one.

Another reason not to carry a copy of your passport around is if you lose the copy someone can use your information (name ,DOB) as fraud , identity theft, and other illegal transactions. Also, Criminals often use stolen identities to create fake passports.

Gentleman, I think he is correct. From here forward...carry your original passport in your back pocket. A paper copy does not suffice.

Yo no se nada. CONO!

[Jimmydr]

Gentleman, I think he is correct. From here forward...carry your original passport in your back pocket. A paper copy does not suffice.

Yo no se nada. CONO!

If you lose the original, you are fucked.

[Jao]

Most authorities are not going to accept a photo copy of a passport if you are stopped.If you are pulled over in the United States by the police and give them a photo copy of your drivers license how do you think that is going to go over? I keep a copy stashed in my luggage inner liner in case I lose my original. I'll be able to give the consulate pertinent information such as passport # and expiration date etc which will expedite the process of getting a new one.

Another reason not to carry a copy of your passport around is if you lose the copy someone can use your information (name ,DOB) as fraud , identity theft, and other illegal transactions. Also, Criminals often use stolen identities to create fake passports.

You could scan it and send the scan to your email address. If all belongings get lost, you'll always have access to the internet and a printer, somewhere, to print it out.

[Rubicon]

If you lose the original, you are fucked.

I just renewed late October and also applied for the card. I can't say I'm anxious to be in a position to have to use it but, if I do, it will be interesting to see what the reaction will be.

[Gutter Meat]

I just renewed late October and also applied for the card. I can't say I'm anxious to be in a position to have to use it but, if I do, it will be interesting to see what the reaction will be.

I believe the card is only good at land ports.

[lordg]

The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

I have been rethinking the paper copy and last trip carried my passport card instead. Kept passport in safe.

[lordg]

The U.S. Passport Card can be used to enter the United States from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda at land border crossings or sea ports-of-entry and is more convenient and less expensive than a passport book. The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

I have been rethinking the paper copy and last trip carried my passport card instead. Kept passport in safe.

Added: I forgot to mention the sleeve for the card is foil-like lined which should protect the RIFD Chip. More to read on the link...

[mrblackluv]

I believe the card is only for Canada and back.

The passport card is only valid for land border crossings, and sea ports. However it works just fine as ID.

As to whether you should carry or copy or not.?

You should always have some form of ID on your person when in the streets anywhere in the world.
Anything could happen, and a copy is better than nothing at all.

Your fears of identity theft, and using that as a reason to not carry ID are kinda tin foil hat nutty actually..(do you have the same fears in the US)?

My travel wallet includes color laminated copies of my Drivers License, my passport (reduced), and my passport card.
I am always asked to present ID when stopped in the DR, and I have never had an issue using these copies.

You can get these copies made at the copy shop behind Baileys for ~300 pesos.

[Gutter Meat]

The passport card is only valid for land border crossings, and sea ports. However it works just fine as ID.

As to whether you should carry or copy or not.?

You should always have some form of ID on your person when in the streets anywhere in the world.
Anything could happen, and a copy is better than nothing at all.

Your fears of identity theft, and using that as a reason to not carry ID are kinda tin foil hat nutty actually..(do you have the same fears in the US)?

My travel wallet includes color laminated copies of my Drivers License, my passport (reduced), and my passport card.
I am always asked to present ID when stopped in the DR, and I have never had an issue using these copies.

You can get these copies made at the copy shop behind Baileys for ~300 pesos.


So,you are always asked to present ID when stopped in the DR ? I've been going to DR since 1995 and have never been stopped or asked for ID with the exception of presenting my passport at the airport. Under what circumstances have you been stopped in DR? Do you rent a car & travel between towns? I've heard about check points.

As far as do I have the same fears in the US, no I do not because most streets in the US are not like Pedro Clisante where you have to worry about every other broad trying to pick pocket you.

[eastcoastallstar]

MLB, I thought you weren't gonna tell anybody about my tin foil hat. :rofl:

[Rubicon]

I believe the card is only good at land ports.


The passport card cannot be used for international travel by air.


I was aware of this. I bought the card in addition to the passport.


I have been rethinking the paper copy and last trip carried my passport card instead. Kept passport in safe.


What I was thinking as well when I decided to get the card.

[TNT72]

So,you are always asked to present ID when stopped in the DR ? I've been going to DR since 1995 and have never been stopped or asked for ID with the exception of presenting my passport at the airport. Under what circumstances have you been stopped in DR? Do you rent a car & travel between towns? I've heard about check points.

As far as do I have the same fears in the US, no I do not because most streets in the US are not like Pedro Clisante where you have to worry about every other broad trying to pick pocket you.

Believe it or not....some people go more than 5 minutes from their hotel.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Señor JDR of Medellin]

Believe it or not....some people go more than 5 minutes from their hotel.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

In Sosua, at times I went all the way down to the end of the beach. I was scared.:corky:

[JD426]

I rented a car once, but I got Ascared when i got outside of town and noone spoke english any more.

[Westy]

Believe it or not....some people go more than 5 minutes from their hotel.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

Believe it or not, some people go more than five minutes beneath Sosua Bay. Scary, eh?


http://news.insearchofchicas.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=85138&d=1380894024

[Seville]

Believe it or not....some people go more than 5 minutes from their hotel.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:


That's just crazy talk.:rofl:

[leaseno]

I had a negative experience with the same guy across the street from Rumba. I caught it that he was trying to rip me off. He had a bogus rate on his paper. I got pissed. I pulled out my phone and quoted the daily exchange rate and showed him. He said no problem and gave me the correct rate. If he thinks you do not know anything he will rip you off.

[JD426]

He is Ruthless.. I have watched him give several people including a young couple like 2 full pesos BELOW the going rate, not fractions 2 full pesos, per dollar
.. and this one stupid bitch even says to her husband " hey honey, thats much better than what we got at the Airport, right "..
Face Palm... so with SUCKERS like that flying in daily, and as SOSUA becomes Mayor Iliana Neumann's UTOPIA Beach Destination of the North Coaast >>>> EXPECT HIS BUSINESS TO get even BIGGER AND BIGGER<< .. NOT smaller.. He is not going anywhere, and is just PROOF of the bullshit & Hypocricy of how they are "protecting" tourists.

[eastcoastallstar]

The safest and most reliable place to change your money is at Western Union. The rate is correct and no chance of getting fake bills. If you're in a bind and need quick money, use an ATM. I only use Banco Popular.

Any other place you there is a possibility to get taken.

[swiggy]

I actually use Playero most of the time now. The rate is just below western union by 5 pesos on a hundred dollars, and I never have an issue and don't need to lug around my pasport. Sometimes the small one by the beach doesn't have change earlier in the day, but the big one on the main road always does. I will use a guy in the street before I will use the cambio across from Rhumba, they always gave hundred pesos less at night but this new scam is much worse.

[Jimmydr]

I actually use Playero most of the time now. The rate is just below western union by 5 pesos,

5 pesos less?

[Westy]

I actually use Playero most of the time now. The rate is just below western union by 5 pesos, and I never have an issue and don't need to lug around my pasport. Sometimes the small one by the beach doesn't have change earlier in the day, but the big one on the main road always does. I will use a guy in the street before I will use the cambio across from Rhumba, they always gave hundred pesos less at night but this new scam is much worse.

I hope you meant 0.5 pesos (half a peso).

[JD426]

I hope you meant 0.5 pesos (half a peso).

thats exactly what he meant,.. it has NEVER EVER been more than half a peso difference,, normally like a quarter of a peso
like lets say 42.15 pesos at Playero, vs like 42.35 at western union . so NO way its worth standing in line at Western union, when you can be out of Playero in under 5 mins

[Meyer Lansky]

There is a little bank near the silversmith near Mora Mai that has a higher rate than Vimenca.
They may ask for a copy of your passport, not always.

[swiggy]

thats exactly what he meant,.. it has NEVER EVER been more than half a peso difference,, normally like a quarter of a peso
like lets say 42.15 pesos at Playero, vs like 42.35 at western union . so NO way its worth standing in line at Western union, when you can be out of Playero in under 5 mins

Sorry I fixed it..... it's more like this, but usually 42.60 at WU versus 42.55 at Playero, the difference is almost nothing. I was talking about 5 pesos on a hundred dollars.

[Jimmydr]

Sorry I fixed it..... it's more like this, but usually 42.60 at WU versus 42.55 at Playero, the difference is almost nothing. I was talking about 5 pesos on a hundred dollars.

That is no big deal.

[Meyer Lansky]

Sorry I fixed it..... it's more like this, but usually 42.60 at WU versus 42.55 at Playero, the difference is almost nothing. I was talking about 5 pesos on a hundred dollars.

Do they take BITCOIN for RD Pesos?

[lordg]

Sorry I fixed it..... it's more like this, but usually 42.60 at WU versus 42.55 at Playero, the difference is almost nothing. I was talking about 5 pesos on a hundred dollars.

Good place and worth it. Just play it cool, low key and goes well. Does not hurt to buy something while there. I must add a fellow board member enlightened me on this place years ago.

Besides the amusement, this board really does give back so much.

[TNT72]

Good place and worth it. Just play it cool, low key and goes well. Does not hurt to buy something while there. I must add a fellow board member enlightened me on this place years ago.

Besides the amusement, this board really does give back so much.

A few give a lot. But so many just take and take. It's a shame.

[No Worries]

I actually use Playero most of the time now. The rate is just below western union by 5 pesos on a hundred dollars, and I never have an issue and don't need to lug around my pasport. Sometimes the small one by the beach doesn't have change earlier in the day, but the big one on the main road always does. I will use a guy in the street before I will use the cambio across from Rhumba, they always gave hundred pesos less at night but this new scam is much worse.

The only problem with Playero is that you can only change 100 bucks. Plus you have to purchase something in order for them to change it for you.

[JD426]

The only problem with Playero is that you can only change 100 bucks. Plus you have to purchase something in order for them to change it for you.

Since When ? I've changed $400 us with no problems.

[Westy]

There is a little bank near the silversmith near Mora Mai that has a higher rate than Vimenca.
They may ask for a copy of your passport, not always.

Patrick's Silversmith? I've bought a good few hundred dollars' worth of jewelry from him, as Christmas gifts for the ladies in my extended family!

[Jimmydr]

A few give a lot. But so many just take and take. It's a shame.

It seems that way but its about 300-400 giving and a few 1,000 trying to just take.:corky:

[No Worries]

Since When ? I've changed $400 us with no problems.

Maybe they changed their policy. The last time I was in there, you could only change 100 bucks and they required that you purchase something first.