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Ferko Aug 4th, 2005 06:48 AM

EURO Deposits
 
We are planning to rent an apartment in Paris for one (l) week. Must send a deposit in Euros. Any advice on most economical way to do this - check - money order - other?
We live close to big city if that makes a difference.

Michael Aug 4th, 2005 07:10 AM

Given the charges for checks and wire transfers, the cheapest might be to get cash and send it registered mail.

ira Aug 4th, 2005 08:36 AM

Hi ferko,

Ask the apartment owner if you can send a check in dollars for 10% more than the required deposit.

Owner holds the check until you arrive.

Upon arrival, you get the required amount from an ATM(s), or you get the cash in the US and bring it with you.

((I))

Dave_in_Paris Aug 4th, 2005 10:49 AM

Ira,

I assume you mean 10 percent more than the requested deposit AFTER conversion from euros to dollars.

ira Aug 4th, 2005 01:34 PM

Yes, dave.

There will be a fee for cashing a check in dollars.

((I))


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