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Old Dec 6th, 2005, 09:17 AM
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i converted $54 into 30 pounds before my visit to London for spending money. It doesnt seem like alot on my return. What can u buy with that amount?
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Old Dec 6th, 2005, 12:42 PM
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The rule of thumb according to my friends who spend time in London is, "Whatever costs you $54 here is going to cost you 54 GBP there"...
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Very true. For the US, that's roughly 75% extra on top of what it shows in GBP. As silly and stupid as it seems, I've been avoiding the UK due to the conversion rates (and my wee budget), but the pull is too strong, so I'm going in June.
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Old Dec 6th, 2005, 01:17 PM
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Hi poppy,

How old are you?

What are you expecting to buy in London?

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Old Dec 6th, 2005, 01:51 PM
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Go to amazon.co.uk and search til you find the end of the internet. Prices will give you a representative slice of what to expect there.

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The end of the Internet? I thought it was still growing.
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A bit like the universe? Isn't there a restaurant at the end?
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Old Dec 6th, 2005, 01:59 PM
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Oh Rex,

Don't be unkind.

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