The comments in Europe(!) regarding the rate change seen today point to Euro weakness and not Sterling strength, the Euro has dropped against the dollar as well. Trigger was lower than expected inflation figures in Euroland, in the current climate these don't need to be too low!

The rate changes are good for some though, I was able to go shopping in the UK over the holidays and when I viewed prices on a one to one basis all was okay, even saw lots of bargains. For some reason that €1.50 rate has been burnt into my subconscious when I quickly assess value.

Even when the rates 1.09 most places only give you 1.04.. still useless :|

Changed some £ into euro today at the post office and only got 0.99 euro to the pound so it has finally fallen below for me, what a shame just getting so damn mad now.

Sex in the UK is now cheaper than in the Dam. But I still prefer the relaxed and open attitude of the Netherlands. Please don,t let the politicians kill it.

Tiny,
If your provider of choice is the Post Office, I have noticed they have better rates if you order your currency online.

1.0675 on the post office site today over £500 you get free post

"Changed some £ into euro today at the post office and only got 0.99 euro to the pound so it has finally fallen below for me, what a shame just getting so damn mad now."

Tiny...you've been had mate!

Peace

1.0675 is the post office rate today..

Tiny what did you do?

Best places are M&S and Tesco. They will give you 1.01.

I won't pay for sex anymore in the Dam sadly. 50 quid for a shag! And we all know that kamer experiences are not exactly the heights of sexual gratification.

I may even be tempted to try Singel for the first time! Although I have never done it before because I think they are mostly all dogs, one never knows thanks to Gordon Brown!

btw if you want shags at home try marmalade as someone said, or gentlemens parties:

http://www.gentlemensparties.com/parties.html

Cocksure, what are you talking about?

Quote: "Best places are M&S and Tesco. They will give you 1.01."

Travelex are offering 1.0685.

Tesco are offering 1.0655.

Both rates are as of 22.08, 8th January 2009.

Peace

Fair enough I checked almost a week ago before sterling retraced from the low.

I won't lose sleep or waste shoe leather on the 3rd decimal place by the way.

I managed to get 1.10 today in a small exchange shop down tottenham court road.
The guy behind the counter said he couldnt predict which way its going to go and earlier
in the week they was a alltime low at 1.02.Most of the shops there today was at 1.05.

Places like the post office say no commision but they give you a much lower rate in there shops
than there is in other exchanges.

if you buy £500 worth of euros at the PO, they will give you a much better exchange rate

The higher exchange rate is true for the bigger amount but the PO rate online is also better, along with the higher rate for £500+, you just need to leave time for it to be delivered.