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Sorry, I don't know the exact exchange rate of the US $ to HGD. I was trying to make sense of the figures given by WorldHop.
[QUOTE=OneEyedMan;1930469] The HK dollar is pegged to the US dollar and therefore the rate moves very little. 1. 00 USD = 7. 75797 HKD. 1 HKD = 0. 128900 USD. Maybe the rates you quoted are after exchange fees. [/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Applesauce;1927724]I used to go to Fanda in Central. I only say used to because last year I bought enough knockoff cialis to last a year. I do need a refill so I'll post about it next month. Anyways, they also have real cialis and viagra, but the knockoffs are half the price so I got Hippigra. No questions asked except the salesguy had recommended another brand as well but I ended up with Hippigra since I didn't know the difference between knockoffs.[/QUOTE]Thanks to those who answered my post.
FWIW, I went to a RX Pharmacy right next door to my hotel (Lockhart and Stewart), and they gave something called "EURO VAGA", apparently a Hong Kong generic rather than the Indian ones I'm used too.
Not too excited about putting something new in my body, but we'll see how it works.
Will be visiting near San Po Kong soon and see that there's a place called Tong Seng Mansion nearby with a few girls on [URL]141.com[/URL]. Anyone have any knowledge of this place?
Also. A couple of basics. When the [URL]141.com[/URL] posting says "no FS" does it actually mean "no FS" ? When it doesn't say "no FS" can I assume FS is on the menu?
I think I've figured out many of the abbreviations, but DUP isn't familiar. It's on the menu of services, along with "whole package" - what do these mean?
Also, is bargaining for price at the walk up girls expected?
Hope to have enough time to try a walk up girl, K Pressure and maybe a hotel outcall. Will go home exhausted, but happy, I hope.
Thanks,
Scraggy
[QUOTE=Manfield04;1931105]Sorry, I don't know the exact exchange rate of the US $ to HGD. I was trying to make sense of the figures given by WorldHop.[/QUOTE]FX primer. I have never used HGD, so I for one do not know.
1. Just pick your home currency.
2. Figure out how many unites of the foreign currency you can buy with one unit of your home currency.
3. Round up so you can do a quick mental math without referring to a currency app or calculator. On trips I know I will pay more but I don't want to get raped so I work with orders of magnitude.
4. If you cannot handle 2 digit mental math, go to one digit.
HKD/HK$ are the same.
I my case.
1. USD.
2. USD$1 = HKD$7.75452 current interbank rate. Fees range from 0. 25% on up.
3. Use US$1=HK$7. 75.
4. Use US$1=HK$8.
I want my US$1 to buy as many HK$ as I can at the Forex when I cash in to buy HKD/HK$. But I want the HK$ to buy as many US$ as I can at the Forex when cashing out.
Useful numbers to memorize.
HK$100 = US$12.89.
HK$300 = US$38.68.
HK$500 = US$64.46.
HK$1000 = US$128.92.
Don't get HK$1,000 notes. Most places not accept. Stick with $100 and avoid $50.
Once you memorize the ball park numbers, you know when you are taken to the cleaners, even after several beers.
Currencies are quoted in different manners but it is just a matter of simple math to work back to the examples above. Either 1/100,1/1000 or 1/x. On long trips, I just clip the SCMP/IHT exchange rate table and put in my wallet for ball park figures.
In HK, some forex exchanges charge a commission plus give bad rates. IMHO, I would just go to Wordwide House and use Franki Exchange. Those types of companies will not be around for long.
As Chantik said, ATM/credit cards are best if your Bank does not charge a foreign exchange fee or ATM fee. Take out only what you need so you don't waste a round trip fee. Many Banks/ATM cards offer nofee ATM and Credit Card charges but things are constantly changing. I have had surprises because of changes. Also, some Banks say no foreign exchange fee but have a bad foreign exchange rate; they don't give you InterBank rates. Again, only way is to test. Try and check what posts to the account.
If carrying US currency, get new $100. Many older bills not accepted if suspect serial numbers. Use newer bills for whichever currency you bring.
[QUOTE=Reef LostCause;1931166]Not too excited about putting something new in my body, but we'll see how it works.[/QUOTE]Go to Fanda at the bottom of World Wide House.
[QUOTE=Boarer;1931930]
Don't get HK$1,000 notes. Most places not accept. Stick with $100 and avoid $50.
[/QUOTE]Just curious. What's the problem with $50 notes?
I use them often without any problem.
I also find the small kiosks give good exchange rates although you have to shop around to compare.
[QUOTE=Jackthelad2;1932042]Just curious. What's the problem with $50 notes? I use them often without any problem.
[/QUOTE]He probably means that, when you have had a few sherries and it is dark, you can confuse HK $20 and HK $50 notes easily.
Not a big deal.
[QUOTE=UncleGoober2;1932065]He probably means that, when you have had a few sherries and it is dark, you can confuse HK $20 and HK $50 notes easily.
Not a big deal.[/QUOTE]That is the old 50's only. The newer ones stand out with distinct green.
[QUOTE=Tiger888;1932067]That is the old 50's only. The newer ones stand out with distinct green.[/QUOTE]Yes I know, Tiger, I live in HK.
Even so, the twenties are blue, and when you have had a few sherries and it is dark, you can confuse HK $20 and HK $50 notes easily. When in that state, you are concentrating on making sure the note is not red or brown.
Cheers, Goober.
[QUOTE=UncleGoober2;1932082]Yes I know, Tiger, I live in HK.
Even so, the twenties are blue, and when you have had a few sherries and it is dark, you can confuse HK $20 and HK $50 notes easily. When in that state, you are concentrating on making sure the note is not red or brown.
Cheers, Goober.[/QUOTE]How much harder life must be in the US where you have to be able to read numbers.
[QUOTE=UncleGoober2;1932082]Yes I know, Tiger, I live in HK.
Even so, the twenties are blue, and when you have had a few sherries and it is dark, you can confuse HK $20 and HK $50 notes easily. When in that state, you are concentrating on making sure the note is not red or brown.
Cheers, Goober.[/QUOTE]Spot on. And avoiding the yellows like the rest of HK/China.[QUOTE=Tiger888;1932367]How much harder life must be in the US where you have to be able to read numbers.[/QUOTE]The irony is that given the higher rate of illiteracy and maybe color blindness (in more ways than one), you would think notes of different colors and sizes would have been adopted long ago. Going alloy stopped the shaving of coins ;-D
I still remember walking out of Monte Carlo with my pockets stuffed with bills to fund my tuition and worrying about how many might drop through a pocket hole made by the 10 francs.
FWIW, HK is catching up with the western world. Had several recent instances where people tried to short change me. Pretending the $500 was a $100 or pretending the $50 was a $20. I was like REALLY! IMHO, better to avoid a fight than to win one.
Uncle G, nice to know at least one person is reading between the lines LOL.
Oh, JTL, if one knows the interbank rate, any kiosk will work as one is aware of the effective rate one gets. If one doesn't, IMHO, follow my advice. FWIW, in many countries, the government banks will usually give very close to if not the interbank rate. YMMV
If going to kiosk or counter, watch out for the 3 card monty and fake bills. Know your currencies. Had been given change in some interesting coins when not paying attention, a form of pay it forward from a vendor that got duped. An HK Indo gal was really impressed when I gave her some left over Korean bills. ;-p
No brainer with an ATM card. But watch out for signage on machines. In some countries, an ATM might not have the highest denomination bills. Walking around with bulging pants is not good in more ways than one.
[QUOTE=Boarer;1932477]
Oh, JTL, if one knows the interbank rate, any kiosk will work as one is aware of the effective rate one gets. If one doesn't, IMHO, follow my advice. FWIW, in many countries, the government banks will usually give very close to if not the interbank rate. YMMV
If going to kiosk or counter, watch out for the 3 card monty and fake bills. Know your currencies. [/QUOTE]Will put all the advice to the test shortly! Can't wait.
Have to say I have never had a problem at a kiosk.
There is no negotiation at a walk up. It's not good for your health if you try. Bargaining is for bars.
I arrived at Hong Kong today in the morning. The rate of exchange of US $ 1.00 = HKD 7.0088 at the airport. I changed US $ 40.00 so that I can catch the Airport Express and taxi to Chung King Mansion.
Today, the best rate at Chung King Mansion is US $ 1.00 = HKD 7.74 for notes.
[QUOTE=Manfield04;1932863]I arrived at Hong Kong today in the morning. The rate of exchange of US $ 1.00 = HKD 7.0088 at the airport. I changed US $ 40.00 so that I can catch the Airport Express and taxi to Chung King Mansion.
Today, the best rate at Chung King Mansion is US $ 1.00 = HKD 7.74 for notes.[/QUOTE]To paraphrase JTL; all these questions, where are the field reports?! Show me the beef.
[QUOTE=Boarer;1933394]To paraphrase JTL; all these questions, where are the field reports?! Show me the beef.[/QUOTE]LOL!!
Be there soon. Reports will follow.