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Old 12-07-2016, 12:32 PM
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Re: Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread

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Originally Posted by Nulgath View Post
All the rates will be written the same on every money changer throughout the row of shops there. Always open yr mouth to ask for the rate in any shops & not by just looking at what's being written. They have other competitors to compete with within a less than 5 meter radius. I was at Batam last Sat & the rate at opp Formosa was 9720 even when it's written 9500.
Ha! Especially wen the money changer opp is often no more than 5 steps away frm ea other.

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Originally Posted by Nulgath View Post
To get good rates,try opening mouth to ask in at least 3 shops nearby & not rely on eye power. First quote from their mouth is always the worst rate.
Good advise! Most ppl value 2 much on face-value,shy to open mouth.