And the Canadians rejoice!

**Colin** · 21st September 07, 02:46 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Kilt

For the first time since I turned 13 (1976), the Canadian dollar is on par with the US dollar. We can finally order stuff from the US and not be killed with the exchange rate!

Good Luck trying to buy a book or magazine in the store though

Most places haven't adjusted the rate in years. The last book I bought (2 weeks ago) was still way cheaper in US funds despite that we were at $.97 to the US $1.00 that week.

It's a bloody gauge I tell ya!!!

**ccga3359** · 21st September 07, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

Good Luck trying to buy a book or magazine in the store though

Most places haven't adjusted the rate in years. The last book I bought (2 weeks ago) was still way cheaper in US funds despite that we were at $.97 to the US $1.00 that week.

It's a bloody gauge I tell ya!!!

Yeah I know that. You can't tell me shipping and duty adds up to 1/3 more.

**Colin** · 21st September 07, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Yeah I know that. You can't tell me shipping and duty adds up to 1/3 more.

Especially when it is printed in Ontario. Do they send it to the stores by cab?

**Raphael** · 21st September 07, 03:13 PM

Do you think the the shop keeper in the US will rather accept the Loon than the US Dollar?

**ccga3359** · 21st September 07, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by Raphael

Do you think the the shop keeper in the US will rather accept the Loon than the US Dollar?

They'd still wouldn't understand all the pretty colours. This includes the twonie!

**mexpiper** · 26th September 07, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by Raphael

Do you think the the shop keeper in the US will rather accept the Loon than the US Dollar?

Most likely not... they would not know how to handle it. As a frequent traveler to Canada, I sometimes come home with some Canadian money... When I took it to the bank to exchange it took 2 bank tellers, lots of paperwork_ I had to show ID and sign a document, and I got a better deal on the coins than on the bills. The teller told me to try to have more loonies because the exchange rate was better on the coins. I had to find a bank that would do it... Mind you I only live about 2 hours from the Canadian Border.

But who knows what the border towns will do. Hopefully we will see many more Canadians visiting the states and spending money. There was great article in the Detroit Paper... where they interviewed a MP whose child is attending University in the States and because of the new exchange he is saving alot of money than compared to last year.

**Thebes** · 26th September 07, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Raphael

Do you think the the shop keeper in the US will rather accept the Loon than the US Dollar?

When I grew up, near Detroit, some of the larger stores kept Canadian money under the drawer. Lots of Canadians would come over for cheap cigarettes, and other items which were taxes more heavily in Windsor. I don't know if any still do though, even then it varied place to place.

Personally, I'd welcome just about anything over the USD right now. Its really tanked in the past few years, and now with "Helicopter Ben" at the Fed....... I'm a bit worried the only kilts I'll be able to afford in the future will be sold in pesos or something.

**auld argonian** · 21st September 07, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Yeah I know that. You can't tell me shipping and duty adds up to 1/3 more.

So I repeat once again: what the hell ever happened to NAFTA?

I thought (obviously erroneously) that NAFTA was supposed to make these tariffs and duties obsolete.

I guess I have to read up on this...I. for one, see no reason why commerce on this level should be subject to bogus government surcharges.

Best

AA

**Archangel** · 21st September 07, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

So I repeat once again: what the hell ever happened to NAFTA?

I thought (obviously erroneously) that NAFTA was supposed to make these tariffs and duties obsolete.

I guess I have to read up on this...I. for one, see no reason why commerce on this level should be subject to bogus government surcharges.

Best

AA

Only one US congressman acknowledged reading NAFTA

Only one section, half a page, deals with tariffs. I can't remember how many pages but it's about 5" thick.

Every Canadian negotiator, except the PM at the time, has said that it hasn't worked out and should be revisited.

It is written solely to protect investors without regard for any local consideration in any of the three countries.

And any more comments from me will probably get this locked down because I think it is probably the worst thing that all three countries could have done short of going to war against each other. It's that bad. I'll shut up now.

**O'Neille** · 1st October 07, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

Good Luck trying to buy a book or magazine in the store though

Most places haven't adjusted the rate in years. The last book I bought (2 weeks ago) was still way cheaper in US funds despite that we were at $.97 to the US $1.00 that week.

It's a bloody gauge I tell ya!!!

Just pay for your books in U.S. dollars. That would shock the sellers! Truthfully I don't often buy books in book stores anyway. I can find most books I need online for a fraction of the price.