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I know that a lot of people are ordering from foreign companies under the impression that they are making big savings, but are we sure this is the case. What exchange rates are we being charged for our orders. Every currency converter I check gives me a different rate. For example, lets take $30 Australian. At the EzyDVD site I get £10.55. At ww.xe.net I get £10.60 but at www.travelex.com I get £9.90. Obviously, the bigger the order the bigger the price difference in these different rates. Our credit card companies probably charge a different rate again. What are other people`s experiences on this?

For Australian orders it doesn`t worry me - even at the stingiest exchange rates I know I`m making considerable savings over UK High Street prices.

Mike