Recent experiences with traveler's cheques? ... (paging Ras Walleye)

[Lulu and Al]

Here's my 2 cents: don't get them! as most of you know , we stay at Bar-B-Barn, in April cambio outside De-bus, went to bank in town, more trouble, we got double sinage checks, as u know only one has to sign, the Lulu did not bring a passport, would not cash them! Bottom line, multi- cabs just to get cash, now cash or plastic!!!!

[smith744]

Here's my 2 cents: don't get them! as most of you know , we stay at Bar-B-Barn, in April cambio outside De-bus, went to bank in town, more trouble, we got double sinage checks, as u know only one has to sign, the Lulu did not bring a passport, would not cash them! Bottom line, multi- cabs just to get cash, now cash or plastic!!!!

:-(

me too,
have had similar problems with the banks and cambios.

I've *learned* that it depends on the teller/cashier, and what kind of mood they're in that day. If they're in a bad mood they'll *decide* to have some *fun* jerking-the-tourist/foreigner around.

Nevetheless,
i use AmericanExpressTravelersExpress travelers checks EXCLUSIVE-ly..!!..
always have, and always still will (even with the past bad experiences).

What I've Learned To DO

option #1...Use the WesternUnion office as primary cashing place.

option #2...Go to HiLo OR ValueMaster [[[ they're the same-company ]]] ---- but FIRST stop by the customer service desk and tell 'em what you wanna/gonna do. They'll more than likely say "..OK.. NO problem... blah blah raa raa.."

make your purchase, and hand-over the traveler-check to the check-out cashier.... get change .... move on.

When I've used the HiLo/ValueMaster option, i usually will make it a small itty-bitty purchase, 'cause (for me) neither store has anything i want/need, for the most part ---- sometimes i'll get a pack of CravenA's or maybe some sweeties, a Ting and a spice bun.

Believe it or Not,
Once upon a time,
in Lucea,
the main China-man store cashed my traveler check with NO ID..!!..

he looked pon me,,,,, said:::>>> "..is this you/yours..??.."
me-SAY:::>> "..Sure.."

KaChing --- deal done..!!..

that was unusual for-sure ,,,, he knew me, 'cause i would come in everyday for 3-4 CravenA's and/or a $200 phone card.

this trip,
next-week
i'm going with travelers checks.

stay tuned

'bout week-end next, i'll try to remember to post what happened and how things go.

me personally ain't expecting any problems ----- NONE At-tall...!!..