Whosear wrote:
Geeshhh, I thought this post was about gastrointestinal stuff...I was going to recommend colon flush...oh well
Colon Flow really gets me going
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| Author: | Itissteve [ Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Colon's |
So close to my madien voyage to CR. Another two weeks and I will be there. Tell me, should I purchase colon's before I leave or can I get by (or buy) with just using dollars during my trip? I plan to stay in Gringo Gulch area and not venturing out. My stay is for just 5 days. I was thinking of purchasing $1000 worth of dollars. However, can get by with the dollar everywhere?....should I bother with the colon? |
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| Author: | Crazyhorse0017 [ Fri Feb 11, 2011 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colon's |
Itissteve: Bienvenidos Mae! I'm sure you are excited about your trip. Here is what I do regarding Colones/U$... I never convert $ to Colones at a US airport. I once converted $ to Colones at the San Jose airport downstairs....after the 10% haircut I took..I never did it again. It isn't really necessary to convert $ right away. Cab into the gulch should run 20-26$. If you convert at the airport, use the BCR ATM upon arrival, in the gate area before going through Immigration...or after Immigration and Customs, go out the front of the airport, cross the street, take the escalator to the departure area, enter the terminal and turn right...go all the way almost to the wall to the bank kiosk by the exit tax booth. They will give you the bank rate there. Here is what I do..pay U$ for the cab. If the hotel has a good exchange rate, change some at the hotel..but don't go overboard..this stuff can be like Monopoly money if you aren't used to it. If I need to exchange more..I walk to the INS building, go to the second floor and use the BCR ATM. I've never been charged a fee there...your bank may vary. I tend to roll U$ heavy and Colone light. Have a great trip. CH |
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| Author: | Dan D Dick [ Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colon's |
I agree with Mr. Crazy, though I usually do just the opposite. Our apartment is in Rohrmoser so within a day or so of arriving I'll often change $1K or more at the local Scotia Bank. No fees & a very good rate (considering the bashing the dollar is getting.....thanks US government....). I only use USDs in the casinos. On the other hand, I visit once a month or so so when I return next week I'll have about $600 in colones already in my backpack. /dddick |
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| Author: | Whosear [ Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colon's |
Geeshhh, I thought this post was about gastrointestinal stuff...I was going to recommend colon flush...oh well |
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| Author: | Goingsouthsoon [ Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colon's |
Whosear wrote: Geeshhh, I thought this post was about gastrointestinal stuff...I was going to recommend colon flush...oh well Colon Flow really gets me going
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| Author: | HikerTom [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colon's |
Goingsouthsoon wrote: Whosear wrote: Geeshhh, I thought this post was about gastrointestinal stuff...I was going to recommend colon flush...oh well Colon Flow really gets me going To the OP, FYI it's colones 
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| Author: | Orange [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colon's |
have any of the new bills hit the street? 20k? 50k? |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colon's |
Orange wrote: have any of the new bills hit the street? 20k? 50k? 50k notes are not yet circulated. I have seen very few 20k notes. |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colon's |
Srilm wrote: Orange wrote: have any of the new bills hit the street? 20k? 50k? I've been seeing 20's for about 2 months now. Relatively common, but not everywhere. Even spent a few and got change just fine. Haven't seen any 50's yet. SR Surprising. I live here and have seen 2 20k notes since they were circulated. Where are you seeing all these 20k notes? |
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| Author: | SinCity [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 11:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Colon's |
Quote: Surprising. I live here and have seen 2 20k notes since they were circulated. Where are you seeing all these 20k notes? In January I exchanged $500usd at the bank upstairs at the airport upon arrival & they gave me the whole thing in 20k notes. Cheap ass that I am, I tried, unsucessfully, to spread them 1 at a time through the chica population of San Jose. |
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