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Old 03-23-2008, 06:54 PM
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Most reputable tour agencies quote and transact in USD. Ask Planner for verification. If you are buying a Velvet Elvis painting or Haitian mask, then RD Pesos are the preferred currency. You will only be overcharged if you are a poor negotiator or an abusive short gringo.

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The topic starter asked about exchanging currency and another poster said to use USD as it is accepted everyone. I said you will be ripped off if you pay in USD as most anyone you pay in USD in the DR will give you an unfavorable exchange compared to if you simply paid in pesos.

Theres no mention of tour agencies except by yourself. Keep the negative reputation points coming believe me I could care less.
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Old 03-23-2008, 06:58 PM
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You do realize the OP has probably been to DR and back since this thread was created?
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