Yen Exchange Rate Watch

[darkmatt]

all investors parking money in JPY...

 

[berrytini]

I still have 5 weeks to my trip. Should I wait or change now?

 

[berrytini]

I go directly to the Brand’s website to check price

Otherwise can try this also
http://kakaku.com

Whoa. And I thought it would be cheaper to purchase there which I was planning to do for my upcoming trip. May I know which brand/s specifically you were referring to?

 

[runforyourlife]

74ish :~ no 80 no talk

 

[qhong61]

I still have 5 weeks to my trip. Should I wait or change now?

Change half now. The other half one week before trip.

 

[chickenmedium]

74ish :~ no 80 no talk

got 77 i heypi liao

 

[berrytini]

Change half now. The other half one week before trip.

Any place you would recommend? Do most of you use cash instead of cc when shopping there?

 

[cancer81]

Any place you would recommend? Do most of you use cash instead of cc when shopping there?

there are certain limitations to using credit cards, not every place accepts them

u can use them in department stores and places like Bic Yodobashi etc

 

[buzzmario]

there are certain limitations to using credit cards, not every place accepts them

u can use them in department stores and places like Bic Yodobashi etc

using CC in japan subject to 3% extra?

 

[runforyourlife]

got 77 i heypi liao

Upupupupup

 

[thwysg]

using CC in japan subject to 3% extra?

No. Most eateries and small souvenir stores still prefer cash payment. Not all restaurants (including high end ones) accept credit cards too.

 

[xtwis7]

Yen strengthened yesterday

 

[anyhowsaysay]

Whoa. And I thought it would be cheaper to purchase there which I was planning to do for my upcoming trip. May I know which brand/s specifically you were referring to?

I am looking at burberry. although europe is cheaper but not going europe

 

[anyhowsaysay]

using CC in japan subject to 3% extra?

No. Not subject to those for most.
But take note so places do subject you to 3% extra for credit card.
Some grey dealer for watches. especially expensive one, they will add extra for cc

 

[anyhowsaysay]

Any place you would recommend? Do most of you use cash instead of cc when shopping there?

Depends. I will still use cash mainly. But some big item or hotels i use CC.
Take note i think japan u cannot bring more than 1,000,000 yen in cash into the country and need to declare

 

[berrytini]

Depends. I will still use cash mainly. But some big item or hotels i use CC.
Take note i think japan u cannot bring more than 1,000,000 yen in cash into the country and need to declare

Oh. Thanks for the heads up. What if we forgot to declare and they found out?

 

[berrytini]

I am looking at burberry. although europe is cheaper but not going europe

By any chance that applies to Hermes, Tiffany and Chanel as well?

 

[qhong61]

Any place you would recommend? Do most of you use cash instead of cc when shopping there?

Use cash unless run out of cash. I always change at People's Park Complex.

 

[cancer81]

using CC in japan subject to 3% extra?

I mostly only consider it when shopping at a shop offering duty free. Some even add in an discount if you pay by VISA or Master

Oh. Thanks for the heads up. What if we forgot to declare and they found out?

They might think you are trying to launder money. In any case, having so much cash on you isn't a good idea

By any chance that applies to Hermes, Tiffany and Chanel as well?

These are probably not going to be beaten by outlets in Europe. I do have to mention this, items in outlets are not the same as compared to the regular stores. Especially these "high" fashion brands

 

[Young_Man]

Just to check the best place to change Yen is either Chinatown or Arcade raffles place?
Which shop do you suggest in Chinatown?
Thanks!