squirrel 0 #1 December 2, 2008 I am purchasing a new sail for the wing of my ultralight from the manufacture in South Africa, and the price is in ZAR. If they quoted me ZAR10 350.00 how much in US dollars? (buddy paid about 3000 usd for his from australia) I have found some conversion sites, but the price does on seem right, or more likely, i am just lame. thanks in advance ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #2 December 2, 2008 Just put it straight into google... "350 zar in dollars" 350 South African rands = 33.9626 U.S. dollars (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #3 December 2, 2008 QuoteJust put it straight into google... "350 zar in dollars" 350 South African rands = 33.9626 U.S. dollars That would be more like 10 350 South African rands = 1 004.3226 U.S. dollarsRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #4 December 2, 2008 QuoteJust put it straight into google... "350 zar in dollars" 350 South African rands = 33.9626 U.S. dollars yes, that is what i got..that just does not seem right....34 bucks for an entire new sail (the fabric)? the email did say "ZAR10 350.00" though. is the "10" at the end of the ZAR a multiplier? ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #5 December 2, 2008 Thanks Remmie - I didn't see his 10 ... but the principle stands. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #6 December 2, 2008 I think that it means ZAR 10,350.00 (as REMSTER has in his calculation). (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #7 December 2, 2008 QuoteI think that it means ZAR 10,350.00 (as REMSTER has in his calculation). wow, thats a much better price that what my buddies paid Airborne in Australia. but, i still have to figure international freight and customs. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlm 0 #8 December 2, 2008 The current exchange rate 12/02/08 @ 10:51 EST was ZAR/USD 10.37 www.fin24.com/finance/Default.aspx So take your ZAR10 350.00and divide it by 10.37 gives your the USD price = USD 998.07 Be warned that many SA companies will charge you in USD if your not a local buyer. Better never to have met you in my dream than to wake and reach for hands that are not there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #9 December 2, 2008 QuoteThe current exchange rate 12/02/08 @ 10:51 EST was ZAR/USD 10.37 www.fin24.com/finance/Default.aspx So take your ZAR10 350.00and divide it by 10.37 gives your the USD price = USD 998.07 Be warned that many SA companies will charge you in USD if your not a local buyer. charged in US dollars(i live in California)...so that means 998.07 right? that would be fine. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karlm 0 #10 December 2, 2008 Quote Quote The current exchange rate 12/02/08 @ 10:51 EST was ZAR/USD 10.37 www.fin24.com/finance/Default.aspx So take your ZAR10 350.00and divide it by 10.37 gives your the USD price = USD 998.07 Be warned that many SA companies will charge you in USD if your not a local buyer. charged in US dollars(i live in California)...so that means 998.07 right? that would be fine. I think they might have an inflated USD price for foreign purchases .... Better never to have met you in my dream than to wake and reach for hands that are not there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squirrel 0 #11 December 2, 2008 Quote Quote Quote The current exchange rate 12/02/08 @ 10:51 EST was ZAR/USD 10.37 www.fin24.com/finance/Default.aspx So take your ZAR10 350.00and divide it by 10.37 gives your the USD price = USD 998.07 Be warned that many SA companies will charge you in USD if your not a local buyer. charged in US dollars(i live in California)...so that means 998.07 right? that would be fine. I think they might have an inflated USD price for foreign purchases .... hmmm, maybe. but i did let them know where i was located in my first email. honestly, $1000 usd for a new wing sail is a fair price. ________________________________ Where is Darwin when you need him? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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