Author Topic: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!  (Read 19193 times)

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #40 on: December 16, 2014, 03:30:49 PM »
Most credit cards convert foreign currencies when the charge posts, so if the Rubel goes back up in the next few days, you will get charged more than the conversion rate you see now.

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #41 on: December 16, 2014, 03:33:30 PM »
Most credit cards convert foreign currencies when the charge posts, so if the Rubel goes back up in the next few days, you will get charged more than the conversion rate you see now.

Or less if the current trend continues

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #42 on: December 16, 2014, 03:33:41 PM »
FYI. Most credits convert foreign currencies when the charge posts, so if the Rubel goes back up in the next few days, you will get charged more than the conversion rate you see now.
This would really kill the deal if what you say is true

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #43 on: December 16, 2014, 03:38:27 PM »
What time?
Any reason not to DDMS this if the party will be over anyway in a few hours?

bec they may not update it
not worth posting on main site as will kill it very quickly

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #44 on: December 16, 2014, 03:39:16 PM »
Most credit cards convert foreign currencies when the charge posts, so if the Rubel goes back up in the next few days, you will get charged more than the conversion rate you see now.
This is from Visa's website in regards to foreign exchange rates.

How accurate are the rates?
The rates you are shown are from Visa's internal database for foreign exchange rates and are updated daily. However, they are only meant to serve as an indication of the rate you could expect to receive from your issuing bank. As exchange rates change constantly, the rate is only accurate for one day. The exact rate you are charged depends on when the transaction is posted to the Visa system, which may be later than the day on which you paid, depending on how promptly each merchant handles their Visa transactions. Additionally, your final transaction amount may differ depending on whether the merchant converts the currency at the point of sale or if the bank that issues your card assesses a foreign transaction fee.

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #45 on: December 16, 2014, 03:39:34 PM »
bec they may not update it
Don't they update it every week? Why would they not update it this week?
And which aspect would be killed exactly?  Couldn't use always book via an OTA even if UA.com blocks it?
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #46 on: December 16, 2014, 03:41:55 PM »
No expert here, but most pundits are predicting it to keep falling. Some are saying 100+.

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #47 on: December 16, 2014, 03:42:53 PM »
I would suggest a compromise; Somewhat dilute or change the excitement of the title and attract less attention.

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #48 on: December 16, 2014, 03:44:22 PM »
We can monitor the drop in Rubles without saying anything about tickets etc.

The lower it drops, the bigger saving people will know they can find.
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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #50 on: December 16, 2014, 03:46:07 PM »
russia is now cheaper because rubel is going down

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #51 on: December 16, 2014, 03:46:27 PM »
#TYH

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #52 on: December 16, 2014, 03:46:55 PM »
Repost.... ???

http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=47695.0
This has to do with the actual value of the Ruble to the USD. The other link i believe is a different thing entirely.
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Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #53 on: December 16, 2014, 03:49:00 PM »
I know it's the wrong thread but... What's UA cancellation fee? Worth canceling and rebooking with this for a $200 saving?

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #54 on: December 16, 2014, 03:49:57 PM »
You already have a ticket with UA? When was it booked? Asking more than 24 hours ago it won't be worth it
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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #55 on: December 16, 2014, 03:53:22 PM »
Was booked last week. Oh well.

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #56 on: December 16, 2014, 03:55:09 PM »
Dan please move convo to JS

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #57 on: December 16, 2014, 03:59:15 PM »
Did anybody book hotels with this?

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #58 on: December 16, 2014, 04:05:49 PM »
I am the only one not seeing discounted rates? am i doing something wrong?

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Re: Russian Rubels low = extremely discounted tickets!!!
« Reply #59 on: December 16, 2014, 04:14:09 PM »
Did anybody book hotels with this?


I searched for hotels. The rates don't seem much different than what I'm seeing elsewhere.