OHbaby! Forums : Exchanging money and duty free https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 09 May 2026 21:22:16 +0000 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:38:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=31438 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Both in NZ. First on the way out...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=930116&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#930116 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 31438
Posted: 08 February 2010 at 6:38pm

Both in NZ. First on the way out and the second when you come in. They have DF shops when you come in to NZ.

]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:38:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=930116&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#930116 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : I second the exchanging your money...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=928925&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#928925 Author: High9
Subject: 31438
Posted: 08 February 2010 at 8:08am

I second the exchanging your money at the bank rather than the airport, if you have a flight before 7am or after 4pm, sometimes the place isn't even open which we experienced once!

ETA: You can use credit cards etc over there providing it has the cirrus (sp?) or maestro logo on it and the machine. They accept westpac cards over in Aussie as well, but bare in mind if you withdraw money from an ATM you can get charged something like $8 each time.

Edited by nkap9]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:08:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=928925&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#928925 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : mummy_becks wrote:Put them...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=928898&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#928898 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31438
Posted: 08 February 2010 at 7:34am

Originally posted by mummy_becks mummy_becks wrote:

Put them in your packed luggage and then on your way back into NZ buy another carton that becomes your DF coming into the country.

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So do i buy the second lot at the Oz DF or at the NZ DF?

Sorry, i have never been out of the country before lol]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:34:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=928898&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#928898 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Yep Aus smokes suck big time as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=928800&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#928800 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 31438
Posted: 07 February 2010 at 10:22pm

Yep Aus smokes suck big time as they burn heaps fast (got a packet over there) and they are heaps more expensive there too.

What you do is buy on your way out, open the carton and take a packet out. Put them in your packed luggage and then on your way back into NZ buy another carton that becomes your DF coming into the country.

I came back to NZ with 415 smokes as I had my carton in my luggage and the other carton in my DF I also had half the packet in my carry on and customs and immigration didn't care. However I have been told they don't pull up people they see as smokers (I had a lighter with me) doing this so long as they have the NZ allowance with them coming into NZ on them in their DF bags.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:22:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=928800&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#928800 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : If your wanting to buy perfume...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927664&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927664 Author: IVFGirl1111
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 10:59pm

If your wanting to buy perfume dont buy it duty free - its HEAPS cheaper at Target and Priceline etc - like WAY cheaper]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:59:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927664&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927664 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : I was also told once that the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927598&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927598 Author: pepsi
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 10:31pm

I was also told once that the ciggys from Aussie aren't as good as the ones in NZ (apparently they burn faster?).. I'm not a smoker but this is what my ex complained about.. ]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:31:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927598&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927598 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : I&#039;d exchange money at the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927595&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927595 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 10:30pm

I'd exchange money at the bank before you come over because if you use your EFTPOS card or even a VISA (debit or not) you will be charged the exchange rate plus any other fees your bank charges, so may end up costing you more. But its a good idea to have one with you in case of an emergency or over spending Try to avoid money exchage places cos they rip you off big time.

As for limits even if you do open your ciggy packets or drink some of your alcohol its worked out on the entire amount you're carring in total, not just what you buy at dutyfree.

Have a fab holiday and dont pack much cos its sooo flippin hot at the moment ]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:30:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927595&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927595 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : If you know any flight crew, they...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927428&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927428 Author: squoggs
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:57pm

If you know any flight crew, they don't have to pay to exchange money...perhaps if you do know someone they could do it for you. DH said to tell you the commission is cheaper to exchange it here than oz, he travels to & from oz probably 5 times each week . If you use your VISA in Oz, you get charged an extra 1%, so its not too bad.

Eta - oops the Visa service fee is 1-1.5% in most places :-)

Edited by squoggs]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:57:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927428&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927428 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : All good becks thanks. I told...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927422&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927422 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:54pm

All good becks thanks. I told them to give me $50 and il give them back the difference.

Heidismum, I am hoping to take at least a $1000. Have looked at websites, and i need $1300 NZ to get that in AUD
]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:54:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927422&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927422 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Get a VISA debt and take cash...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927418&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927418 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:53pm

Get a VISA debt and take cash over with you. That way you have cash when you need it and you can use your own money with the visa debt card.

]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:53:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927418&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927418 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Yep I am a Horizon&#039;s girl...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927415&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927415 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:51pm

Yep I am a Horizon's girl and that price was for 200 tailers.

I think 250 tobacco is $37I think I am sorry I didn't look at that as I didn't want that.

]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:51:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927415&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927415 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : The banks sting you for using...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927412&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927412 Author: BeLoved
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:51pm

The banks sting you for using your card overseas and I am 99% sure you can only do cash withdrawals from an ATM. Even when you use your VISA etc. they sting you as well!

I always worry about taking lots of cash too, but I have always made sure it is on me at all times. Depending on how much you are taking travellers cheques maybe an option.]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:51:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927412&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927412 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Iv just looked at most of the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927403&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927403 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:47pm

Iv just looked at most of the banks and at the moment it looks like Westpac is the best.

Do you know how eftpos cards from NZ work over there? Im worried about taking heaps of cash!]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:47:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927403&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927403 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Don&#039;t change your money at...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927400&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927400 Author: BeLoved
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:45pm

Don't change your money at the airport they normally sting you a little, best to do it at a bank beforehand.

Enjoy your holiday...EXCITING!!!]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:45:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927400&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927400 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Is that tailormades Becks? Do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927399&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927399 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:45pm

Is that tailormades Becks? Do you know what the 5x 50gms cost?

How much would you want to take over for spending money for a 7 day holiday? I don't have to pay for accommodation or travel ]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:45:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927399&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927399 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Yep my smokes are $42.95 a carton...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927389&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927389 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:43pm

Yep my smokes are $42.95 a carton in NZ and $46.95 in OZ.

]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:43:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927389&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927389 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : So its cheaper for me to buy DF...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927386&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927386 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:42pm

So its cheaper for me to buy DF in NZ?]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:42:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927386&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927386 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Going into OZ you can take 200...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927382&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927382 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:40pm

Going into OZ you can take 200 smokes or 250grms of tobacco and a fewbottles of alcohol. Coming back to NZ you can bring 3 1125ml bottles 250 smokes or 250grms of tobacco. Be careful if you are taking smokes over and then getting more on your way back open the packet of the ones you take over. Also just come back from there by your DF in NZ heaps cheaper.

]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:40:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927382&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927382 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : pepsi wrote: Kandice wrote:Limits...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927380&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927380 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:39pm

Originally posted by pepsi pepsi wrote:

Originally posted by Kandice Kandice wrote:

Limits

Where do i find that info? The company im flying withs website? Right off to look..


This is the link you want http://www.dutyfreestores.co.nz/allowances


Thanks Pepsi!]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:39:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927380&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927380 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Kandice wrote:Limits Where...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927375&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927375 Author: pepsi
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:36pm

Originally posted by Kandice Kandice wrote:

Limits

Where do i find that info? The company im flying withs website? Right off to look..


This is the link you want http://www.dutyfreestores.co.nz/allowances]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:36:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927375&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927375 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Oh, wicked. Thanks for that FreeSpirit....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927368&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927368 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:32pm

Oh, wicked. Thanks for that FreeSpirit.]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:32:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927368&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927368 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Shop around the banks! They all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927366&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927366 Author: FreeSpirit
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:31pm

Shop around the banks! They all pay slightly differently, and some charge more than others for the exchange.

]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:31:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927366&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927366 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Limits Where do i find that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927360&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927360 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:26pm

Limits

Where do i find that info? The company im flying withs website? Right off to look..]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:26:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927360&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927360 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Lol, the point of no return! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927359&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927359 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:25pm

Lol, the point of no return!

I want to get a bottle of something to take to Oz, i am staying with my brother 2 years older than me, and would like to have a good ole catchup when i get there ]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:25:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927359&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927359 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Oh, and obviously you have to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927356&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927356 Author: pepsi
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:24pm

Oh, and obviously you have to be aware of limits if you plan to buy both ways..]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:24:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927356&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927356 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : You can go to your bank and get...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927354&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927354 Author: pepsi
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:23pm

You can go to your bank and get some exchanged, or even at the airport.. wherever suits you really..

You can buy some on the way out, which you pick up when you depart the plane in Oz, and/or you can buy some on the way out of Oz which you pick up when you depart the plane in NZ. So if you don't want to have to lug their stuff around just get it on the way back. Just remember to pick it up before you come out of the point of no return haha]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:23:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927354&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927354 <![CDATA[Exchanging money and duty free : Please excuse my ignorance. Do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927328&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927328 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 31438
Posted: 06 February 2010 at 8:11pm

Please excuse my ignorance.

Do i get the money exchanged here or there when i go to Australia?

How does duty free work? Do I buy it here, if i buy here do i take it over there and then bring it back, and get more over there and bring that back too? A workmate wants me to get her smokes.

]]> Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:11:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=31438&PID=927328&title=exchanging-money-and-duty-free#927328