Author Topic: Currency (Read 3367 times)

Pixart · « **on:** November 12, 2007, 10:54 »

We have had several discussions about the current value of the U.S. $.

Last night I was looking at buying credits at Istock and they are charging in Canadian dollars. I haven't purchased there in a long time, but I am quite certain that I paid in U.S. $ the last time I did.

When I log into the new 123 site, it says "buy photos from .25 CDN".

I wondered if it's because I'm at a Canadian IP - but I expect these guys are taking advantage of the Canadian dollar. (But, of course, my earnings are still marked U.S.$)

If they are charging in Canadian and paying in U.S., what exchange rate are they giving contributors? Shoot, first paypal's crappy exchange rate and now agencies!!!

hatman12 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 12, 2007, 14:46 »

It's because you are at a Canadian IP.

123RF defaults to Australian Dollars for me.

Somehow these people 'know' where the customers and contributors are based.