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Seriously!!!!??
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Doing exactly that with about 30% of the sale proceeds. However not to chuffed about storing in the UK, might drive over and collect."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain -
Maybe they're just doing it to spite you.Originally posted by scooterscot View PostTwo of my banks have posted / informed me with the message below. We're about to send the proceeds of our sale back to our Euro account. And now the UK introduces capital flight restrictions
No bank runs until I get my money out.
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Isn't the correct answer you should be buying bitcoin, because ultimately it will go up 1000x soon?Originally posted by Mordac View PostAre you quite sure this is the best time to be converting Sterling to Euros? Perhaps stick it in Gold for a few months until things settle down? You can (I believe) move Gold around quite easily and sell it in Euros when you need the cash.Comment
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That may turn out to be true in GBP terms.Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostIsn't the correct answer you should be buying bitcoin, because ultimately it will go up 1000x soon?Comment
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Anyway, hats off to Scooter, handing over a large sum of money to the UK banking bail-in, I hope some of it goes to the needy and not all to bankster bonuses this time.Comment
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doing my bit for the UK economy - helping the indigenous with their thirst for cheap credit"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by Mordac View PostAre you quite sure this is the best time to be converting Sterling to Euros? Perhaps stick it in Gold for a few months until things settle down? You can (I believe) move Gold around quite easily and sell it in Euros when you need the cash.
The swiss will be glad to help him they have few morals.Comment
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So NLyUK was right when she said she owned your arse?Originally posted by scooterscot View Postdoing my bit for the UK economy - helping the indigenous with their thirst for cheap creditComment
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