In Reply to: WARNING: Money Changers are Thieves posted by smurchin on Friday, 5. May 2006 at 12:34 Bali Time:
I agree.
ALWAYS ask up front if they charge commission. Figure out before how much you'll get - easiest to change in $100 amounts. Having your own small calculator is a help. Never ever let them take the money back from you - ensure that once you have counted it and it's correct, put your hand over it, take it and leave. And it's good to have someone with you. Try to change $ at a Kodak place but failing that, just do not go for places showing a high rate - guaranteed to be a rip-off. You might just get the higher rate if you're very careful but it's just not worth the hassle.