In Reply to: word on money changers posted by hynesy on Monday, 4. September 2006 at 22:16 Bali Time:
Don't know what all the fuss is about.
Probably 1 in every 3 money exchangers have tried to grab a little extra for themselves, like swapping a 10K for a 100K, but they are always extremely apologetic when caught out :-), just be vigilant like you would with any money exchange anywhere in the world, even at home. I probably get more attempted (innocent or not) short changing when I get my change from a shop in Aust.
I always change in multiples of 100 (makes the calc easier)and always use "No commision" Money Changers, and as far as the rate on street compared to the hotel, well, I guess it depends on the hotel, but, I find the street is always at least 5% better.