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Microstock Photography Forum - General => General Stock Discussion => Topic started by: Pixart on November 12, 2007, 10:54

Title: Currency
Post by: 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!!!

Title: Re: Currency
Post by: hatman12 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.

Title: Re: Currency
Post by: PenelopeB on November 12, 2007, 14:58

We buy iStock at work to use and they always charged US dollars even though we are at a Canadian IP address?

????

Title: Re: Currency
Post by: Pixart on November 12, 2007, 16:31

I just checked, the last time I purchased the receipt was in U.S. $.