julesbeara Posted October 26, 2010 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2010 http://news.travel.aol.com/2010/10/25/no-more-paying-with-dollars-at-mexico-resorts/?icid=main%7Cmain%7Cdl6%7Csec3_lnk2%7C180176 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted October 26, 2010 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2010 According to the article as long as I don't spend more than $100 in one place I won't have to worry. And if I plan on spending $700-800 or more for jewelry I will always use my credit card. But thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted October 26, 2010 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2010 http://news.travel.aol.com/2010/10/25/no-more-paying-with-dollars-at-mexico-resorts/?icid=main%7Cmain%7Cdl6%7Csec3_lnk2%7C180176 First of all your title is wrong and missleading. I don't think I've spent $100 in Mexico on any cruise let along in one store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMBOY Posted October 26, 2010 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I just got back from Mexico on the Mariner of the Seas and US $$ are still being accepted freely for purchases under $100. If you plan to spend over $100 either get Pesos from a bank ATM or use your Credit card at well established business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Flying Pirate Posted October 28, 2010 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2010 I agree using a Credit Card in Mexico is a much better plan than trading Dollars for Pesos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurseone Posted October 29, 2010 #6 Share Posted October 29, 2010 We just returned last week and spent more than $100.00 in one place and they took $$ without any problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoret Posted October 29, 2010 #7 Share Posted October 29, 2010 if they want to sell it to you they will take USD. I think that if i want to pay for a item and it is $150.00 and they say they only take peso's and I say ok nevermind they wouldn't fallow me to the door and say ok we will take your money in the form of USD? Fact is there are just too many people there that only have USD on them and they will not pass up a sell. I mean come on have you ever been to cozumel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
50cruiser Posted October 29, 2010 #8 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I look at this as im on vacation from america , carrying american dollars . If they want to sell me something they can take my money or I wont buy. Im buying something i probaly dont need . Im being a tourist spreading the wealth. If more peoply do the same they will stop this nonsence . CARL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy-mae Posted October 29, 2010 #9 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I look at this as im on vacation from america , carrying american dollars . If they want to sell me something they can take my money or I wont buy. Im buying something i probaly dont need . Im being a tourist spreading the wealth. If more peoply do the same they will stop this nonsence . CARL Wonder how well that would go over in France, England or Spain... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckanear Posted October 29, 2010 #10 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Wonder how well that would go over in France, England or Spain... Exactly. I have to wonder if people are coming here to experience this country and culture or to force their own. I have said it before and I'll say it again. As inconvenient as it may be for tourists, if it means that I never have a helicopter land in my neighborhood and hear gunshots again, I'll take the inconvenience. If they don't get it under control, and the problems are escalating, then you can say good bye to the ports of call here. People here want to share their generosity by bringing things like school supplies to ports of call. Why don't you make the country a little bit safer for those kids and the rest of the citizens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merees17 Posted October 29, 2010 #11 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I look at this as im on vacation from america , carrying american dollars . If they want to sell me something they can take my money or I wont buy. Im buying something i probaly dont need . Im being a tourist spreading the wealth. If more peoply do the same they will stop this nonsence . CARL Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinmon Posted October 29, 2010 #12 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Are you kidding me? I would never use a credit card in Mexico! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckanear Posted October 29, 2010 #13 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Are you kidding me? I would never use a credit card in Mexico! Why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted October 29, 2010 #14 Share Posted October 29, 2010 1. Their was a very long thread about this a short time ago. 2. Article is wrong it does not apply to tourist areas don't waste you time with AOL for cruising news CC News http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/ is the best for cruising news and would be the first to post it if it was a problrm. 3. I was in Cozumel twice in the last month the last date was 10/18/10 and US $ were what everything was priced in, in fact I was having a few margaritas :rolleyes: They were priced at $6 ea. 2 for $8, one patron wanted to pay in Pesos and they had to get a calculator to figure out the price! I am not the only one to post this http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=26396882&postcount=132 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted October 29, 2010 #15 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Are you kidding me? I would never use a credit card in Mexico! Seriously? Come on', nothing wrong with using your credit card in Mexico as long as it is in shops and restaurants in tourist areas. Most (if not all credit card) companies will be flagged if there is suspicious activity on a card and anything that could potentially be charged by anyone other than the rightful card owner would be contested. You wouldn't be liable for those fraudulent purchases. Now, back to the issue at hand. While it is very convenient to go to Mexico and use our U.S dollars, we are in a foreign country and should by all means use their currency! No other country in the world accepts U.S dollars so why should Mexico? We can't just assume that they want U.S dollars and that it is superior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted October 29, 2010 #16 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I look at this as im on vacation from america , carrying american dollars . If they want to sell me something they can take my money or I wont buy. Im buying something i probaly dont need . Im being a tourist spreading the wealth. If more peoply do the same they will stop this nonsence . CARL Would you expect the local businesses in your town in the US to accept peso's??:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted October 29, 2010 #17 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Would you expect the local businesses in your town in the US to accept peso's??:rolleyes: If they did I would not have a problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckanear Posted October 29, 2010 #18 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Now, back to the issue at hand. While it is very convenient to go to Mexico and use our U.S dollars, we are in a foreign country and should by all means use their currency! No other country in the world accepts U.S dollars so why should Mexico? We can't just assume that they want U.S dollars and that it is superior. That's the American way. It never ceases to amaze me to see the callousness of people. Take the cab drivers for example. They take your us money, but they have to take time out of their lives to go to a bank to exchange your money. Whether they deposit it or exchange it, they are only allowed so much us$$ a month. What are they supposed to do when they reach the max? Not work?? The cost of getting a taxi permit is like $80,000. They need to be working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jd1966 Posted October 29, 2010 #19 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I look at this as im on vacation from america , carrying american dollars . If they want to sell me something they can take my money or I wont buy. Im buying something i probaly dont need . Im being a tourist spreading the wealth. If more peoply do the same they will stop this nonsence . CARL It's not your money they're worried about. They are trying to prevent money laundering by the drug cartels. You remember them, the people who sell drugs to your willing fellow Americans. We could help Mexico alot more if we would convince our drug consuming fellow citizens that they are the real cause of the problem. The unfortunate losers are the Mexican people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgraves Posted October 29, 2010 #20 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Are you kidding me? I would never use a credit card in Mexico! I've used my credit card in Cozumel many times. I'd rather not carry large amounts of cash around. Just be sure to let your bank know where you're going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesbeara Posted October 29, 2010 Author #21 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I posted this information as I didn't want anyone planning on potentially making a large purchase (over $100) in Mexico being stuck since they don't have Pesos (time is short in port). We have used U.S. Dollars, Pesos & our Credit Cards while traveling in Mexico for purchases. Some vendors will give you a larger discount if you are paying in pesos rather than using a credit card (due to the processing fees involved). Most Mexico ports to have money exchange centers near where the ship docked. I agree that they are also trying to minimize the money laundering. My heart goes out to the citizens of Mexico and the unfortunate environment in "some" areas of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorrorFan Posted October 29, 2010 #22 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I look at this as im on vacation from america , carrying american dollars . If they want to sell me something they can take my money or I wont buy. Im buying something i probaly dont need . Im being a tourist spreading the wealth. If more peoply do the same they will stop this nonsence . CARL Thats gotta be one of the most arrogant and obnoxious things I've read here a while. Wow.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted October 29, 2010 #23 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I wonder what "per transaction" really means? Four of us are booked on one reservation for Nachi Cocom in Cozumel on Dec. 7, and they want the balance paid in cash. I need to see if the total balance is considered one transaction, or four transactions. Per person is under $100, but the total will be over $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eslocklier Posted October 29, 2010 #24 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Interesting! I'm planning on booking a cruise to Mexico for spring and I guess I will just have to bring cash, and a credit card for back up. Thanks for posting the article. I would hate to be somewhere with no back up plan other than cash and they decided not to take it. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TPKeller Posted October 29, 2010 #25 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Would you expect the local businesses in your town in the US to accept peso's??:rolleyes: If 90% of their customers were Mexican nationals carrying Mexican pesos, then yes I would, wouldn't you? It would be a foolish business decision for them not to. Theron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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