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From: ward@spar.SPAR.SLB.COM (Michael Ward)
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Subject: Re: A Solution to the Shareware Dilemma?
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Date: 16 Apr 88 23:53:59 GMT
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Summary: Try denominated travelers' checks/cheques
Expires:6/1/88

Keywords:International payments shareware money


In the US it is usually possible to buy travelers' checks denominated in a
foreign currency; these can generally be converted at no charge by the
recipient in that country. I buy Bank of America checks in pounds sterling on
a regular basis to buy books from the UK; n one has ever had any trouble
converting them. BoA has various other currency types available. It is a *lot*
cheaper than International Money Orders.

I assume the same kind of things should be available at larger banks in most
European countries, in dollar denominations. Ditto elsewhere, though I have no
personal knowledge.

<Digression:  Bank of America is a private corporation, not an arm of the
federal government of the U.S.>

Hope this helps.  --Mike Ward