In Reply to: Cheat sheet posted by nicole_craig on Sunday, 16. January 2011 at 18:07 Bali Time:
Is usually a currency converter like "OANDA cheat sheet" that will give you a rough guide of dollars -Rup (or any other currencies) and reverse, printed in a compact credit card size that you carry with you so as not to get confused with exchange numbers when on the spot and buying.
you want a list of what people paid for goods in Bali and i doubt any sellers in Bali have been cheated lol.
Although annoying to negotiate a price for an item you want its really all part of being there.
Just dont pay more than you want for an item,if it isnt enough for the seller you wont get it anyway.
Prices can change from day to day depending on the amount of easy targets for more profit in an area.
If you follow another persons experience and pricing s you may well end up not purchasing what you want because you think you are being "Had" if you cant knock them down enough.
It all comes down to common sense and how much you economize whilst on holiday.