How about an international money order? I receive them all the time, and
at least in the US, they work like a champ. You might need to purchase
several since there is a limit.

I also have accepted checks in US funds from trusted sources. I don't know
how that would work the other way.

Traveler's Cheques?

Heck, I've even done cash before (but not for that amount!)

J

On Thu, 15 Feb 2007, David Marshall wrote:

> Volks,
> I need to send some money to my buddy in Germany for
> payment on a Volkswagen LT DoKa 4x4.  PayPal charges 3.9%, the
> bank is about C$45 fee on this end and 10€ fee on the other
> end.  Cheques are held for weeks... as the Capital One ads say
> "hands in your pocket"
>
> The fellow I am sending the
> money to is my friend, so there is no trust issues... I'm just looking for
> a relitively quick and inexpensive way (for both sides) to send money
> to Germany from Canada.
>
> Cheers!
>
> David Marshall
>
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