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Message:: [QUOTE="jaceravone, post: 428906, member: 9474"]Myron,I just whipped out my credit card statement.  Back in May I bought something that was $30.53 US and it had a .61 cent conversion fee.  Then I bought something that was $250.18 us and I had a 5 dollar conversion fee.  Then I bought something that was $59.26 us and it had a $1.18 conversion fee.  That was an additional $6.79 in fees that I had to pay.  That is a small price to do business over seas.   My APRs were not raised either.  I would have to agree with you and say that the Royal Mint will charge before they are even close to sending.  It doesn't bother me because I know I will get it.... eventually.  In fact, I am currently waiting for two new items that I had ordered a month ago.   Now as far as your friends card and the issues she may have had..... I would imagine that each company has their own rules and if this is really important to you then I would consider finding a different credit card company.  Business is tough and if you are a good customer and they thought that they may lose you because of buying something over seas then they may reduce your APR or even wave your fees.   Here is my reason for using the mint vs a third part company..... because if there is any problem at all, you are almost guarenteed that the problem will be corrected if you go through the mint.... that may not be the case if you go through someone else.  Good luck.[/QUOTE]