Bulgaria Ski discussion board

Hi,
I'd like to know if its going to be cheaper taking GBP and converting over there by knowing the ski pass and ski, boots, poles price for 6 days in levs (at the gondola shop)?
The website is quoting 199euros for prebooked 6 day package (no tuition) and the rate i'm getting online is 2.24:1. If you want to break it down to local hire and separate lift pass then that's fine too.
Also, rates in bansko at the bank GBP>Lev? is there a charge?
I've been a few times and this is always a hot topic.
I appreciate someone there taking the time to review/respond (beer on me when I get there 25th Jan if so! Not at the happyend though... steep ha)
Oliver

The exchange here in banks can be as much as 10% better than that attained in the UK. There is a small charge for exchange but the better rate still allows for a better overall rate. The only limitation is the bank opening time, it is possible to get a bank on Saturday Morning (Alpha Bank nr the square) but after 16.30 and Sundays/bank holidays will be a problem. At quoted gondola prices, the lift pass for 6 days is 340lv, and 6 day equipment hire is 150lv, totally 490lv, the quote of 199E represents good value as its only 398lv, a saving of 100lv...