What's the best way to get US funds/cash to a seller?

[Aussie Challenger]

I just bought some bits and pieces from USA over the internet around US$210 with my Citibank CC, they charged me a fee of $6.80.   
I know that your amount is greater but I am about to do an order for several thousand $$ the same way and only expect to pay a minor fee in proportion to the amount.

[brads70]

I just bought some bits and pieces from USA over the internet around US$210 with my Citibank CC, they charged me a fee of $6.80.   
I know that your amount is greater but I am about to do an order for several thousand $$ the same way and only expect to pay a minor fee in proportion to the amount.

I sent Slotts  a western union payment for a part he picked up for me. I sent him $640 US funds...it cost me $739 Canadian funds! That when the exchange rates is pretty close to par! The western union teller said the fee's go up with the more money you send so no way I would use them unless I was in a pinch. I had US funds in hand but the don't accept US funds ..only Canadian ( so they can screw ya on exchange rates!)

[dodj]

Have you tried just a US$ money order from your bank or credit union? Same fee regardless of amount. My Credit Union charges 0$, my bank charges $10. Then mail it. It takes a few days in the mail is the only downside I see.

[brads70]

Have you tried just a US$ money order from your bank or credit union? Same fee regardless of amount. My Credit Union charges 0$, my bank charges $10. Then mail it. It takes a few days in the mail is the only downside I see.

 No haven't tried that. I bought our family Suburban in Texas and drove down to get it, then had the money sent directly to sellers account , can't recall the exact amount but I think in addition to the "exchange rates" I had to pay like 30-40 dollar fee.

[1970 RT Challenger 1970]

Also try Canada Post Money Orders.