Clarification request from accross the pond...

**wehateporn** · 08-03-2012, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by ~Ray

I was watching Wheelers and Dealers and the salesman said...

"With the price of the car and repairs, we have 1690 quid into the project. For us to make any money, we'll need to sell it for at least 2000 pounds."

So is it Pounds or Quid?

Thanks,
~Ray
www.hardlinks.org

Both the same

**Wizzo** · 08-03-2012, 02:17 PM

Funny, my daughter and I were watching it last week and that same question came up.

**rogueteens** · 08-03-2012, 02:31 PM

is it really called "Wheelers and Dealers" over there? :D

**CurrentlySober** · 08-03-2012, 03:34 PM

Originally posted by ~Ray

So is it Pounds or Quid?

A Quid is slang for a Pound - Like a 'Buck' is slang for a Dollar...

ie 100 Pounds = 100 Quid and 100 Dollars = 100 Bucks

**ottopottomouse** · 08-04-2012, 01:50 AM

Mike Brewer is a complete bellend.

**Triple-A** · 08-04-2012, 01:53 AM

No he's not... he's a "cheeky chappy"

**iSpyCams** · 08-04-2012, 05:42 AM

So what's "bob" then?

**CurrentlySober** · 08-04-2012, 05:45 AM

Originally posted by pompousjohn

So what's "bob" then?

'Bob' (in The UK) is commonly known as a name for your Fathers Brother.

As in - 'Bobs your Uncle'

**BIGTYMER** · 08-04-2012, 05:46 AM

Originally posted by rogueteens

is it really called "Wheelers and Dealers" over there? :D

No. It's called Wheeler Dealers.

**~Ray** · 08-04-2012, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by BIGTYMER

No. It's called Wheeler Dealers.

Yep, you are right. I have only watched it 3 or 4 times.

**~Ray** · 08-04-2012, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by CurrentlySober

A Quid is slang for a Pound - Like a 'Buck' is slang for a Dollar...

ie 100 Pounds = 100 Quid and 100 Dollars = 100 Bucks

Thanks for the clarification

**AllAboutCams** · 08-04-2012, 07:54 AM

it sounds right but why did he not say 2 grand (well that's what i would say)
i would be more inclined to use quid most of the time

example
1 = quid
2 = 2 quid
3 = 3 quid
4 = 4 quid
5 = fiver
10 = tenner

but if it had pence i would say
.50 = ten bob
1.10 = 1 pound 10
2.60 = 2 pound 60
3.45 = 3 pound 45
4.95 = 4 pound 95
5.50 = 5 pound 50
10.41 = 10 pound 41

**~Ray** · 08-04-2012, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by ottopottomouse

Mike Brewer is a complete bellend.

edd china seems like a great mechanic, knows his craft

**Grapesoda** · 08-04-2012, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by CurrentlySober

A Quid is slang for a Pound - Like a 'Buck' is slang for a Dollar...

ie 100 Pounds = 100 Quid and 100 Dollars = 100 Bucks

how much is a 'bob'?

**DamageX** · 08-04-2012, 08:58 AM

Buck = Dollar
Quid = Pound

Originally posted by Grapesoda

how much is a 'bob'?

Failed first grade math?

**spazlabz** · 08-04-2012, 09:02 AM

Originally posted by ~Ray

Thanks for the clarification

+1

**CurrentlySober** · 08-04-2012, 09:09 AM

Originally posted by Grapesoda

how much is a 'bob'?

http://gfy.com/showpost.php?p=19103188&postcount=9

**Johny Traffic** · 08-04-2012, 09:10 AM

These guys are all winding you up. (Joking with you)

A quid is metric and a pound is Imperial.

A quid (coming for the French word Quad (meaning 4) is actually 4 times the rate of a pound)

So 1 pound = 4 quids

A "Bob" is an insult. If you really want to insult someone in England you say "Bobs your uncle" Which means Mob Monkhouse is related to you. Which is a really bad insult

**Sunny Day** · 08-04-2012, 11:32 AM

Payment

Could I get 2000 Guineas instead?

**Grapesoda** · 08-04-2012, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by CurrentlySober

http://gfy.com/showpost.php?p=19103188&postcount=9

2 farthings = 1 halfpenny
2 halfpence = 1 penny (1d)
3 pence = 1 thruppence (3d)
6 pence = 1 sixpence (a 'tanner') (6d)
12 pence = 1 shilling (a bob) (1s)
2 shillings = 1 florin ( a 'two bob bit') (2s)
2 shillings and 6 pence = 1 half crown (2s 6d)
5 shillings = 1 Crown (5s)

**~Ray** · 08-05-2012, 08:13 AM

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

What is a quid?

It is a pound. Named after the mint in Quidhampton.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quid

**~Ray** · 08-05-2012, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by Sunny Day

Could I get 2000 Guineas instead?

what are you gonna do with all that scratch?

**helterskelter808** · 08-05-2012, 08:45 AM

British money explained

**rogueteens** · 08-05-2012, 11:06 AM

dont forget those terms too - http://www.cockneyrhymingslang.co.uk/subjects/money
all get used as well

Clarification request from accross the pond...

Clarification request from accross the pond...

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