i have not been following the price trend as to the ar lowers, but i think there is no need to be of concern as to the american dollar, as long as retailers feel the same way and charge what was the markup planned from what was paid on inventory already in.
if i buy another lower or upper, i would go with the cgn members, for the best deal, plus any work or combination of parts that i prefer to already have been done.
i have been following the exchange rate because i have been buying automags from the u.s. last year and into this year, and pay with their dollars, importing thru questar (the best!!).
i use this site to track the exchange rate, count on an extra 5 to 6 cents if buying from the bank:
http://www.bankofcanada.ca/fx/daily_close.html
the following site offers an explanation about the rising american dollar, but i am not sure if this is the true reality of the situation:
http://www.dailyfx.com/story/market_alerts/fundamental_alert/Why_is_the_US_Dollar_1223260457441.html
lastly, i am hearing from my american friend that there is the likelihood about the democrats will win, notwithstanding the bail out, and likely that both dollars will stabilze again. regards