thanks all. Problem fixed.
Now i just need to work out how to more cheaply get USD into my account...

Thanks for this.

Unfortunately it doesnt seem to work. The red 'confirm your email' is there but it doesnt serve as a link. ie its just text.

I have put in a request for support from BTC-e several days ago but so far nothing. Looks like ill be waving good bye to those coins...

How do you go about getting your email address 'confirmed' by this exchange?

I have an account with them which has been happy to accept Bitcoins into it but when i try and withdraw them it says - 'please confirm your email'

Any experiences?

Thank you for your thoughts.
I would have thought it had to be the movement of money into BTC-e that has the high charges. They surely cant justify charging high prices for moving Bitcoin out.

Just looking at the sometimes almost $10 differene in 'price' between MtGox and BTC-e and wondering what drives this/ how come it's not being arbed away?

It doesn't seem like the order book is too thin to make the trades or a lag thing.

Do BTC-e have big charges which make it unworthwhile or something?

Any insight appreciated.