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    How can I locate a friend who seems to have disappeared?

    Check for a Poland expats forum What city?
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    Importing a TV from USA to Argentina

    Just received email with 75" tv on sale...
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    Best way to transfer USD/EUR for house/land purchase?

    Ask if seller has account outside of Arg and is interested in transfer to that
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    Ferroclub Argentino reopening: an excellent outing

    Thanks for sharing, sounds worth a visit. Anyone know of a model railway display around?
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    Western Union money transfer

    I had a very hard time finding a western union in the northern suburbs that could fund U$1k worth of pesos last week. They said there is no more truck to restock them like before The cashier needs to collect payments from pago fácil for a few days.
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    No commercial flights until September 1st

    Just saw a page that said delta would be returning to BA mid May, but doesn't jive with what govt here has said: To South America, five flights will depart Delta’s largest hub in Atlanta from the second half of May, most about three times per week: Buenos Aires (Boeing 767-300ER) Lima (Boeing...
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    Corona Virus May Hit Argentina Hard

    Looks like the govt will announce closure of all schools in the country. They are trying to get ahead of the spread, possibly even learning from other countries...
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    Buying A 4Wd In Buenos Aires

    Interest rates are over 50% The post above is the first I heard of leasing You should plan on cash for full price
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    Buying Real Estate in BA

    If from US, get a loan or line of credit from your bank, sofi, etc.
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    Buying Real Estate in BA

    Plan on 10% in fees and taxes above the agreed upon sales price Expect a headache and understand no one is looking out for your interests Request copy of latest building expenses and minutes of the meetings to see if there are expensas extraordinarias or major problems you should be aware of...
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    New Year Eve Party (Gala) in Buenos Aires?

    One difference between here and the states for new years when I was in my 30s, it's more celebrating w friends and family at home until 1 am, then going out to clubs. US tends to be more friends out at bars and clubs. just my observation.
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    New Year Eve Party (Gala) in Buenos Aires?

    Try calling the best hotels They typically have a nye dinner and dancing Alvear icon 4 seasons Alvear palace Faena
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    Plumbing fixtures standard

    I brought down a delta kitchen faucet from US. It has plastic ends on the supply line that took a few stops to find the correct size. In general they are English (3/4") size pipes so you should be ok.
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    Western Union money transfer

    I did the transfer 2 weeks ago, got 77.8 It was cash in person in US to cash in person Argentina, as guest, no WU or bank accounts Interesting that WU had the sender fill out a bunch of IRS forms
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    Western Union money transfer

    I used a vpn to US and then opened their US page to set up a successful transfer. Could not complete the transaction via a local connection, always hung on the last page
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    Western Union money transfer

    I was able to complete my transaction at WU today, at a carrefour in olivos. They had to call for additional pesos and it arrived within an hour. I expected motochorros to also be notified but I made it home in one piece.
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    Western Union money transfer

    No, I didn't, I am out in olivos. Might have to
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    Western Union money transfer

    Transfer at 77.8
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    Western Union money transfer

    Trying to retrieve pesos today in zona norte. WU says they don't have enough pesos, come back Monday. Where are people picking up? Anything over a few grand?
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    Bringing Desktop from USA?....

    I have brought a few full size towers and monitors without drama thru EZE. No questions asked. It wasn't new stuff which helps
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