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Thanks for that info - I did use the search option, but couldn't/can't find the exact answers to my questions. In your personal case, did you manage to do the second option (the letter) or did you go with the first option (through the British Embassy)? Does this mean that you can just get...

Hiya - OK, this is a two-part question. Firstly, has anyone got a police check from the UK done, for residency purposes? If so, which one did you get, as there seem to be a few. And how did you get it (did they send it out here?). Finally, how did you get it apostilled? Secondly, on the...

PM me if you want advice on xbox 360 here. People do use playasia, but it can be a hassle and hit-or-miss. I know a great site that I use to buy games here in Argentina. Used and new. Not sure if I can add the website name though??

Hiya - I know it's a hassle therealsupa, but I'd probably try and get in contact with them about them not coming over. Apparently the fines for not taking part range from 200 to 5,000 pesos. I'd rather get in there and let them know what happened, rather than have to put up with the consequences...

Oh - I didn't get a sticker! What's all that about? By the way (not that it matters) there are two versions of the census, a short one and a long one. Supposedly nearly everyone will be getting the short one, but I got the long one, along with questions about whether I had African roots (is it...

Oh - by the way, again from a personal point of view, I would definitely bring electronics to sell. You can make a ridiculous mark up if you do your research. Here's an example. Last time I was in Europe I decided I'd sell some electronics upon return and checked out prices on mercadolibre. I...

Ahh - very true. ego360 is q bit hard to navigate if you don't know Spanish. The above poster, who suggested mercadolibre.com.ar to check prices, offers good advice. It's basically Argentine ebay, in case you hadn't heard of it, so it should be easier to navigate. Personally, I'd also...

I've made a fair few quid bringing in xbox 360 games and selling them. They're light and for the newest/most popular ones you can make a good profit. There is no recognised market in Argentina, so you can't find them in stores. As such there is high demand. If you want a place to sell these or...

OK - I just did it. It's pretty simple. They came to my apartment door, which I was a bit surprised at, as I don't know how they got in the main building! But, there you go, I was expecting to go downstairs just because I didn't want them near the flat. Anyway, I had a young lady come around, I...

I agree with those who avoid supermarket chains here. I've been to one (Disco) in about the last two years and was even more shocked at the prices than I remembered before. The thing that gets me is that if you were in the UK (for instance) you'd definitely choose a local butchers over a...

Thanks for the help and advice from all of you. I think I will check out the whole citizenship process as well, and give some first hand info on what happened there - it seems like an interesting option, Bajo_cero2! Thanks also for sorting confirming there's no real difference between the...

Hiya - I've got a bit of a unique situation as compared to other posts so I was looking for some advice from the legally-minded brains on this forum. I just got married to my girlfriend of 11 years (she's Argentine, I'm from the UK) and after so long together here unmarried I spent a lot of...

This one... http://www.theworlds50best.com/awards/1-50-winners/alain-ducasse-au-plaza-athenee 41st best restaurant in the world according to this list (S. Pellegrino awards). Have you been? Anyways, what I meant to say was that she was working under Alain Ducasse (who has 14 Michelin stars) at...

Hi guys, Just writing to recommend a catering company called La Maison Victoria. We chose them for our wedding as it was a mouthwatering menu and we could tell from the beginning that they were going to give us an excellent, friendly, personalised service. The price was excellent when compared...

Hiya - I'm not sure how many out there this will affect, but there have been some changes in the rules for marriage in Argentina, which are causing a bit of havoc (the usual, eh!). Basically, you used to have to book your civil wedding exactly 4 weeks before the date and go to the registry...

There are a load of technicians who will be able to sort out your issue. I had to get my power brick fixed when I came to Argentina and went to this site... ego360.com.ar - it's all in Spanish, but they have a bunch of trusted technicians who will fix anything with your xbox for not very much...

Very true what Liam says about the training... 42k is no joke! Katie - sounds good about the expo. I was planning on going with a fellow marathon-running friend on Saturday, but actually wouldn't mind going on Friday just in case there are any issues (such as this police malarky!). In fact...

Hiya - I'm doing the marathon, and am super excited as well! First time, s a bit daunting. What sort of times are people looking at?? By the way - what's this about the police check??? I registered online and wasn't asked for anything like that! Would be good to know if it really is required.

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