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    Can We Bring Our Washer And Dryer From The Us?

    If you are shipping a container , you may buy 220v appliances in the US and ship down. There is a company , I think called 220v that sells them.
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    Obtaining Permanent Ba Drivers License:

    I believe that in the province , you do not need the driving school. I did the test in Vincente Lopez. All I needed was my valid Florida d/l. also the photo's , copies , etc.... Really was very easy. I failed the written test by 1 wrong answer , but retook it the next day and passed. Serafina...
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    Jewellery Ring Resizing In Ba

    Somewhereinba , You could get a better response if you indicated where in Bs As you would prefer to find a recommendation. After all , it is a big city......... For example , I live in Zona Norte , and know several fine establishments. However , if you are in , say San Telmo , you would never...
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    Shipping Documents From The Us To Argentina

    Use a independent Air Freight forwarder such as : www.sarexpress.com.ar
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    Argie Tourist Rush To Europe . Weak Euro..!! & 12 Cuotas

    Cinque Terre in the Italian Riviera. For shopping Forte di Marmi is right down the coast.
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    Where To Buy A Pair Of Binoculars?

    Serafina, as you live in Zona Norte , there is a sporting good shop at the Unicenter. I think it is on the top floor. They have several pairs of different power and size.
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    Automobile Purchase Deals

    I imported a car after I received my DNI. Aduana , in determining its value , used Kelly Blue Book. I have seen many different values for the same cars on Mercado Libre and deauto.com. Be careful with used cars , but there can be savings.
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    Taking Bicycle On The Airplane.

    I brought my bike to the bile shop and they packed it very well . They charged me US$100. The airline charged me US$100 and it arrived fine. No problems.
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    Looking For A Contractor To Fix New Things In The Bathroom

    For glass doors , I assume you mean for the tub/shower. There is a company called"Shawer" they have a good selection , and are pricy. Google it to find the web site. I agree with 50% then draws till it is done. Always hold back 10-15% till satisfied. Quality at Easy , at best , is horrible.
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    Advice On Buying A Gun

    When choosing a caliber of gun , you should consider the cost of the ammo. Also the availability in Argentina. Because you will need to practice at the range. The Bersa is a decent gun. As far as .380 caliber , if you are a good shot , you can stop anyone with a well place shot. If you will...
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    Hard Taco Shells?

    Tortilla Pancho Villa has great corn and flour tortillas , also good salsa and chips. The wife is Mexican. They are off the Gral Paz near Constitutiones if you want to order and pick them up. I have had a few Mexican fiesta dinners with their stuff and it is good.
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    Anyone Know About Dairy Production In Argentina?

    I met a Dutch guy at a friends house in Buenos Aires , who is a mechanical / industrial engineer . His specialty is the machinery that is used in the dairy industry to package milk. The machines were imported from the Netherlands. I asked him about the milk here , and he said had no idea why it...
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    Where To Buy A Bike?

    Check out Star Bici on Ugarte near the Carrefour. About 5 blocks up from Maipu in Olivos. They can set you up with whatever you want.
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    Again: Who Much Do You Pay Your Cleaner?

    I cannot help you as this issue clearly falls under the domain of domestic which is the sole responsibility of my wife. Our cleaning girl is a University student , and half the houses she cleans are friends of the wife. I think she is great.
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    Driver's License: The Certificado De Legalidad

    In Italy , beginner drivers must place a sticker with the letter "P" (principate) for one year to show they are new drivers.
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    Importing Guidance

    Aduana in Argentina is like the Wild , WIld West. Anything goes , as long as you pay , and then pay some more. It is WHO you know at Aduana as much as anything. I have some friends , who under this freely elected and democratic government have made millions. One of them pays average weekly...
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    Driver's License: The Certificado De Legalidad

    When I got my Arg DL in Olivos , I did not need such a document. Of course that is in the province. Everything was easy. I took the test in Spanish , no problem. Just study a little. The psychological test was a trip. It really is only to tell if you can pay attention to the roads and driving...
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    Hi, I'm Trent, Not Another Car Question?! Please Read.

    Sounds like a great trip. It would be a challenge buying and selling a truck , but it is doable. I have some friends who do car registrations and transfers for a fee. i also know some dealers , one who sells only trucks. Which I highly recommend. On one trip to the interior , and the wife took...
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    Blueberries Arandanos

    Well , it is 5000 miles away.........
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    Blueberries Arandanos

    Went to the local Whole Foods today in Tampa and they had Blueberries from Argentina for US$3.99 for 6 ounces.
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