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My transaction was denied recently and I was told it was because of all the sensitive materials the Argentine govt is requiring. They didn't want to send the info through an uprotected email. Then I asked if I should just go to MMT with my documents in person and they said that the info has to...

So Xoom did get back to me and said that they are uncomfortable sending the sensitive documents (bank statement, etc) that Argentina is requiring through an insecure email system. So it does appear to be the govt scrutiny that is causing the issue. I'll going to MMT with the documents I think...

Wow at least it was that way and not the other way around! Definitely shows the sloppiness though...

Apparently if you speak to Alex in customer service he is decent but I´ve yet to get him on the phone and the rest are god awful. Insultingly awful! I have a friend here who has been using Xoom quite successfully although the local money pick up place gave her the third degree last time she went.

Ah OK....I received about 14K pesos last time (to pay a chunk of rent)...maybe that´s the hold up. Still, would be nice if they told me that!

Hi everyone, I´ve used Xoom last month for the fist time. They took two weeks to authorize the money pick up (pesos) after it had been debited from my US bank account. This was annoying, but I finally did get the money and because the exchange rate is so good I attempted another transaction this...

Great suggestions everyone - thanks!

OK all - thanks for the comments! El Chabon -I work from home so have flexibility...

Hi all, I am thinking of moving outside of the city to get some green grass, tranquility, etc. Any opinions on good nearby towns? I've seen San Isidro and Escobar...any others that stand out for quality of life? Thx! Meri

I'm in Palermo - near Parque Las Heras

Hi everyone, I have a new puppy and was wondering if other puppy/dog owners would want to get together in a park to hang out, socialize the dogs (and ourselves!) Get in touch if you're interested and we can make a plan! Meri

Hi everyone, I'm in the market for a dog crate or barracades of some sort for my new puppy. Figured I'd check in here before hitting the $$ pet stores! Thx! Meri

Great idea - wow, what an ordeal!

Awesome - thanks all for the great advice :0) Btw - for the person above who asked, the transport companies I've been recommended are: jetpets or petexpress

Thanks! I doubt I'll get a dog that small. I have friends who have used an animal transport service to take their dog from the US to Australia. It's expensive but they felt very safe. I anticipate I'd use something like that. Also researching potential quarentine issues (to determine if this is...

Hi all, Does anyone have experience bringing an Argentine born dog back to the US (California specifically)? I'm thinking of getting a dog here and may return to the US in a year or so - beginning to research. Thanks for your time! Meri

Hi - do you happen to have a TV to sell? Thanks! Meri

Hi all, I'm wanting to take classes at a school but would love to go somewhere close to my place in Palermo (by the zoo). Anyone know of a place offering classes in this barrio? Thx! Meri

Hello all, I have a local friend who is a music teacher offering guitar lessons in Buenos Aires. He speaks fluent English and has worked with a lot of expats. He teaches people how to play latin music - tango, salsa, flamenco as well as traditional rock, jazz, etc. He's a great guy and I highly...

Hi - would love to hang out! I'm from San Francisco and have been living here for about 6 months...Always great to meet new friends...I'm in Palermo Botanico...