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    Getting US cash from Argentina to the US

    I have some US cash from the sale of my apartment that I would like to get back to the US... does anyone have any contacts for transferring the money back to the US with a fee lower than 5-6% which is what I am getting quoted? Or alternatively does anyone need US dollars in cash here and we...
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    I need a suitcase!

    I am another person fleeing Argentina after 6 years here and I have a bunch of junk I have accumulated over the years that I would like to take home with me to the US.. the problem is I only have one big suitcase here... does any know where I can buy a cheap-o suitcase or box or something that I...
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    Where can I recharge my SUBE card?

    I went all over Cap Fed today stopping at every kiosco I walked by and none of them could charge the SUBE card and most of them had signs up saying that they aren't recharging SUBE cards. Finally at the last kiosco I went to by my place where I have recharged my SUBE card, there was a sign that...
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    Seacat Ferry To Colonia

    According to the Seacat website I can take a ferry to Colonia at arriving at 20:30 and then there is a ferry departing Colonia for BsAs at 21:15. Is there any reason why this wouldn't work for a visa run? This way I only have to hang out in boring Colonia for an hour. Has anyone taken Seacat...
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    Amazing Technology: Mobile Bank Deposits

    For those of you who are like me and run an internet business here and still get checks from home once in a while this is great news: http://content.schwab.com/mobile/iphone-deposit.html So now you can deposit your checks using your iPhone into your no-ATM-fee Schwab account. Good job Chuck...
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    Walmart

    I was thinking of taking an expedition out to Walmart to see if they have any fun imported items that I can't get in my barrio. Years ago I went and they honestly didn't have much different then my local Carrefour or Jumbo and I think I left with only Walmart brand ranch dressing, so it seemed...
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    Fruit Salad in Barrio Norte

    This is probably an odd request-- but does anyone know where I can get fruit salad in Barrio Norte? I had some at a tenedor libre and now I am like addicted to it. Then the other week I saw it on the pay per kilo buffet in the upstairs area of Coto at Pueyrredon y French. But of course this...
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    Argentina Credit Cards

    I see that if you have a local Argentina credit card you can get a significant discount at supermarkets on certain days, etc. I was wondering what the chances are that I could get a local credit card without a DNI or anything? I want to save 20% on my groceries every Tuesday! :)
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    Medical coverage when you leave Argentina

    I am looking to get private medical insurance here and I'd like to have a plan that covers me when I take a trip outside Argentina. For example, I had Medicus before and they would provide medical coverage through AssistCard for 2 months. So you could take a 2 month vacation to Brazil and...
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    Anyone have a good accountant to pay bienes personales?

    I have to pay my bienes personales tax on my property here and I have been using a company that was charging me $500 a year to file the taxes, this year they want to charge $600 which is more than I pay for the actual tax! So it is time to look for an alternative. Does anyone have a...
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    365 Things To Do in Buenos Aires?

    Hey guys... I am working on compiling a list of things to do in Buenos Aires each day for one year. I was wondering if you guys had any off the wall tips for fun things to do in Buenos Aires that I could add to the list? Please let me know here in this thread or you can "like" the facebook...
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