Can you give me a basic rundown of how that exchange4free actually works?
like in what way do you receive the cash. Looks like they work from Australia.
Not in Argentina yet, will be there in about a month and a half, currently pulling 1g USD a week so I will be 'loaded up' enough to survive for a while.
I do not use exchange4free, I use other services. However they all work the same or close enough.
You sign up, select the country you're sending from and the one you're sending too.
Enter your details (typical online stuff like name, address, etc.)
Enter details of your recipient. If you are the recipient it's ok, although you will need an Argentine address. You will also have to put an ID number of the recipient (your passport number for example).
The transaction will then be processed and they will take the money from your account.
Important: Once the transaction is in place you will be requested to send proof of ID. For Azimo and Smallworlds it was just a photo of my passport front and back (the actual page of your details of course and a smartphone photo was enough). If I remember, Exchange4free asks for the ID proof and a proof of address, which would mean a bill in your name.
Once your documents clear the transaction will be completed (Azimo does this in less than a day, not sure on E4F).
You (the recipient) will receive an email to tell you the money is ready for pickup, usually the next day. Azimo uses Argenper for cash pickups, I am not sure about E4F.
You go to the pick up office and collect the money... however it's important to know that these days you need an Argentine CUIL number. I am not sure your situation and whether you can get one yourself, but if not you will need an Argentine confidant who can help you. If you do need to use a friend/lover
then you will need to make them the recipient from the start.
That covers everything I think, although I surely missed something. There is a member here who works for exchange4free and usually PM's when someone mentions the company. She helped me get a refund from them, so she will probably be a good base to touch. TaraE4F is her name.
Really though, bring as many US dollars as you can.