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Actually, you can use Amazon Global to get these shipped to you. Pre-paid taxes at the aduana. Yes, it works.
[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;435100]I want one of these and they are over twice as much here. [URL]http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007UIX1M4/ref=asc_df_B007UIX1M42658270?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=nextagus0055366-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B007UIX1M4[/URL].
Should be a small box.
DR.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Zapatilla;436952]Actually, you can use Amazon Global to get these shipped to you. Pre-paid taxes at the aduana. Yes, it works.[/QUOTE]Erm, between myself and two other friends, we've had a dozen failed attempts to have stuff shipped from Amazon that would suggest it most definitely does NOT work!
Had an interesting exchange with Amazon over the last two weeks though. I'll try and cut a veeeeery long story short:
Ordered a camera from Amazon for US delivery that I'll pick up over Christmas.
They recognized my credit card as Argentinian and offered to bill me in pesos at an exchange rate of 6.23. I said "fcuk yeah!
As I get paid in USD and convert at 9.75 before paying my credit card bill I was getting a USD450 camera for USD280. USD170 discount!
Checked my credit card balance on-line a few days later and it shows a payment to Amazon of USD480!
Contacted Amazon and said "WTF? You said you'd bill me in ARS. Now I'll get hit with a 20% money-grab and be effectively 96 + 170 out of pocket. And where did the extra USD30 come from?
They claimed I was never offered to be billed in ARS, only to do the currency conversion for me to give me an idea of what I'd pay in my local currency. "The extra USD30 was for the conversion service." !!! They included a USD30 refund.
Loooooong and very detailed letter of complaint from me, including screenshots of the very specific offer to bill me in ARS.
I then got a call, a profuse apology and a further refund of USD200.
A week later my monthly credit card statement arrived.....and I was billed for the camera in ARS! (No idea where the USD480 that appeared on the interim balance disappeared to.) :-)
Net result. I got a USD450 camera for USD150.
Luvvly jubbly!
If anyone is coming to town in the next week I need a Nexus 7 tablet 2nd generation. Its a 7 inch tablet so it just slightly larger than a smartphone. If anyone can bring one down for me send me a pm. Thanks.
Gentlemen,
If anyone can bring me a few small items from CostCo I would be grateful. I need 4 jars of Kirkland Basil Pesto for a small AP dinner.
The jar says-.
Kirkland Signiture.
Basil Pesto.
100% imported Italian Basil DOP.
Genovese Basil 22 oz.
(1) bag of Pine Nuts (about $25 bucks)
Also, if you have room the Large Plastic container of peanut butter filled pretzels would be awesome.
Whatever you want that's reasonable is cool with me.
Thanks Amigo's.
B
A buddy of mine here wants a samsung phone. He will pay for it with his credit card and all you got to do is bring it. In return, I will set you up with, but not pay for, AWESOME pussy.
If you can help a brother out, reply by PM.
Thanks,
DR.
[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;439795]A buddy of mine here wants a samsung phone. He will pay for it with his credit card and all you got to do is bring it. In return, I will set you up with, but not pay for, AWESOME pussy.
If you can help a brother out, reply by PM.
Thanks,
DR.[/QUOTE]DR, I am selling my new samsung Galaxy 5. Your friend wants to buy it?
Small, cheap, IMPOSSIBLE to find here. The little metal cans are available at ANY 7-11.
[URL]http://coldsores.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/carmex-original-jar-detail.gif[/URL]
Undying gratitude will be yours.
[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;440775]Small, cheap, IMPOSSIBLE to find here. The little metal cans are available at ANY 7-11.
[URL]http://coldsores.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/carmex-original-jar-detail.gif[/URL]
Undying gratitude will be yours.[/QUOTE]If I come in October.
I see this product here, might be more cheaper in USA, here D$5 .
[URL]http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-516623751-carmex-en-lata-formula-tradicional-aromatic-boutique-_JM[/URL]
Love.
GY.
[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;440775]Small, cheap, IMPOSSIBLE to find here. The little metal cans are available at ANY 7-11.
[URL]http://coldsores.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/carmex-original-jar-detail.gif[/URL]
Undying gratitude will be yours.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Santa;440776]If I come in October.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Redhot;440777]I see this product here, might be more cheaper in USA, here D$5 .
[URL]http://articulo.mercadolibre.com.ar/MLA-516623751-carmex-en-lata-formula-tradicional-aromatic-boutique-_JM[/URL]
Love.
GY.[/QUOTE]Way cheaper up there sugar, I have a years supply on the way. Thanks to all that responded.
Hi Daddy Ruiz.
I am coming tomorrow.
I just picked you up 3-3 pack of Carmex. (9 total).
Please PM me your telephone number so I can give them to you.
Thanks, Hollywood.
[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;440778]Way cheaper up there sugar, I have a years supply on the way. Thanks to all that responded.[/QUOTE]
Does that cross the line?
[QUOTE=JamesPW;440841]Does that cross the line?[/QUOTE]Do you want to sell one, have somebody bring you one, bring one in from the USA? I don't understand the question.
[QUOTE=JamesPW;440841]Does that cross the line?[/QUOTE]Do you want to sell an iPad mini in BA to make a profit?
Yes I have one that I'm ready to get rid of and upgrade.
When I come to Argentina there's a customs document that wants to itemize my cell phones. So I wasn't too sure if I could sell my iPad when I'm in country. Are there laws around this activity?
[QUOTE=JamesPW;440845]Yes I have one that I'm ready to get rid of and upgrade.
When I come to Argentina there's a customs document that wants to itemize my cell phones. So I wasn't too sure if I could sell my iPad when I'm in country. Are there laws around this activity?[/QUOTE]But that would assume when you leave whoever would look at that would divert their attention from the ass of the chick standing next to you long enough to notice what was on the paper.
Most of that kind of stuff, while theoretically working in both directions is for locals here that take stuff like that back to the real world so they don't have to pay the duty on it when they return.
Just put some general "electronics" on the form, call them "personal use. " I would be surprised if anybody even looks, though I haven't cleared customs in a very long time. Don't try and hide it, if anybody says anything play stupid like you didn't understand the form.
[QUOTE=JamesPW;440845]Yes I have one that I'm ready to get rid of and upgrade.
When I come to Argentina there's a customs document that wants to itemize my cell phones. So I wasn't too sure if I could sell my iPad when I'm in country. Are there laws around this activity?[/QUOTE]Just put down what you have just in case they look. When you leave they do not ask you what you are leaving with. And if they do ask when you leave why you have one or two items less, just say one of "Cristinas kids" stole it. Any one would believe that!
[QUOTE=JamesPW;440845]Yes I have one that I'm ready to get rid of and upgrade.
When I come to Argentina there's a customs document that wants to itemize my cell phones. So I wasn't too sure if I could sell my iPad when I'm in country. Are there laws around this activity?[/QUOTE]It's hard to sell an Argentine anything!
If it's worthless in the States it's worthless here.
At least they will tell you that.
What are you going to try to do?
Argentine Ebay? Joke!
It would take forever, you might get robbed and they will offer you all kinds of SHIT as a trade!
Cell phones, playstation 1 !
These guys are a joke when it comes to selling something!
I had a power cable, some RCA cables and a remote control on Mercadolibre for $30,000. 00 and I received all sorts of ridiculous offers. And that was a deal!
Craig's List? Worse!
You should be able to trade it for sex and the girl is still going to ask you for cab fare!
Good Luck!
TL.
[QUOTE=TejanoLibre;440856]It's hard to sell an Argentine anything!
If it's worthless in the States it's worthless here.
At least they will tell you that.
What are you going to try to do?
Argentine Ebay? Joke!
It would take forever, you might get robbed and they will offer you all kinds of SHIT as a trade!
Cell phones, playstation 1 !
These guys are a joke when it comes to selling something!
I had a power cable, some RCA cables and a remote control on Mercadolibre for $30,000. 00 and I received all sorts of ridiculous offers. And that was a deal!
Craig's List? Worse!
You should be able to trade it for sex and the girl is still going to ask you for cab fare!
Good Luck!
TL.[/QUOTE]Exactly! You, as a tourist will never sell it. Maybe someone on AP will buy it at USA used price.
[QUOTE=Thomaso276;440857]Exactly! You, as a tourist will never sell it. Maybe someone on AP will buy it at USA used price.[/QUOTE]Yes that's really great advice, I understand.
I'm constantly amazed at how much electronics are in the US and how much they are in Argentina. It looks like values triple once it comes into the country. A 32 GB iPad mini in the US retails for about $400-$500. Looks like that same iPad might be worth 1200 - 1500 US in Argentina.
Why is there such a disparity in US versus Argentina sold products?
Thoughts, comments?
[QUOTE=TejanoLibre;440856]It's hard to sell an Argentine anything!
If it's worthless in the States it's worthless here.
At least they will tell you that.
What are you going to try to do?
Argentine Ebay? Joke!
It would take forever, you might get robbed and they will offer you all kinds of SHIT as a trade!
Cell phones, playstation 1 !
These guys are a joke when it comes to selling something!
I had a power cable, some RCA cables and a remote control on Mercadolibre for $30,000. 00 and I received all sorts of ridiculous offers. And that was a deal!
Craig's List? Worse!
You should be able to trade it for sex and the girl is still going to ask you for cab fare!
Good Luck!
TL.[/QUOTE]TL,
Thanks for the lead on Debbie, I really enjoyed her company but when I was ready to go to round three she wanted to go to the club and so we did. Celeste can you through for rounds 3, 4 and five. I do love AR.
[QUOTE=JamesPW;440865]Yes that's really great advice, I understand.
I'm constantly amazed at how much electronics are in the US and how much they are in Argentina. It looks like values triple once it comes into the country. A 32 GB iPad mini in the US retails for about $400-$500. Looks like that same iPad might be worth 1200 - 1500 US in Argentina.
Why is there such a disparity in US versus Argentina sold products?
Thoughts, comments?[/QUOTE]It's simple:
First, Argentina has a 100% import tariff on imported electronic goods that effectively doubles the wholesale cost of every item, this tariff being justified as necessary to protect Argentina's domestic electronic manufacturing industry, which in fact doesn't exist.
Second, Argentine law permits manufacturers and distributors to set and enforce the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price), which is why every store has the same price for the same electronic item, and which is why "promotions" are very rare. This stifles price competition between retailers and keeps prices higher.
Third, Argentina collects a 21% IVA tax (which Americans would think of as a sales tax) on retail sales, which of course add 21% to the retail price.
Thanks,
Jax
[QUOTE=Jackson;440869]It's simple:
First, Argentina has a 100% import tariff on imported electronic goods that effectively doubles the wholesale cost of every item, this tariff being justified as necessary to protect Argentina's domestic electronic manufacturing industry, which in fact doesn't exist.
Second, Argentine law permits manufacturers and distributors to set and enforce the MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price), which is why every store has the same price for the same electronic item, and which is why "promotions" are very rare. This stifles price competition between retailers and keeps prices higher.
Third, Argentina collects a 21% IVA tax (which Americans would think of as a sales tax) on retail sales, which of course add 21% to the retail price.
Thanks,
Jax[/QUOTE]Great information. Looks like I need more friends for my next trip to BA.
Hi guys, if you come to BA soon I need a little favor.
My daughter have a problem in the skin and need some product from USA.
I appreciate so much if anybody bring this stuff for me.
Don't worry I pay in dollars but is very cheaper.
[URL]http://www.drugstore.com/aveeno-baby-eczema-therapy-soothing-bath-treatment-single-use-packets/qxp57476?catid=182480[/URL]
Thanks.
GY.
Regarding Jackson's tax info, perhaps a numerical example would be instructive.
A US company produces a finished product such as an electronic component. Its manufacturing costs (materials, labor, and overhead) are $100. The retail price is determined by market forces and the net margin for electronics could be about 20% (Apple's net margin is in the very low 20's). So let's say non-manufacturing costs are $25. They sell it for $150 and make $25 or 20% net profit.
An Argie company imports this same product. The full cost is $100 + $25 = $125 and the tariff is also $125 so you have the item sitting in inventory on the books at $250. The MSRP will often be 200% of this, based on some Argie somewhere sometime heard something about "keystone," which means 100% markup or 50% margin. This can be achieved in a few select industries like high end furniture and jewelry, but the Argie was sick that day. So now the Argie company sticks blindly and intransigiently to its retail price of $500 + IVA = $605 or over four times the US price. And, since very few Argies have $605 to spend on something they can use for free at McDonald's or steal while riding by on a motorcycle, and since Argies won't cut price, ever, for any reason, the electronics will become obsolete before they ever get purchased.
That's assuming they didn't get stolen at the port of entry in the first place.
Thank you very much for help me guys!
Hi Gysell,
Did someone bring you the Baby Medicine?
OK, please let me know.
Thanks,
Larry.
[QUOTE=Redhot;441031]Thank you very much for help me guys![/QUOTE]
Getting a little low on peanut butter if somebody wants to grab a couple jars of 16 oz Jiff creamy.
Not many people can point you to as many 500-600 peso good indy's as I can.
Just saying,
DR
[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;441048]Getting a little low on peanut butter if somebody wants to grab a couple jars of 16 oz Jiff creamy.
Not many people can point you to as many 500-600 peso good indy's as I can.[/quote]Will bring some next trip.Can I pay them with candy?
[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;441048]Getting a little low on peanut butter if somebody wants to grab a couple jars of 16 oz Jiff creamy.
Not many people can point you to as many 500-600 peso good indy's as I can.
Just saying,
DR[/QUOTE]I just received 12 POUNDS of PB!
More on the way!
The ONLY thing that I ate for 5. 5 months the last time I was in Texas was PB.
A jar every 2 days. Tiny jars! A tease!
It was the only thing that the commissary sold that was a low carb, high protein meal.
When I was in preschool I would trade my empanadas and lomo sandwhiches for PB&J!
Secretly! My mother was convinced that it caused zits!
It's not the zits that are a problem!
If you are allergic to Peanuts you are a Dead Motherfucker!
Killed one of my best friends! Fucking Chinese Delivery did not tell him that their food was cooked in Peanut oil!
Rich, good looking Kid!
TL.
I could use some lower end leads, never hurts!
[QUOTE=Cowboy2;441057]Will bring some next trip.Can I pay them with candy?[/QUOTE]Cool, thanks, I'll get you laid. With the exchange rate, two 16 oz jars of peanut butter is almost the price of a half hour session. Maybe at a truck stop it might be more.
[QUOTE=Jackson;440869]First, Argentina has a 100% import tariff on imported electronic goods that effectively doubles the wholesale cost of every item, this tariff being justified as necessary to protect Argentina's domestic electronic manufacturing industry[/QUOTE]I nearly spit my coffee onto my computer screen.
[QUOTE==], which in fact doesn't exist.[/QUOTE]Sad but, true.
You also have to look at the import duties on the gear that enables wireless services. I think cell equipment infrastructure gets hit with about a 27% tariff. So that 4 G cell tower, that costs US $100 K (all in, excluding labor) to construct in the US costs at least $127 K in Argentina. Subscribers pay less per month in Argentina than they do in the US and carriers so, it takes much longer for the Argie carriers to make back their investment (I. E. The investment costs more and the returns are smaller). Carriers need to make money in order to stay in business (ergo, lagging infrastructure upgrades).
Will be in town the 15th and 16th. Quick stop before heading north. Been too long. Wish I had more time.
[URL]http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/BLU-Win-Jr---Unlocked/productID.310469500[/URL]
BLU Win Jr (White) - Unlocked.
$49.00.
Thanks!
Kevin.
[QUOTE=Kevins;442713][URL]http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/BLU-Win-Jr---Unlocked/productID.310469500[/URL]
BLU Win Jr (White) - Unlocked.
$49.00.
Thanks!
Kevin.[/QUOTE]Make it two, I wouldn't mind checking one out.
[QUOTE=Kevins;442713][URL]http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/BLU-Win-Jr---Unlocked/productID.310469500[/URL]
BLU Win Jr (White) - Unlocked.
$49.00.
Thanks!
Kevin.[/QUOTE]But the ad says $89 not $49?? Or did Argie inflation just strike in the US of A ????
[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;442721]Make it two, I wouldn't mind checking one out.[/QUOTE]Footnote 2. Unlocked cell phones are compatible with GSM carriers, including AT&T and T-Mobile; also compatible with other GSM carriers. Phone will not work with Sprint, Verizon, Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, or any other CDMA carriers. Please contact your carrier prior to purchasing to confirm your carrier will support voice and data on this unlocked GSM device.
[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;442721]Make it two, I wouldn't mind checking one out.[/QUOTE]They are back to 89 bucks, fastest sale on record. At 90 DR isn't interested because that's almost money.
[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;442729]They are back to 89 bucks, fastest sale on record. At 90 DR isn't interested because that's almost money.[/QUOTE]Same phone on ebay is still around 50 dollars still worthit to me if anyone can.
Thanks.
A friend of mine is vacationing in Europe starting the first week in February. If anybody is coming from there could you bring some Euros to exchange for dollars here? El Jeffe told me changing dollars for Euros there results in a haircut, and you will certainly get more pesos for dollars here than you will for Euros so it could be a win / win for you both. She is looking to buy 200 dollars worth of Euros. This is a very good friend of mine and I personally vouch for the honestly of the deal and the truthiness of her dollars.
DR.