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RIA Money transfer service. I opened an account and went through the security check. Then I sent $200 to myself in the DR.They charged me $2.00. Then I sent $500. Same charge $2.00. Delivery in U.S. Dollars. It took six days to receive the money (15 minutes with Xoom) but I am in no hurry. I am getting ready to move to Argentina. The charge to send $2000.00 to Argentina is $10.00 delivered in dollars with many delivery locations including Cordoba(no Xoom in Cordoba). This is all from bank account, not credit or debit card.
This is a like a gift.
[QUOTE=PirateMorgan;442618]RIA Money transfer service. I opened an account and went through the security check. Then I sent $200 to myself in the DR.They charged me $2.00. Then I sent $500. Same charge $2.00. Delivery in U.S. Dollars. It took six days to receive the money (15 minutes with Xoom) but I am in no hurry. I am getting ready to move to Argentina. The charge to send $2000.00 to Argentina is $10.00 delivered in dollars with many delivery locations including Cordoba(no Xoom in Cordoba). This is all from bank account, not credit or debit card.
This is a like a gift.[/QUOTE]Are you sure they pay you in dollar bills?
[QUOTE=SimpleWrangler;442633]Are you sure they pay you in dollar bills?[/QUOTE]I was going to send myself some Xmas Cash but I would really be surprised if they will give me copies of The Sexiest Man in The World !
The Monger "Poster Boy" himself !
Benjamin Franklin .
RIA -.
$11.97 to 1 as we speak .
Dollars you say ?
Pick-up at:
Argenper S.A. (Florida).
Calle Florida 520, Oficina 41 Y 42 1Er. Piso.
Buenos Aires DF.
Hours & Information.
Mon - Fri 07:00 - 22:00.
Sat - Sun 07:00 - 21:00.
I would be very surprised if they will hand you Benjamins .
That would be great !
Weekends Too !
It's not cheap though !
TL.
ALL THE CHICAS LOVE BEN !
I don't think I could have been more clear. Soooooo, why don't one of you open an account and send yourself $100 and confirm that this all works well in Argentina. Do this instead of speculating about nothing you nor I know about. I am not in Argentina yet so you do it. Then inform us. Or I will do it when I get there. The world awaits confirmation. (The website says 'yes'...dollars.).
It works in the DR because they dont have restrictive currency laws. It will NOT work in Argentina or Venezuela. They will give your your money in the national currency at what ever rate they feel will fatten their pockets.
Well I guess that settles it. Seems that everyone knows that they will give you pesos and not dollars despite the company's advertising. It is good to know that many have actually tried it.
[QUOTE=PirateMorgan;442658]Well I guess that settles it. Seems that everyone knows that they will give you pesos and not dollars despite the company's advertising. It is good to know that many have actually tried it.[/QUOTE]I'll give it a shot since I live here and it's no big deal .
But if you Really need to do a little Private Banking just send me a PM .
Bank to Bank.
Pick-up in Micro-Centro.
In Dollars or Pesos .
Fuck the Radar !
What Radar ?
TL.
[QUOTE=PirateMorgan;442658]Well I guess that settles it. Seems that everyone knows that they will give you pesos and not dollars despite the company's advertising. It is good to know that many have actually tried it.[/QUOTE]Maybe they will and if they do please post, like Gandolf I just don't think they will regardless of what their site says. However I have no personal experience so maybe they are far enough off the radar that for a time they will.
Now if you deal with a private bank thing like TL is saying, they absolutely will. They do that because it allows them an easy way to get black money out of the country, have somebody else pay for it, and make a little profit on the exchange.
My bank in New York claims they will transfer my money in dollars for pick up at Banco Frances here in Argentina. A few years ago this was possible. But today its not. They just laugh at you and pay you in pesos at the Gov't rate. I don't see how they can do otherwise without having the Gov't all over their a$$!
Really, the best part of this whole investigation is getting to know a few of you, not all, but a few. Hope I can meet you all some day soon (maybe February 1st or so) My girl, who I am bringing, will attend the University in Cordoba, at least to start. You know, she studies, I stay home and wash the clothes. I can't wait to see her in her nurses uniform. Hey, come for dinner and maybe she will wear it for all! Imagine Hally Berry in a nurses uniform,etc etc. Pura Vida.
(Again, go to one of the RIA pickup locations and ASK what the situation is (NOT A BANK) Otherwise no opinions please, no what you think is the situation is. Just the facts(per Joe Friday).
[QUOTE=PirateMorgan;442673]Really, the best part of this whole investigation is getting to know a few of you, not all, but a few. Hope I can meet you all some day soon(maybe February 1st or so) My girl, who I am bringing, will attend the University in Cordoba, at least to start. You know, she studies, I stay home and wash the clothes. I can't wait to see her in her nurses uniform. Hey, come for dinner and maybe she will wear it for all! Imagine Hally Berry in a nurses uniform,etc etc. Pura Vida.
(Again, go to one of the RIA pickup locations and ASK what the situation is(NOT A BANK) Otherwise no opinions please, no what you think is the situation is. Just the facts(per Joe Friday).[/QUOTE]Lets put this another way. Who, here in Argentina, has done this??? I have not seen anyone come forward and say that they were able to to complete a dollar transaction here in Argentina!
[QUOTE=PirateMorgan;442673]Really, the best part of this whole investigation is getting to know a few of you, not all, but a few. Hope I can meet you all some day soon(maybe February 1st or so) My girl, who I am bringing, will attend the University in Cordoba, at least to start. You know, she studies, I stay home and wash the clothes. I can't wait to see her in her nurses uniform. Hey, come for dinner and maybe she will wear it for all! Imagine Hally Berry in a nurses uniform,etc etc. Pura Vida.
(Again, go to one of the RIA pickup locations and ASK what the situation is(NOT A BANK) Otherwise no opinions please, no what you think is the situation is. Just the facts(per Joe Friday).[/QUOTE]Thanks for the lecture. Us dummies have to learn how to survive down here.
Seeing another Dominican dressed as a nurse is something we can all look forward to!
Can we bring our dirty laundry in lieu of a bottle of wine? Just to make you feel at home. I assume you iron as well. No starch for my jeans.
"Thanks for the lecture. "Us" dummies have to learn how to survive down here.".
It is discouraging to think that there is more than one. As far as learning you should start with the word rank. I'm out'a here. The company ain't so hot.
[QUOTE=PirateMorgan;442690]"Thanks for the lecture. "Us" dummies have to learn how to survive down here.".
It is discouraging to think that there is more than one. As far as learning you should start with the word rank. I'm out'a here. The company ain't so hot.[/QUOTE]We, or at least I was just trying to let you know that Argentina is different and is no longer a "open democracy" (please no lectures, I just could not think of a better label at the moment). Your options are limited. If the current gobermint could get away with it they would make ALL currency that is not issued here illegal. There are ways to transfer funds , but its all under the table and its not cheap.