Will be building out in Santo Tomas soon and in preparation we are trying to figure out if we best buy all new appliance's in the US and move them thru a company ( and pay the duties). There seems to be a big price difference between buying in RP and US , even after paying the taxes. As well as more options in the US ( but maybe I am wrong)
We would do one truckload full of everything we need.
What is your experience, did you buy locally, any second hand options from people selling items on the forum?
We purchased great used US appliances in Craigslist and imported them. Most are analog as the electrical spikes have caused problems with digital appliances I hear.
THERE WILL BE A STOP SIGN BEFORE YOU GET TO THE BOOTH. THERE IS A SIGN THAT SAYS DECLARE WITH AN ARROW POINTING LEFT, YOU'LL SEE A PARKING AREA AND A BUILDING ACROSS FROM IT. YOU GO INTO THE BUILDING PRESENT YOUR RECEIPT OF WHAT YOU PAID FOR THE ITEM AND YOU'LL BE TAXED ACCORDINGLY. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A RECEIPT THEY MAY CHOOSE TO COME OUT AND EVALUATE THE ITEMS. GOOD LUCK ON THAT ONE.
Hi Fred, welcome to the neighborhood.I think you should consider Home Depot in Nogales Sonora.The peso/dollar exchange has things like water heaters I looked at around American prices or lower.The Socoada hardware store in Y Griega is great.George that works the counter speaks good English they supply They have stoves,appliances too...good mini split deals too plus the colored concrete laundry sinks are nice for cleaning fish
Hi Fred, welcome to the neighborhood.I think you should consider Home Depot in Nogales Sonora.The peso/dollar exchange has things like water heaters I looked at around American prices or lower.The Socoada hardware store in Y Griega is great.George that works the counter speaks good English they supply They have stoves,appliances too...good mini split deals too plus the colored concrete laundry sinks are nice for cleaning fish
In California we have a store called Curacao a department store that you can buy appliances and have them delivered to you home in Rocky Point. (http://icuracao.com/)
Will be building out in Santo Tomas soon and in preparation we are trying to figure out if we best buy all new appliance's in the US and move them thru a company ( and pay the duties). There seems to be a big price difference between buying in RP and US , even after paying the taxes. As well as more options in the US ( but maybe I am wrong)
We would do one truckload full of everything we need.
What is your experience, did you buy locally, any second hand options from people selling items on the forum?
Thank you
Fred
Under Menaje de Casa you should be allowed to a one time duty free crossing of your 'used, 6 months old' household goods.
In California we have a store called Curacao a department store that you can buy appliances and have them delivered to you home in Rocky Point. (http://icuracao.com/)