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philipga

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Member since 20 February 2013

Seattle

philipga

20 February 2013 22:12:09

philipga

20 February 2013 22:12:09

Seattle

I am moving to San Andres soon.

It is difficult and expensive to bring much with me on the flight down and shipping anything large than a letter seems very expensive.

But, I wonder if some things I will need are available there or, more likely, they are available but more expensive than here.

For example; I need an oil-less air compressor, 19V Bosch cordless drills, and a 32in LED TV.

Can some one tell what these might cost in Santo Domingo and where they would be available?

Thanks,

Aurélie

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Aurélie

21 February 2013 10:35:38

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Aurélie

21 February 2013 10:35:38

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Guérande

Hello philipga.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Aurélie

Bob K

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Sosua/Cabarete

Bob K

21 February 2013 11:03:51

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Bob K

21 February 2013 11:03:51

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You should be able to find all of that in Santo Domingo but plan on paying 30% or more than what you would have back in the states.

Bob K

philipga

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Member since 20 February 2013

Seattle

philipga

21 February 2013 17:10:33

philipga

21 February 2013 17:10:33

Seattle

Thanks Bob, 30% is less than the cost of shipping, so survivable.

And, thank you Aurélie for the welcome.

Never having lived outside US except cousin Canada, this will be a BIG change... just what I needed..

Bob K

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Member since 25 June 2007

Sosua/Cabarete

Bob K

21 February 2013 22:31:20

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Bob K

21 February 2013 22:31:20

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Remember the word of the day is tranqullo or relax and take it easy.
You have to leave the type A personality behind or you will get very fustrated.

Bob K

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