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BeachBumSince1974

BeachBumSince1974

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American expat in Dominican Republic

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American

Lives in Cabarete

Registration: 16 August 2015

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BeachBumSince1974 replied to a thread
9 years ago
joseanna

Ebay products shipped to the Dominican Republic by joseanna

Hi Guys, Just a quick question; If I order a product on Ebay from the U.S., I presume I would need to pay import taxes when I receive the product in the Dominican Republic? If so, are these taxes high or low. For example, in Vietnam they ...

BeachBumSince1974

If you have the courage to send a package to Sosua/Cabarete via standard mail, you can collect it at the Sosua post office. The postal service will not tell you when it has arrived. You just have to go frequently. Whether it be package or envelope, ... Read More

BeachBumSince1974 replied to a thread
9 years ago
DiMarsha

Hello from Canada! Advice for packing about things to bring? by DiMarsha

Hi Everyone! We are just in the process of packing for our move. Just looking for advice from those that have done it. We are bringing some household goods, mixmaster, blender, toaster oven, bikes, treadmill etc. Should we be bringing the ...

BeachBumSince1974

Are you shipping by container? You do not need the treadmill. It is expensive dead weight. Using one of those is like bringing your tanning machine. You can run on the beaches. Read More

BeachBumSince1974 replied to a thread
9 years ago
IT1

PR over other CA and SA countries for retired Americans? by IT1

Researching the possibilities of retiring elsewhere, and wonder why PR is not mentioned more often than say: Costa Rica, Panama or Ecuador. Other countries have their advantages and disadvantages; yet, PR seems like it would be an easier move for ...

BeachBumSince1974

While you are in Puerto Rico, fly over to the Dominican Republic and visit the north coast towns of Cabarete and Sosua. Real estate prices are lower than in PR, rents are lower and food is generally cheaper. The DR grows all its fruit, vegetables ... Read More