DRforme
American expat in Dominican Republic
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Registration: 05 March 2023
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Santiago vs. Puerto Plata by wondering9
So if my goal was to spend a couple of months exploring the north coast, using public transportation rather than a private car, which in your opinion would make a better base, Santiago or Puerto Plata? I know Santiago is inland, but it seems to be ...
As was said definitely Puerto Plata as a home base. Remember you have the freedom to pack up and move on to a location that appeals to you or meets your requirements. Sounds like a great plan have fun. Read More
Looking to purchase a property in Punta Cana by tliew1
Hi all.My name is Teck. We currently reside in Ontario Canada. On our last trip we started to talk to an owner of a 10 unit apartment building that a friend lives in. The owner wants to sell his building and property and my wife and I are interested ...
@UncleBuck 🎯 Pretty sound advice UB. I cannot even begin to imagine the amount of buyers remorse for the uninitiated to DR life. Read More
What you can and can't buy in the DR by wondering9
So I'm downsizing prior to the move, and curious about what kinds of household items will be easy to replace locally and what you might want to bring with you and/or might find yourself ordering from Amazon later. Does anyone have opinions or ...
@Locomotionone Bringing a vehicle is a whole new can of worms. We did all the research last year on sending a two year old Hyundai to DR and in the end we decided that it wasn’t worth it. So we decided to just purchase a new Hyundai in DR ... Read More
What you can and can't buy in the DR by wondering9
So I'm downsizing prior to the move, and curious about what kinds of household items will be easy to replace locally and what you might want to bring with you and/or might find yourself ordering from Amazon later. Does anyone have opinions or ...
@wondering9 I know most people are against shipping items from the US because they think it is more costly than buying in DR. But I can tell you that is not always true as we have built two homes in DR and have shipped almost everything from patio ... Read More
American Kitchen Appliances in Dominican Republic by mibojones
We're building in Punta Cana and asked our builder about installing a garbage disposal (InSinkerator) in our kitchen. He thought we meant trash can. We shared the details with him from Lowe's online, but he had never seen one before.Has anyone seen ...
UB is spot on with his assessment. I would be very curious to know what a ”modern sewage system” consists of myself. 🤣 Read More
Ma, I am coming Home by KatWillNY
HI all, Great forum filled with knowledge and great people willing to share their stories. A little background. I was born in the DR and moved to the states in '86 as a 12 year old with my mother. Over the years, I somewhat infrequently visited ...
@tcantey That’s great news whereabouts are you purchasing. Read More
Ma, I am coming Home by KatWillNY
HI all, Great forum filled with knowledge and great people willing to share their stories. A little background. I was born in the DR and moved to the states in '86 as a 12 year old with my mother. Over the years, I somewhat infrequently visited ...
Thank you for the reply, yes we are building to our liking which is why we did not purchase the finished house as we wanted a few things done differently. We actually made out better by doing it this way as we got a bigger lot and a bigger house for ... Read More
Ma, I am coming Home by KatWillNY
HI all, Great forum filled with knowledge and great people willing to share their stories. A little background. I was born in the DR and moved to the states in '86 as a 12 year old with my mother. Over the years, I somewhat infrequently visited ...
Wow just seen this post for the first time. It was with great pleasure to read your whole thread as the more I read the more I could understand and relate to your feelings. My wife and I are in a similar situation as my wife’s wonderful ... Read More
Sending cash to USA bank account by LT American
Good afternoon, I need to send cash to my USA bank account. Is western union the only option?
@Tchieffo2014 What exactly are you worried about. 🤷‍♂️ Read More
Shipping household goods back from DR to the U.S. by lmclmf2009
Hi everyone. I wondered if anyone has had experience shipping their household items back to the U.S. (Florida). If so, may I ask the following:1. What company did you use?2. Did you ship furniture, electronics, and personal items ...
@dlreilly18 Yes correct your goods are picked, shipped, delivered all for a quoted price. I just had a lot of stuff picked up today from my house for shipping to La Vega. A little tip for you if you are sending large appliances like refrigerators, ... Read More
Shipping household goods back from DR to the U.S. by lmclmf2009
Hi everyone. I wondered if anyone has had experience shipping their household items back to the U.S. (Florida). If so, may I ask the following:1. What company did you use?2. Did you ship furniture, electronics, and personal items ...
@dlreilly18 I just wanted to clarify with you that I’m not sure if you want to ship to DR or out of DR as I just realized your post was about shipping back to the USA. If it is back to the USA I have zero experience with that as everything I ... Read More
Clearing your belongings through customs in Dominican Republic by Priscilla
Hello everyone, During oneÂ’s big move abroad, shipping personal belongings to the host country can be stressful. Customs regulations differ from one country to another and you never quite know what to expect when trying to recover your belongings ...
You can save yourself a lot of headaches and worrying by using a Dominican shipping company. They will pick up pretty much whatever you want or need and ship right to your door. You call them and tell them what you want to ship and they will ask you ... Read More
Air Conditioner by Gman123
I need to buy 3 ductless air conditioners for the house I am going to rent. 2 small ones for the bedrooms and a larger one for the main living room. What brands would you recommend keeping in mind price is an issue?
Thanks Planner and UncleBuck I have checked out some of the places you mentioned and there pricing is way more than Refripartes. Thanks again for the suggestions though. đź‘Ť Read More
Air Conditioner by Gman123
I need to buy 3 ductless air conditioners for the house I am going to rent. 2 small ones for the bedrooms and a larger one for the main living room. What brands would you recommend keeping in mind price is an issue?
@planner Can you recommend another A/C seller that you feel has better competitive pricing. As far as my wife negotiating a better price it’s not that they are overpriced but rather she is a Dominican woman who drives a hard bargain no matter ... Read More
Air Conditioner by Gman123
I need to buy 3 ductless air conditioners for the house I am going to rent. 2 small ones for the bedrooms and a larger one for the main living room. What brands would you recommend keeping in mind price is an issue?
@planner There prices are pretty comparable to everyone else. I would rather spend a little more for a purchase from as you say a reputable and reliable dealer than buying an A/C unit from Jumbo. Especially if you ever need warranty service. Matter ... Read More