Barry Griefer
@gudgrief
American expat in Mexico
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About me
American
Lives in Coatepec, Veracruz
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 10 May 2009
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Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Mexico can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Mexico? What are the most ...
I had to fight with a cop in San Luis Potosi to take a 250 peso curbside fine for running a red light. It was a rental car and he would have taken the plates or made me wait for a judge to determine the fine. The corruption is not the same all ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Mexico by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Mexico can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Mexico? What are the most ...
I had to fight with a cop in San Luis Potosi to take a 250 peso curbside fine for running a red light. It was a rental car and he would have taken the plates or made me wait for a judge to determine the fine. The corruption is not the same all ... Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
If you pick top hospital, you're likely to have a similar experience. After deductibles, $6,000 is likely to be less than with insurance. Read More
The letter in Spanish required for residente temporal by travellight
The letter in Spanish required for residente temporal. Do any of you know about this requirement ? If so what is the format, what are they looking for ? A letter of intent or ? Any experienced response appreciated.
It's over 10 years since I needed the letter and I lost it years ago. It won't hurt if you contact the Mexican Consulate or the Instituto Nacional de Migracion. If I remember correctly, the consulate gave me a copy of one. Read More
Living in Rosarito Beach, Baja Ca, Mex by paxvobiscum
If you want to live well, in a Pacific coastal town, semi arid, never too hot or cold, no poisonous insects or snakes, about 40 minutes from San Diego USA, tranquil, affordable and safe...then move here. I've travelled all over Mexico, even ...
A couple of years, I had a 2-night stay in the hospital my Mexican friends use in Zamora, MI, a city of around 150,000. Treatment was excellent, service was superior and the food good. The bill came to around $400 US. That included X-Rays, lab ... Read More
US Checking Account Overdraft Possibility? by gudgrief
So far, so good. I haven't had one. Every time I go to an ATM lately, my dollars are worth fewer pesos. Getting toward the end of the month, the balance may be getting low and I need some cash. I do a balance inquiry and it shows a balance ...
In the US, your overdraft has to be more than $20 to be charged. That was the banking regulations enacted under Obama. I don't think Trump has reversed that yet.No worry then, thanks Read More
US Checking Account Overdraft Possibility?
So far, so good. I haven't had one. Every time I go to an ATM lately, my dollars are worth fewer pesos. Getting toward the end of the month, the balance may be getting low and I need some cash. I do a balance inquiry and it shows a balance ... Read More
Cost of living in Mexico - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Mexico, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in ...
HI Kellyberto, Can I assume that the kinds deals like your rental are not typically found online? We're just beginning to put our plan together and Baja California is our first stop, mainly because of the climate. Every rental online is almost ... Read More
What's the real story with living in Mexico? by Normoldguy
Hi Everyone Don't really know where to start...Lived in Montreal my entire life. went to school here, got married to my high school sweetheart at 22 yrs old...(way too young)...managed to stay married for 46 difficult years,,and its time to move ...
Want small town, learning Spanish, retired. I am looking for a moderate climate, not over 100f. Beach is not my thing, love the mts. Safe to walk around durring the day, and sleep at night. (unless there is a festival) Want to rent a house. I have ... Read More
Dental work in Mexico 2015-2016 by IT1
What dentist(s) do you go to in Mexico? It's costing over $1000 a crown in the US (replacement crown) and I'm wondering if it's worth it to travel to Mexico for dental work. How does your dentist and their prices compare?
I'm nowhere near Puerto Vallarta. The opposite side of the country almost. I just had a crown done for 1500 pesos. Read More
using US ATM cards in supermarkets, cash back? by steveh2112
hi, can i use my US ATM cards in supermarkets and cash back with no fee like i do in the states? thanks.
Always used my Wells Fargo debit card at the Walmart in Rosartio never an issue.With cashback? There are so many gringos in the area and going back and forth, it wouldn't surprise me policies are different than the interior. Read More
using US ATM cards in supermarkets, cash back? by steveh2112
hi, can i use my US ATM cards in supermarkets and cash back with no fee like i do in the states? thanks.
i use my card in almost every business i deal WITH .EXCEPT WAL-MART they only want caSH i have got money back but only in pesos. now my land lord wants the rent in usd cash but he will accept the utility payment in pesos only. no card.Where do you ... Read More
using US ATM cards in supermarkets, cash back? by steveh2112
hi, can i use my US ATM cards in supermarkets and cash back with no fee like i do in the states? thanks.
I haven't had any problem buying TELCEL saldo with my US Bank of America credit card. Why a Canadian card would be different, who knows? Maybe they had trouble with Canadian cards. That's the excuse the bus lines use to prohibit American ... Read More
using US ATM cards in supermarkets, cash back? by steveh2112
hi, can i use my US ATM cards in supermarkets and cash back with no fee like i do in the states? thanks.
Hi to all, since I am residing fulltime in Mexico, my address related to my canadian bank accounts/credit-debit cards is my address in Mexico. Didn't had any problem with using them online (Wal-Mart Mexico, Amazon.mx, Expedia.mx). Didn't ... Read More
using US ATM cards in supermarkets, cash back? by steveh2112
hi, can i use my US ATM cards in supermarkets and cash back with no fee like i do in the states? thanks.
Thanks, Gudgrief re: ADO. I was so used to US credit card rejections eight years ago I stopped attempting to purchase online. When I first arrived in 2007 there were no problems. After a couple years or so ADO stopped accepting foreign cards.Just to ... Read More