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Buying an appliance in N.Baja

BornFisher - 3-18-2012 at 08:16 PM

Like a refrigerator or something. So would you buy that at Costco, Walmart, or Home Depot? Or buy in the USA and pay the duty? Or buy a used one somewhere?

willardguy - 3-18-2012 at 08:41 PM

buy nob. I cant believe how expensive stuff is here. and it sure seems like lesser quality to me.jmo

Woooosh - 3-18-2012 at 08:41 PM

My dos centavos--- Just get the most energy efficient model at the best price. I've got three refers running in my house. One from CostCo (Chula Vista), a chest freezer from Lowe's (Chula Vista) and one from Coppel (Rosarito). Only fools use the "declare line" live a little! If you do buy stateside ask Nomads for some helpful tips and tricks to get them across duty-free.

:saint:

[Edited on 3-19-2012 by Woooosh]

Bob and Susan - 3-19-2012 at 07:16 AM

we have 2 fridgs...

we bought a mex fridg at costco...
works ok..but things that an american one has it doesnt ...
like a self closing door
uses 126w when running
its stailness...hard to clean

we bought a fridg in usa...uses 180w when running
has that bumpy metal....easy to clean
and a door ice dispenser...impt for summer

our little fridges for the units are the apt kind...
they use 80w
i bought at walmart
1/2 price in usa...
even with import fees...still saved money

stove from santa rosalia...its propane
no oven temp sensor
just low med high
you NEED to watch the temp when cooking
and you need to push an igniter to light

i'd get a stove in the usa and buy a propane conversion kit up there
its alot of parts but not too bad
our dryer conversion was way easier

edit....if you bring it from the usa...import it
dont listen to these "no name people"

[Edited on 3-19-2012 by Bob and Susan]

DENNIS - 3-19-2012 at 07:48 AM

If all the options were open to me, I'd buy a good used one in the states. They're all over the place up there.

bonanza bucko - 3-19-2012 at 07:53 AM

If you are in need of refrigeration with small energy consumption, as on a solar system, the absolute best performance per dollar is a Sundanzer fridge. They burn about .3 amp (yes dot 3!). They are chest fridges and freezers so the cold doesn't fall out when you open the door and they have the same thick insulation that you find in a SunFrost costing about 3 times as much. They come in BOTH DC and AC models. We bought ours from TheSolarBiz.com and they shipped it to us in San Diego and we imported it paying the duty. Fridge + shipping was about $1100 and the duty was not bad...lower with an FM3. I don't remember the number.

BB

meme - 3-19-2012 at 08:26 AM

We have found friges are more expencive here /Mexicali than stoves. Stoves seem to be quite a lot less. The LG frig /electric seems to be the least energy user & the best price in Friges. We have an LG & a Sunfrost in our casa. A Bosh stove we bought in Mexicali at Cocina Economico. We looked at several stoves at both El Centro Home depot & Mexicali. Mexicali Home Depot cheaper.

J.P. - 3-19-2012 at 09:31 AM

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Originally posted by BornFisher
Like a refrigerator or something. So would you buy that at Costco, Walmart, or Home Depot? Or buy in the USA and pay the duty? Or buy a used one somewhere?







I would buy local, Home Depot and stores of that caliber sell the same product they sell in U.S. the ones you see on display are usually the lower end, but the can order what you want if its not on display. yes the price looks higher but if you factor in the import tax it works out.

I always shop at the scratch and dent store and get new at 50% off or more and they usually have a 6mos warranty. For instance I bought a Samsung French Door Stainless steel Refigerator for 800 dls in the stater it retailed for 1,800

Woooosh - 3-19-2012 at 09:37 AM

If you do buy North of border: There is no shame in Mexico. No one will even look at you sideways for trying. There is no penalty for getting a red light and then being sent to secondary inspection, even if you have goods you should have used the "declare" lane for. You're in Mexico, act like a Mexican and try to get away with it. Embrace the culture.

Dave - 3-19-2012 at 10:43 AM

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Originally posted by BornFisher
Like a refrigerator or something. So would you buy that at Costco, Walmart, or Home Depot? Or buy in the USA and pay the duty? Or buy a used one somewhere?


Dude, buy nearly new at Machado's. They'll give you a guarantee and will stand by it.

South of town sorta across the street from Tacos Jr's.

BornFisher - 3-19-2012 at 11:18 AM

Dave-- that`s where I bought my last one, they delivered and reversed the door for another $10!

Whooosh.. I know what you`re saying. I drive a van and ALWAYS have to go to secondary crossing south. BTW I was talking to a Home Depot guy in Encinitas and he said he went down to the Chula Vista location and was shocked when he saw all the empty appliance boxes in the parking lot! Now I wonder why so many items were opened and the boxes left there! ;)

DENNIS - 3-19-2012 at 11:38 AM

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Originally posted by BornFisher
Now I wonder why so many items were opened and the boxes left there! ;)



There ya go. Throw a couple of unwrapped BigMacs inside and a handful of dirt on the outside and save yourself a fifty dollar bill. :biggrin:

durrelllrobert - 3-19-2012 at 12:01 PM

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Originally posted by J.P.







I always shop at the scratch and dent store and get new at 50% off or more and they usually have a 6mos warranty. For instance I bought a Samsung French Door Stainless steel Refigerator for 800 dls in the stater it retailed for 1,800

We just went to Los Globus area of Ensenada and purchased a brand new french door Kenmore Elite, with a dent on the door, for $9500 pesos ($750US). Listed ON SALE at SEARS in US for $1495 USD.

bajalou - 3-19-2012 at 12:28 PM

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Originally posted by Woooosh
There is no penalty for getting a red light and then being sent to secondary inspection, even if you have goods you should have used the "declare" lane for.
"no penalty" that is until you're vehicle is impounded and the things you were bringing in confiscated. Have fun with that sometime----

Woooosh - 3-19-2012 at 02:20 PM

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Originally posted by bajalou
Quote:
Originally posted by Woooosh
There is no penalty for getting a red light and then being sent to secondary inspection, even if you have goods you should have used the "declare" lane for.
"no penalty" that is until you're vehicle is impounded and the things you were bringing in confiscated. Have fun with that sometime----

For not using the correct line? Seriously? Have you ever tried to cross the seven southbound lanes to get to the Declare lane? We're not talking a house move here, we are talking one "open-box" appliance.

Capuchino Appliance Repair in Rosarito

Gypsy Jan - 3-19-2012 at 03:45 PM

We have been customers for over ten years; buying/replacing stove, refrigerators, trash compactor, dish washer and washer/dryer.

He goes to the maquilas for scratch/dent items under guarantee or, if you want, he sells reconditioned appliances (the reconditioned refrigerator in the garage has been working smoothly for six years).

He delivers, sets up and hauls away any dead appliances.

We were looking for a new stove last year and he found a top-of-line GE Profile for hundreds less than at Sears.

Sr. David Capuchino
Capuchino Appliance Repairs
[52] 661 613-5968

Woooosh - 3-19-2012 at 04:14 PM

That's a good tip Jan. We have found the local repairmen can bring almost any appliance (and TV) back to life and with a 30 day guarantee. They have recharged our refers freon (no pesky environmental concerns) and replaced bad parts for less than a service call alone would be stateside. For sure when my Maytag gas dryer goes out (soon) I'll look to the roadside places in Rosarito first who have almost new ones.

bajaguy - 3-19-2012 at 06:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Gypsy Jan
We have been customers for over ten years; buying/replacing stove, refrigerators, trash compactor, dish washer and washer/dryer.

He goes to the maquilas for scratch/dent items under guarantee or, if you want, he sells reconditioned appliances (the reconditioned refrigerator in the garage has been working smoothly for six years).

He delivers, sets up and hauls away any dead appliances.

We were looking for a new stove last year and he found a top-of-line GE Profile for hundreds less than at Sears.

Sr. David Capuchino
Capuchino Appliance Repairs
[52] 661 613-5968





Jan............does he have a store front in Rosarito, and if so, where might it be???

No Store Front That I Know About

Gypsy Jan - 3-19-2012 at 06:11 PM

We have his home address but I do not want to publish it without permission.

OK

bajaguy - 3-19-2012 at 06:29 PM

No problem, see your u2u

J.P. - 3-19-2012 at 07:39 PM

APPLIANCES

The place in Los Globas is a good store and they have a good service man.
I have found they can fix most anything , they dont have a source for electronic boards.
For repair parts go to Sears on line It is unreal what they have and how quick they can get it to you they are extreamly helpful.

[Edited on 3-20-2012 by J.P.]