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J.P.
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I havent read one post on this issue that mentions the new law that is supposed to prevent money laundring where as it is difficult for a buisness to
deposit a excessive amount of DOLLARS
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Woooosh
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| Quote: | Originally posted by J.P.
I havent read one post on this issue that mentions the new law that is supposed to prevent money laundring where as it is difficult for a buisness to
deposit a excessive amount of DOLLARS |
The authorities pretty much gave up on it for now. Bigger fish. Once the mention of drivers needing pesos to pay for the toll road came up- the whole
idea was quietly killed killed as being anti-tourism. There is a sign at Home Depot that says you are limited to $200USD per transaction. You can
get around it by making multiple transactions. The real Big Fish problem is the tourists area itself is the money-laundering hub, apparently by the
big-name hotels. They are depositing money in banks like they have 100% occupancy when the reality is occupancy is around 50%. There is too much
money going through the hotel accounts and this has led to a huge investigation in the TJ to Rosarito corridor with charges and prosecutions of some
big names coming soon. This is tied to the Rosarito land title problems in some way too. Stay tuned.
[Edited on 8-8-2011 by Woooosh]
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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wessongroup
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And if anyone has the finger on the pulse of this land issue... it would be Woooosh and 53... and they appear to be spot on...
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BajaGringo
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I use (mostly) pesos down here. It makes things a lot more simple and as Udo wisely noted probably your best guarantee of a fair shake at Pemex. That
is, unless we're measuring true liters of course...
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by BajaGringo
I use (mostly) pesos down here. It makes things a lot more simple and as Udo wisely noted probably your best guarantee of a fair shake at Pemex. That
is, unless we're measuring true liters of course...
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There may just be different ways to measure a liter, maybe? 
We also find using pesos a lot easier.
Then again we went to Puerto Penasco, (Arizonia's beach) a few years ago and the lady at the taco stand refused to take our pesos----we reminded her
that we were in Mexico, but dollars is what she wanted. Liked that place MANY, MANY years ago.
Having some dollars seems to be a good idea. Several years ago when we were entering Nicaragua on a bus, we had to pay the entrance fee in dollars.
They would not accept their own currency----it was fun to watch a couple of British citizens scramble to try and exchange for some dollars and they
were very offended that they would not accept British currency.
Also, in Bahia Asuncion there is one store who has all of their small appliances priced in dollars---but they do accept pesos.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
There may just be different ways to measure a liter, maybe? |
More ways than you could imagine.
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mcfez
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This topic was started by Osprey.....and it was deluded with such degrading remarks about McFez (me) ...."macho mind-set, capture another 130,000
English words, He'd make a nice pet...."
For the last 15 plus posts by others here....the responses have been non aggressive....meaningful. I agree with some...others not.
There is and always will be...other opinions. No need to come on board with a gun-ho topic flaming other members that you disagree with. To set the
record clearly....never once since I have been here...have I ever flamed Osprey. Perhaps he needs to stop acting like ....this is Off Topics.
.....just stick with his opinions without the degrading stuff. I responded back rightfully, with a aggressive attitude.
On the post below.....I never said NOT to use ATM or credit cards. I said simply...I take USD instead of pesos. How one gets his thinking that I pay
for my hotel / restaurants strictly with cash from the below statement makes me wonder(?)
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I have never used pesos in Mexico (25+ years). USD is accepted darn near everywhere. I do however...take the bulk of my cash....in 5 and 10's. Some
smaller merchants has a issue with breaking a USD 20 bill
Do indeed know the exchange rate.
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* Hotels and Exchange Booths, and Local Banks will only be able to change a maximum of $1,500 USD CASH per person per month into Mexican Pesos.
Previously there was no limit.
* Businesses (including restaurants, shops, and Destination Management Companies) will only be able to accept a maximum of $100 USD CASH per
transaction - but the number of transactions per customer is not restricted. Certain businesses may not be able to, or may choose not to accept
American Dollars for any purchase at all (this may include shops, etc), however still accepting Mexican Pesos.
Let's stop the flaming.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Osprey
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Toneart tried to veer me toward the truth: Was I asking the wrong guy to tone down his “Dollars or nothing” example to the world? Is San Felipe
culturally just north of Mexicali? I was railing against McFez as though he lived in Chicago but traveled to Baja/Mexico without considering his long
time cross border perspective.
No matter – McFez, now that you tallied up the responses: yes, no, yes, no you must have found a whole library of in betweens explaining (Thank God)
how Nomads feel about the cultural, economic, facility of money in Mexico. Pescador is soooo right. Nomads are a wealth of information about many
things and time and time again reveal just how complex things can be for today’s expats, vacationers, sportsmen and others.
To the point: after you read all those responses, did they sink in? Did they make a tiny dent in your helmet? Will you now admit that there are lots
of reasons to accommodate sellers with pesos, stop the wholesale personal admonishments about “25 + years USD”?
That’s what this has been about – not about you and me, about me trying to get one hard head to maybe pick up a few pesos for the guy selling
strawberries door to door where you visit (and eat).
And enough with the U2Us. I thought that was for the trolls.
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Bajatripper
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by DaliDali
Raw, unadulterated sex....trust me. |
Ohhh....you've been there, eh.
Trip report and photos please. |
Given to how this place gets mentioned on the Nomad board, I'm guessing Anthony's is not the place to go with too many drinks clouding one's
judgement--unless you're looking to take a ride on the wild side, as that old song said.
DaliDali, you bit hard. Or can we REALLY trust you on this?
There most certainly is but one side to every story: the TRUTH. Variations of it are nothing but lies.
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mcfez
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a tiny dent in your helmet
| Quote: | Originally posted by Osprey
Toneart tried to veer me toward the truth: Was I asking the wrong guy to tone down his “Dollars or nothing” example to the world? Is San Felipe
culturally just north of Mexicali? I was railing against McFez as though he lived in Chicago but traveled to Baja/Mexico without considering his long
time cross border perspective.
No matter – McFez, now that you tallied up the responses: yes, no, yes, no you must have found a whole library of in between explaining (Thank God)
how Nomads feel about the cultural, economic, facility of money in Mexico. Pescador is soooo right. Nomads are a wealth of information about many
things and time and time again reveal just how complex things can be for today’s expats, vacationers, sportsmen and others.
To the point: after you read all those responses, did they sink in? Did they make a tiny dent in your helmet? Will you now admit that there are lots
of reasons to accommodate sellers with pesos, stop the wholesale personal admonishments about “25 + years USD”?
That’s what this has been about – not about you and me, about me trying to get one hard head to maybe pick up a few pesos for the guy selling
strawberries door to door where you visit (and eat).
And enough with the U2Us. I thought that was for the trolls. |
I guess you have a need to flame. Okay. Flame away.
I advise you to wear a helmet...that dent in your skull looks serious.
I stand by my words 100%. From the Mexican Consultant's office to most travel web sites, to some here at this topic......they ALL say the acceptance
of USD is okay...at a limited amount . You are NOT the Guru of Baja Monetary rules.
You told me to learn the other 130, 000 English words so..I assume..I can communicate with you. Why bother when you cant (or I strongly suspect wont)
comprehend my original response. It's clear as day. Fact is..I re-posted it above a hour ago. Yet you want to continue making an point. The point of
yours is countered by other opinions here ...and from the Mexican Consultant's office to most travel web sites. I said that twice now so maybe that
dented brain in your dented skull can adsorb this clear information. Go ahead..retort more...I will just paste once again what OTHERS have said
here...and official Government Agencies have posted. Argue with them...not me 
Oh..."wholesale personal admonishments about “25 + years USD".
You have a issue with my travels? You think I am bragging? Are you? Well...gee wheeze...there are 1000's of topics here at the BN concerning travels,
homes, toys.....from the memberships here :-) Bragging? Are you not the one that comes here with great stories you have wrote? Many indeed. Are you
doing this because you are indirectly bragging about your skills at creative writing? I think not...you are just sharing great stories...and I do not
come on and accuse you of your ."wholesale personal admonishments about this and that" as you did with me.
Get real dude...
Now why dont you just stop the flaming, and we go each other ways here. Let's keep this clean of the junk...that's for O.T. I wont say another word
....if you dont. For the benefit of the others here.
[Edited on 8-8-2011 by mcfez]
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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Bajatripper
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| Quote: | | Aren't You going North soon? Or did plans change? |
Yes, Eli, we will soon be heading up to Wahington. I look foward to the coolness of Whidbey Island, if only for a few days. I love La Paz, but sure do
miss the Pacific Northwest summers--even (or, especially) when it rains.
There most certainly is but one side to every story: the TRUTH. Variations of it are nothing but lies.
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