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  1. PhilipDM

    Economy ATM receipts with dollar withdrawal

    Hmmm, I'm guessing it was either an HSBC or Citi account drawn on same bank here? In general I didn't think a foreign account could draw out USDs... (ergo, so many tourists/expats running into problems with rent in USD). Honestly not sure what to tell you about that. It's not necessarily enough...
  2. PhilipDM

    Economy ATM receipts with dollar withdrawal

    You were able to draw out dollars from an ATM here? To me this indicates you have a USD account at a bank here, in which case, you should be able to go to them and get the pesos exchanged. An ATM receipt that would allow you to potentially get dollars at EZE would need to show that you took OUT...
  3. PhilipDM

    Economy Is Argentina on the verge of another crisis?

    The story goes that back in 1989/1990 inflation was so bad*it was advised to pay for your food when you made your order, because the price would change by the time the waiter brought your food.
  4. PhilipDM

    Newcomer "Insecurity is just a perception"

    No I´m certainly not saying that its safe or that muggings dont happen. I pretty much agree with you on all points.
  5. PhilipDM

    Newcomer "Insecurity is just a perception"

    I get this all the time from my argentine friends. They all seem to think its much less safe here than I ever seem to feel. I walk around past 3 in the morning. Ive been stuck taking the first train from Ciudadela after wandering out of a party in ramos in the early morning hours. I know the...
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