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    Economy Shopping boom in Chile: how much do Argentines save by buying tires from across the border? - Infobae

    Shopping boom in Chile: how much do Argentines save by buying tires from across the border? - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/09/18/boom-de-compras-en-chile-cuanto-se-ahorran-los-argentinos-al-comprar-neumaticos-del-otro-lado-de-la-frontera/ September 18, 2024...
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    Economy Shopping with savings: this supermarket offers up to 50% off breakfast products and drinks - Ambito Financiero

    Shopping with savings: this supermarket offers up to 50% off breakfast products and drinks - Ambito Financiero Source: https://www.ambito.com/economia/compras-ahorro-este-supermercado-ofrece-50-descuento-productos-desayuno-y-bebidas-n6056527 September 05, 2024 This unmissable discount on...
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    Delivery Pickup Services

    I'm a local Freelancer Living in San Telmo I offer delivery/ pick up services in Buenos Aires. I can get you the item you need and send it to your place or someone else's place as a gift. I can even help you find a gift or product you have trouble to find, I move fast around the city and love...
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    Real Estate News Shopping vs. Shopping centers: Two business models that are multiplying in Buenos Aires - La Nacion Propiedades

    Shopping vs. Shopping centers: Two business models that are multiplying in Buenos Aires - La Nacion Propiedades Source: https://www.lanacion.com.ar/propiedades/inmuebles-comerciales/shoppings-vs-centros-comerciales-dos-modelos-de-negocio-que-se-multiplican-en-buenos-aires-nid27062024/...
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    Newcomer Where can I find the best deals on clothing and accesories?

    Hello everyone! I'm new to the forum. I arrived in Buenos Aires just a few weeks ago and will be staying for about six months. I'm wondering if any of you know where I can find good deals on clothing and accessories. My apartment is in Palermo, but I'm open to exploring other neighborhoods. I've...
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    Best places to buy leather goods in Buenos Aires?

    I am not much of a shopper but I have a good female friend that is coming to Buenos Aires next week and she is asking me where to buy some good leather products as she heard Argentina has amazing leather products. Can some of you give your personal experiences on where to buy leather goods? Thanks.
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    Politics CGT strike: there are no subways or trains, but many shops, shopping malls and supermarkets are open - Infobae

    CGT strike: there are no subways or trains, but many shops, shopping malls and supermarkets are open - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/politica/2024/05/09/el-segundo-paro-de-la-cgt-al-gobierno-de-javier-milei-en-vivo/ May 09, 2024 Activity was affected by workers who could not...
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    Economy Shopping tours to Chile: what were the five products most purchased by Argentines on the XXL weekend - Infobae

    Shopping tours to Chile: what were the five products most purchased by Argentines on the XXL weekend - Infobae Source: https://www.infobae.com/economia/2024/04/04/tours-de-compras-a-chile-cuales-fueron-los-cinco-productos-mas-comprados-por-los-argentinos-en-el-fin-de-semana-xxl/ April 04...
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    For Sale Mercado de Pulgas - A place to buy old things for the house!!

    Huge sheds with stores that offer old things, ideal now that vinyls have become fashionable, there is material from demolition of old houses and furniture recovered almost new, you can find paintings, glassware, old machines and much more, there is a public restroom. In many stores there are no...
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    Casa del Angel - Commercial Gallery in Belgrano

    Casa del Angel in Belgrano Casa del Angel is the name of an open-air commercial gallery located on Sucre Street between Arcos and Cuba in the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Casa del Angel is a beautiful shopping gallery located in the Belgrano neighborhood, in Buenos Aires. This...
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    Buenos Aires is incredibly cheap for tourists now - but will it last? - Star Tribune

    Buenos Aires is incredibly cheap for tourists now - but will it last? Taylor Swift and a special "tourist dollar" made one of the loveliest and safest cities in South America very appealing. By Simon Peter Groebner Star Tribune DECEMBER 8, 2023 — 7:50AM Argentina’s presidential palace, the...
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    Must Buy Shopping Items in Buenos Aires or San Telmo Market?

    I express my gratitude in advance to all fellow travelers contributing to this forum. I'd like to revisit the topic of "must buys" as several years and the upheavals of COVID have transpired, rendering previous advice somewhat outdated (10-17 years). Many recommended stores may no longer be in...
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    Banking What's up with Coto

    Why do some stores (Coto) insist on providing a passport number if you don't have the DNI? My wife and I have been here for 3 months and have discovered not have your DNI can certainly snag you up.
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    Newcomer Using a driver's license as ID in lieu of a passport

    About 3 months ago I asked a cashier at Coto if I could use my state driver's license in lieu of my passport, to pay with my debit card. She said fine, no problem. Jumbo and Disco also accept my driver's license. Has anyone used their driver's license as ID at other stores or banks, etc.?
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