Alex
@SunSpotter
Canadian looking for information about Ecuador
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Registration: 29 June 2012
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Open Season on Ripoff Realtors by whytehorse
I came across these forums when I was searching for info for my mom who wants to retire to somewhere with a lower cost of living. Just to give you an idea what kind of person she is: She's a nurse who spent her entire life helping people get well, ...
Dear forum members, moderators::) ... I would rather not list it openly in the forum since I do not have permission from him to do so and listing phone numbers openly is a very bad idea.I most sincerely apologize for totally overlooking privacy ... Read More
Open Season on Ripoff Realtors by whytehorse
I came across these forums when I was searching for info for my mom who wants to retire to somewhere with a lower cost of living. Just to give you an idea what kind of person she is: She's a nurse who spent her entire life helping people get well, ...
Certainly, I think we all appreciate Hector聮s advice, but, nevertheless, it would also be helpful if you, who are already on the ground and done this, would share your experiences聟 :) Read More
Open Season on Ripoff Realtors by whytehorse
I came across these forums when I was searching for info for my mom who wants to retire to somewhere with a lower cost of living. Just to give you an idea what kind of person she is: She's a nurse who spent her entire life helping people get well, ...
It looks like the thread has deviated from the original topic聟 :( I do believe the majority of us who is planning to come to this beautiful country and call it HOME would be very much interested to know what realtors you were happy with and what, ... Read More
Open Season on Ripoff Realtors by whytehorse
I came across these forums when I was searching for info for my mom who wants to retire to somewhere with a lower cost of living. Just to give you an idea what kind of person she is: She's a nurse who spent her entire life helping people get well, ...
Thank you, thank you very much for this invaluable insight gentlemen!:) Wow! Talk about cultural confusion聟 I would have never in a million years thought of any of these approaches!;) The more I research what life in Ecuador is like, the more I tend ... Read More
Open Season on Ripoff Realtors by whytehorse
I came across these forums when I was searching for info for my mom who wants to retire to somewhere with a lower cost of living. Just to give you an idea what kind of person she is: She's a nurse who spent her entire life helping people get well, ...
... While most Ecuadorians do not use realtors...聟 Than how do they go about buying real estate? I am really confused聟:rolleyes: Read More
Best place to live in Ecuador... by Bazseville
Hi Guys, How's it going? I lived in Ecuador a while back as a TEFL teacher. I lived and worked in Quito. I had a few run ins with the locals but in general I had a great time. What do you guys think is the best place to live in ...
Dear forum contributors, I believe it would be helpful if somebody could please compare Bahia and Salinas in terms of cost of living.:) Read More
Salinas: monthly budget? by SunSpotter
Hello everybody!:) Would be very interesting to know what the current cost of living in Salinas (or any other relatively large coastal city for that matter) is.  Accommodation prices: 聲 Rent - per month for a newer 1 bedroom furnished ...
Thank you Aur茅lie!:) Before posting I checked the suggested thread and found it quite informative and the only reason for my post is to collect current information for particular locations, if possible. Respectfully, SunSpotter Read More
Salinas: monthly budget?
Hello everybody!:) Would be very interesting to know what the current cost of living in Salinas (or any other relatively large coastal city for that matter) is.  Accommodation prices: 聲 Rent - per month for a newer 1 bedroom furnished ... Read More
Any audiophiles here? by SunSpotter
Hello everybody!:) I am an audiophile and am wondering if it makes any sense to ship Hi-Fi equipment from Canada (about 200kg total) or it would be easier to buy it in Ecuador? Prices? Could you please point me (websites?) to reputable local Hi-Fi ...
Thank you Mehrlyn!:) Could you please let me know where I can find the importation rules (in English, if at all possible)? I am most concerned about my High-End amplifiers and speakers聟 Are there any local electronics shops on the Internet: so ... Read More
Any audiophiles here?
Hello everybody!:) I am an audiophile and am wondering if it makes any sense to ship Hi-Fi equipment from Canada (about 200kg total) or it would be easier to buy it in Ecuador? Prices? Could you please point me (websites?) to reputable local Hi-Fi ... Read More