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Getting a camera to Mendoza

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BarryH

1/27/2013 16:40 EST

Hello all,

I'm not an ex-pat or planning to be one, but I hope you won't mind me tapping into your local knowledge to help me organise for a replacement camera for my daughter, who is currently in Argentina.

The problem is that she is not living in Mendoza (or anywhere else), but travelling, with a partner, around the world on horseback (www.thegreathorsetrip.com). They managed to lose both of their rugged/waterproof cameras somewhere south of Malargue and badly need to get a replacement. Their next destination of any size is Mendoza, which they will reach in probably about 8-12 days.

There are two options that I can think of.

One is that she simply buys a replacement in Mendoza, but I don't know how likely they are to find the right one. I haven't been able to locate a dealer on the internet. If anyone knows, or could suggest, a possible source, that would be great. The particular camera is a Panasonic (Lumix) DMC-FT3 (or DMC-TS3. Same thing, just the US version).

The second option is for me to send one from the UK, but obviously my daughter doesn't have a delivery address. Can anyone tell me if there is anything like a post office or similar to which I can send it for collection when they arrive in thee town?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Barry

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Nelmi

1/27/2013 17:56 EST

Hi,

I would not suggest sending the camera to Argentina by post or DHL. She will have to pay import duties. We normally buy through Mercadolibre and they have facilities to send it to the local bus terminal by overnight bus. It is really complicated when you want to send any electronics or most things nowadays that need to pass `Aduana`.

Here is the link for Mercadolibre in Argentina.

http://www.mercadolibre.com.ar/

If you need more information please let me know.

Kind regards
Nelieta

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MendozaHomes

1/27/2013 21:40 EST

Hi, the recomendation is mercadolibre.com.ar or www.masoportunidades.com.ar but you need to be check the user calification, is very important that. I think marcadolibre will not accept international or uk credit card, please you consult. If you shipping from UK you will pay tax for aduana and try follow whit track number the camara. I can offer my office address if you need or UK consulado. If you nedd help, let me know.. Good luck

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BarryH

1/28/2013 04:46 EST

Thanks for both of your replies. From what you tell me, sending one from the UK is not really an option.
I have found the camera she needs on MercadoLibre, which I assume is similar to ebay.
I will need to work out the details later (I'm supposed to be working now) of how to but one and where to have it delivered. I may ask for some assistance on this, if I may.

Thanks again,
Barry

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MendozaHomes

1/28/2013 08:02 EST

If you need help send me a private message and tell toy my email. Good luck

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