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I'm getting closer to buying an apartment in Cartagena. One of the questions I have is how I will go about furnishing it? I'll need everything, beds, sofa, dining room, TV, refrigerator, lamps, lines, dishes, towels etc.
What is the best way to accomplish this? Just head to Exito with credit card in hand?
By Saltador on Feb 11, 2008, 08:03 in Friendly Talkzone.
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ujay says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:08: yes just go to home depot ,get all you need,there is a guy on here got a shop i was looking at some great sofas take a look ,im sure he can get them to you.... www.unionjackedfilms.com |
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RAAAY says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:13: Saltador says on Monday February 11th, 2008 8:09: .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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ujay says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:13: here is his website ,cant think of his name at the moment ,but he is on here ,some one will tell you ... www.unionjackedfilms.com |
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jonas says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:15: and seriously you cannot compare the two.... What I have, I do not want to lose, but Where I am I do not want to stay, but those I love, I do not want to leave, but those I know I no longer want to see, but Where I die, I do not want to go;I want to stay where I have never been |
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RAAAY says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:15: ujay...........in a comment a few weeks ago you mentioned you might have some insights into the furniture business here............maybe you could PM me when you get a chance....... .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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vicshere says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:29: http://www.mueblescarp.com/ listo |
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Saltador says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:33: And it's in Medellin....?
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RAAAY says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:38: Salt............My stuff is most likely not suitable for you..........It's mostly high - end imported Italian........very pricy..........most folks here on PBH are not looking at that type of stuff....... .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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vicshere says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:55: I didn't post it your did raay a few posts back..but to show you I am a nice guy I will help you out a bit more ok listo |
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Saltador says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:57: RAAAY,
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RAAAY says on Feb 11, 2008, 08:58: vicshere says on Monday February 11th, 2008 8:55: .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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ujay says on Feb 11, 2008, 09:19: sorry ray i never meant to start any thing ,i just told the guy of your site ,i liked the stuff ,i just thought it would help him. www.unionjackedfilms.com |
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peteyw says on Feb 11, 2008, 10:23: Home Centre is your best bet to get most everything on your list. It has a small furniture selection, but what it has is acceptable. For more furniture selections, I would say the small shops on San Martin in Bocagrande across from Blockbuster can have some options. Also, there are quite a few furniture stores near the Convention Center in El Centro.
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peteyw says on Feb 11, 2008, 10:31: Medoblado is right about getting a good mattress. Three good mattress stores in Bocagrande; one across from the Navy Base, another on San Martin not too far from Frisby , but on the other side of the street (but this one is quite expensive), and the third on Malecon, across from the beach near the Hotel Caribe.
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Saltador says on Feb 11, 2008, 11:06: Thanks for the good info. I do agree most of the mattresses I've slept on in Cartagena were pretty sad, no support whatsoever. And once I had to pull the "spare bed" out from under the main bed for an unexpected guest. The mattress was so thin it was non existent, it was like laying directly on the wood slats...
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scott321 says on Feb 11, 2008, 11:54: I was in Home Center an hour ago. It is superb. Better than Home Depot and way better service. Good prices. It is a great place for all kind of construction and house stuff. For furniture it may not be the best place. Jamar in Pie De Popa has descent stuff that wont cost you a fortune.
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tomtom33 says on Feb 11, 2008, 12:02: I'll chime in for Home Center as well. The new one in CTG isn't totally up and running yet. I have not seen it, but a friend works there. Judging from the Home Centers in MDE, you should be able to get nearly everything there except electronics. Exito has a good line of electronics.
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jonas says on Feb 11, 2008, 12:23: for electronics Carrefour and AlKosto seem to have the best offers What I have, I do not want to lose, but Where I am I do not want to stay, but those I love, I do not want to leave, but those I know I no longer want to see, but Where I die, I do not want to go;I want to stay where I have never been |
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Saltador says on Feb 11, 2008, 13:26: Mil gracias for all the information.
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RAAAY says on Feb 11, 2008, 13:31: I've seen stores here in Medellin advertising bedroom , living room and kitchen furniture.......one package price for 1.2 mil...........really depends what you select........... .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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tomtom33 says on Feb 11, 2008, 13:37: My guess is that you'd want to spend the 1.2 million or more on a good 2 meter by 2 meter mattress. Then build around that.
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RAAAY says on Feb 11, 2008, 13:47: A decent bedroom set.........bed, two bedside tables and a dresser.............around 6mil... .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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RAAAY says on Feb 11, 2008, 13:52: I've seen them..........but pricy .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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sloopskipper says on Feb 11, 2008, 15:19: But who wants a box spring? Give me a good Danish bed with slats, and a good hard mattress. But surely someone in Colombia makes that as well, no?
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RAAAY says on Feb 11, 2008, 15:23: Whatever about the slats.........you'll have no problem getting a hard mattress here..... .........Its useless to argue with ignorance |
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