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Looking to buy appliances, good beds/mattresses, furniture in Cartagena

I have a new home in Cartagena and need to buy kitchen appliances, washing machine, good beds, furniture, etc. If anyone has any leads, please let me know. I need to do this ASAP. I am also open to shipping from the US but the prices don't seem to be worth it. Would also love any antiques if the prices are reasonable.

By Kata on Nov 30, 2006, 08:08 in Renting, selling & meetups.

SteohenB says on Nov 30, 2006, 08:22:

Kata-----Mita.. Some advice, buy the stuff in the STATES and then have one 20 foot container shipped right there to Cartagena, where you are lucky to have a PORT. It is worth it. Because you can fly to Miami and buy your stuff. If you are a Colombian or married to one, then CUSTOMS will be a fraction of what it would be as a Gringo who is Solo. You will need a AGENT, when you ship. I will find a shipper for you and POST it ASAP. Good luck. Buenas Suerte.

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Kata says on Nov 30, 2006, 08:28:

Thanks for the info. I actually have several appliances here that I would love to ship but I live in the Washington DC area and the prices I have gotten quoted for shipping from here to CTG are around $7500 for a 20ft. I don't really have the luxury of going to Miami and handling it all there because of time. If you have any names of good companies that might be cheaper, let me know. I could basically equip an entire kitchen and ship several mattreses with what I have here.

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Gator says on Nov 30, 2006, 08:37:

A Side Trip.. to Barranquilla might prove worthwhile-generally larger selection and less pricey

"Brevior Sltare Cum Deformibus Mulieribus Est Vita!" .

"Credidi pretio parvo emere et magno vendere tibi in animo fuisse!" .

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strata2woman says on Nov 30, 2006, 09:39:

Where in MIA can I get the stuff ship from? I don't live in MIA but I can get there and spent 4/5 days while I do my shopping. I'm going to B/quilla for about 6 months and I need to ship mostly counter top appliances, bedding and other stuff for personal use while I'm there. Will you post the information of these shipping companies? Gracias de antemano.
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andresumana says on Nov 30, 2006, 21:33:

Take a look at this link www.alfalogistics.net
they do international movings in all USA, have a storage in Miami
and they are a logistic Agent

the owner is a friend of mine and i did the website for them so if you need any help and you are intrested PM me

http://www.colombia4you.com

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