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danronian says on Aug 13, 2007, 17:05:

It sounds like a great idea, and I think it would be a big seller since most American foods seem to be loved here.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Aug 13, 2007, 17:06:

What types of American candies are you thinking about? The reason I ask is because some of the mega-selling brands from Mars and Hershey's are already available in Colombia. Higher quality boxed chocolates at a fair price might work (I think they're terribly expensive in Colombia, even the locally made ones) as well as regional candies or what some people call nostalgia candies. The latter are not going to be nostalgic to Colombians, obviously, so they'll only sell if people find them unique and tasty.

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RikyBogota says on Aug 13, 2007, 19:36:

Hi Merceytwo, get in touch we should talk. Tel in Colombia 57 1 2 27 62 50
Rick.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Aug 13, 2007, 19:48:

It'd make a cool business card:

Jane Doe's Candy Company
Importer of Atomic Fireballs, Lemonheads, Boston Baked Beans, NECO wafers and Now n' Laters

;-)

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chrispej says on Aug 13, 2007, 20:11:

American candy is expensive here by Colombian standards. Jeez, anything imported is expensive here. One time I wanted an all american hot dog with saurkraut. The friggin saurkaut (I know I'm spelling it wrong) was 10,000 pesos ($5.00) a can! But I will tell you they are lacking in good quality ice cream. They have Hagen Daaz here but most do not know of Ben & jerry's. I only know of Medellin but anything new here does well in the beginning but not much can pass the test of time. I know of a Buffalo wing place here in Medellin that has awesome wings and the place is always crowded. I've been to one place in the U.S. that can compare.

But, like anywhere else in the world, it's all in the marketing. McDonald's, Dominoes, Blockbusters, Jeno's Pizza do very well here.

Here's an idea....... A unique Cafe with comfortable seating and free (limited) internet access. And special home made ice cream. No wait, that's a bad idea! Don't do it!

Good luck !

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arthur brode says on Aug 13, 2007, 21:19:

Candy?? Give me a break.Tourism is booming in Cali.Rent furnished apartastudios to foreigners and get paid.I can even provide you with customers.

http://www.calirentals.net/

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Chelesupercono says on Aug 14, 2007, 14:12:

Aside from rentals or real estate, forget it,,,,,,,,too much bureaucracy, too many taxes and too much time watching your employees so they don't steal your money........unless of course you just have so much money that you don't really care.......DON'T DO IT.....YOU WILL REGRET IT

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

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merceytwo says on Aug 14, 2007, 14:14:

all thecomments sound good. i like your answer tinto, about the kinds of candy to sell. arthur i have thought about your idea as well, i didn't know if it would be a good market or not. i work with about 60 people and they said they would take their vacations there. maybe they would come. can you give me more info on how to get started?

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morphus says on Aug 14, 2007, 15:15:

How about an American-themed resort in Colombia? You can hire a bunch of fat Americans to entertain the Colombians. I think it would rake in pesos.

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Chelesupercono says on Aug 14, 2007, 15:26:

GREAT IDEA MORP......BUILT IN CLIENTS FOR CANDY AND ALL KINDS OF JUNK FOOD.....YOU COULD NAME IT THE " LIVE AMERICAN HUMAN ZOO "

never go to bed with someone crazier then you are, you will do it and you will regret it.......

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morphus says on Aug 14, 2007, 15:45:

Yeah, we'll have those Colombians hooked on Cheese Wiz and Hamburger Helper in no time :)

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Gaijin says on Aug 15, 2007, 14:47:

It's pretty funny what Chris said because i'm in the process of looking for a stratigical place to put a sports bar selling all the american beers and some perfered beers from other countries that us americans love and pizza and wings, oh and hot dogs. If thats not american enough i don't know what is. lol

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merceytwo says on Aug 15, 2007, 16:40:

thats what i'm talking about gaijin. bring out the home made ice cream and strawberry cheese cake.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gaijin says on Aug 16, 2007, 02:54:

:: thinking to self:: i should import some ben and jerrys and some chessecake from naples chessecake factory! How would i go on doing that? lol

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RussianFred says on Aug 16, 2007, 05:12:

Sex sells and it's legal.

Annual Drug Deaths: Tobacco: 395,000, Alcohol: 125,000, 'Legal' Drugs: 38,000, Illegal Drug Overdoses: 5,200, Marijuana: 0. Considering government subsidies of tobacco, just what is our government protecting us from in the drug war?--Ralph Nader

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