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  1. The issue i have is not the customs tax. It is all the extra fees the carriers stick on. This is how we end up paying almost twice the amount. I don't think you should complain about having to pay import tax, but the way the carriers nickel and dime us is the real problem. It's not just a mexico thing. Try shipping anything from the US to Canada and it's the same thing. Huge fees on top of the customs tax, and it's not like you can claim things are cheaper there for housing, food, etc.
  2. Yes it is based on the value of the item before taxes. 100 USD would result in 19 USD charge. If you pay in pesos, they convert it there and you pay in pesos. No other fees. Sometimes I get someone who charges the full value including tax but the majority it is only the value of the item. I don't care enough to make a fuss. You must also show the receipt of purchase too. Either print copy or confirmation in email or app. Occasionally they will open the item when you show the receipt to make sure it is what you say it is, and always in front of you.
  3. There is a service in Guadalajara that brings in shipments on a regular basis. I use it for anything shipping USPS since I do not trust MexPost to get me anything. Te Lo Envio - https://www.teloenvio.mx/ You have the item shipped to their warehouse and they bring it in, generally within 1 - 2 weeks. They charge a 19% rate paid in pesos or USD when you pick the items up. (no credit or debit cards). You still pay but it is significantly less than anything else I have found. Notifications on shipment status by e-mail. The name you register with must match the name you use as the shipping name, with their address located in McAllen. If you are ordering large items, they can do special quotes as well, but thy are my go to service to avoid the high fees of FedEx, UPS, DHL. Never had any issues.
  4. I would also check out ofx.com I've only used it once but I found the rates better and would use it going forward too.
  5. I have had Total Play for the past 5 years in Zapopan and have not had any serious issues. Installation showed up the same day we called. Internet, TV and Phone Line all work, although we don't use the phone line, I did connect one just to check. Everything is connected through the modem so don't expect the phone line to work without power. Slow speeds seldom occur and I don't recall the last time we had an outage that was their issue. (We had one where there was dust build up caused a failure in the modem. Support blew into it and fixed the issue which made me feel silly) Technical services always showed up when we called for support and have provided their cell numbers in case we had additional issues. That being said, I have not had any other services myself to compare to.
  6. Are the refrendo payments the yearly car tax payments to Jalisco or is this another payment I need to find? Thanks for the help everyone. I'll be working on collecting I guess and regroup after I have everything.
  7. Hello, Have been in a recent car accident resulting in the car to be a write-off. I have been instructed that we need to cancel the registration with the plates of the car and this is not something I am looking forward to do as I am not as familiar with the process and my language skills are mediocre at best. 1) Does anyone know how I can find a company or person that I could hire to take care of this? (preferably in GDL) 2) Are the offices to do this open with the restrictions in place? Appreciate any help as I would like to avoid going out and limiting my exposure as much as possible. Thanks Steve
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