You can get those good exchange rates
[QUOTE=SubCmdr;2183105]May 21,2018, the market opened at 19.8866 (I trade FOREX). Non of us can get the institutional rate but it serves a good reference.[/QUOTE]If you use a debit card from an investment company (e.g. , Fidelity or Schwab), you can get those rates at an ATM in Tijuana. In many cases your investment company will return the ATM fees to you.
I've done this many times in Thailand with a Fidelity account. I have verified that my exchange rate matches [URL]XE.com[/URL] and that my foreign ATM fees were returned to my account. It supposedly works the same in Mexico and I have no reason to not believe it.
I use ATMs instead of Money Changers
[QUOTE=Travv;2177399]Peso rate 17.13 by trolley / McDonalds at 5 pm and 17.20 block up the street in San Ysidro but just bought at 17.60 in Tijuana. Weird, it is usually the other way around. Better rate usually in San Ysidro cambios. [URL]WWW.eldolar.info[/URL] " Today Monday, May 7, 2018 the average US Dollar exchange rate in Mexico is 1 Dollar = 19.1954 Pesos" Some businesses are gouging their customers in San Ysidro.[/QUOTE]Using ATMs instead of Money Changers gets me better rates. And Schwab Bank card gets me reimbursed for all ATM fees.
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Bluetooth BAFFLES / Speakers
Another item unique to Tijuana and Mexico (from my experience) are these portable Bluetooth Speakers called baffles. You might have seen these on tripods located outside the clubs. I had no idea they were bluetooth and some models even have rechargeable batteries and luggage handles. I saw someone with one of these at the pool in Acapulco and was floored by the durability of them and the sound.
Kaiser is actually a german brand found in Mexico. That was my first purchase with a tripod. I haven't turned them off since I purchased them. The smallest version fills my entire house with club quality sound. I recently purchased the LG version since the pesos rate was so good. This one is the same size the bars use on Coahuilla. We all know how loud those are OVERKILL perhaps but at $142 a deal to be had. The LG does not have a rechargeable battery.
Only for guys with a car or local fellows due to the size.
You can find these at stores like Coppel. They have several locations throughout Tijuana. Also at ElEKTRA another chain store. These two places offer the best guarantees with one year. Other stores like Mitzu on Calle 2 nda will only offer you 3 months.
Most brands are made in China. Go for the two I listed.
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Totem Custom Made Jeans in Tijuana
I just found a custom denim workshop that will make custom jeans for $80/100. You bring in a pair that fits you and you pick the fabric that you want.
Some decent and not so decent fabric. Button Fly models!
End product looks good to me. I inspected a few pair today. Next week I will have a pair on order.
They are discussing a possible store in Barrio Logan.
Located in the VERY back of a paseo on Revo and maybe between 8th and 9th. I think the Austrian Embassy is next door. There is an eyeglass store next to the entrance on the left side.
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Carillo body and paint shop.
To Orlanr.
Carillo on Calle 3, on your right as you drive in from US border, East of the corner and before Negrete. The place has a big sign in red. You can't miss it.
Owner is Ruben Carillo, big guy with big mustache, looking like Pancho Villa. He will give you good deals.
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Is this the one right on the corner.
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La Herradura / Gift Shop Plaza de Zapatos
La Herradura is sort of like a glorified curio shop with the focus on charreria and things having to do with cowboys and rodeo. With that said the items run the gamut of high quality belts and buckles made from steel. They also have a decent assortment of hats for alot less than you would find on Ave Revolucion.
I have purchased several things here over the years and highly recommend this place.
*Tip. Buy your belt here then bring it to Atoyac Leather on 3rd St to put a money zippered pouch on the inside.
Located directly across the street from Plaza Rio ALL the way in the back of Plaza de Zapatos down the rear escalator.
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Deportes Lupita CURIOS AND MORE
A very cool curio shop located on Calle 2 between Ave. Constitucion and Ninos Heroes.
I buy straw and canvas fedora hats here that run about $20 for decent quality. Some of the bootlegged sports gear is also very enticing.
Regardless if you buy anything or not it is a fun place to browse and close to the zona.