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06-23-19 01:01 #12681
Posts: 2116Originally Posted by Issaquah [View Original Post]
I sent a couple of girls money too. It felt good at first, but it is not the solution to any problem. Pinays have no concept of savings, budgeting or a long term view. The hooking class we mix with or the desperate gold diggers on Tinder we come across are all poor candidates to help.
A chick I sent money to help with the rent spent it all on Christmas presents and didn't have enough for the bus fare to go home for NYE. She was expecting to get a few clients into her massage parlor, but heavy rain in Manila did not encourage foot traffic. Last I heard she was desperately looking for 150 pesos. Snip went the Whatsapp connection.
Another lady I sent money to spent it all in a day. She then asked for more money for blood pressure reduction tablets. She was about to have a preemployment medical and was worried about her elevated blood pressure. Snip went the Whatsapp connection.
Don't go looking for gratitude. Their view is that the foreigner is rich so he can pay.
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06-23-19 00:34 #12680
Posts: 29Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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06-22-19 22:16 #12679
Posts: 3407Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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06-22-19 20:05 #12678
Posts: 2656Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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06-22-19 19:33 #12677
Posts: 451Western Union is suppose to be immediate. I had to wait from 15 minutes to 2 days. Go figure.
US money center banks with international wire transfer with no correspondence bank in between can take 1 hour to weeks.
First avoid all banks. Their fees and on going fees will eat on both ends and you will have very little money left. US name banks are no better for those who remember Citi pulling out of PI.
Brokerages usually are better. The only way to find out is to open an account and try several test transfers.
As a general rule, the US is the pits when it comes to sending outbound currency. Including the fees.
The Philippines use mostly Cebuanna or Palawan. Just show ID, phone number and pickup code and pick up cash. Like Western Union but cheaper. In general, keep it simple, look at the net value received. WU gets you the fees and FX and their net cash value received is very low.
Since this is basically a one shot deal for the original poster, I suggest he just befriends a pinay sending money home at western union and buy her a cup of coffee. He might know by the end of coffee if the money was picked up. The ethnic mostly Muslim changers probably are the best value.
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06-22-19 15:44 #12676
Posts: 15949Originally Posted by Mogwai [View Original Post]
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06-22-19 12:37 #12675
Posts: 3407Originally Posted by Mogwai [View Original Post]
It's not rare to hear of guys transferring to a sister or aunts account. Alternatively, any additional layer of convenience is going to cost extra fees.
I'd also agree with the poster that said if you are going to send money and it's a small amount (which I hope it is) is a dollar or two really going to make a difference?
Cheers. G.
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06-22-19 10:38 #12674
Posts: 2205Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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06-22-19 09:58 #12673
Posts: 3407Originally Posted by Mogwai [View Original Post]
Transferwise is widely used but you can Google for the many other options.
Cheers. G.
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06-22-19 09:31 #12672
Posts: 2205Originally Posted by Bushes [View Original Post]
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06-22-19 09:11 #12671
Posts: 690Originally Posted by Dg8787 [View Original Post]
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06-22-19 03:39 #12670
Posts: 3263My Way
Guys and girls.
People have their way of doing things. Nothing is going to convince them otherwise, including me! I have my way in sending money, to whom, how much and when. No one here or anywhere else will tell different nor do I care what they think.
I have been duped and I have benefited greatly. I just received a message from a Cebu girl who I haven't heard from in 3 years. She has broken up with her boyfriend of 2 years. I had sent her 5 k years ago for her fathers medicine and lost contact with her. 5 k is nothing to me. Yesterday she sent me a photo of her with 2 friends, 18 yo and 19 yo slim babes and asked when I will be in Cebu? I asked if her 2 friends will be coming with her? She replied "if you like, they will come".
My way has worked for me. My way may not be your way, which is fine with me. Your way is of no concern to me.
Guys and girls take your lunch.
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06-22-19 02:22 #12669
Posts: 3230Originally Posted by SoapySmith [View Original Post]
Careful readers will note I said "anecdote" which can be anything, even a fable.
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06-22-19 01:51 #12668
Posts: 695Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]
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06-22-19 01:41 #12667
Posts: 2656Playing the fool for Filipina hookers.
Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]