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[Oscar3]

Sounds a bit suspect to me, I'd use a legit website, and always pay on credit card, so at least it can be traced and pulled back if needs be.

Thanks Steve, yes I thought it was a little strange, but she seems to be honest and sincere in the conversation (maybe everyone that have been fraud, say´s the same).

I wrote back with your proposal.

[Steven Jones]

Sounds a bit suspect to me, I'd use a legit website, and always pay on credit card, so at least it can be traced and pulled back if needs be.

I tries to find leads and answers in this by thr searchengine, but it is to many reports to go thru, I put it here:

I have a concern about payment for apartment. The person that rent out the apartment I'm interested in want me to pay a part in advance, with Western union. It's okay but how do I proceed from here?

- Is her name enough?

- How can I secure this money? (that when I come, I don't have a contract for apartment and the person "the name" says "it was a payment because I liked her so much")

Does anyone have any experience? Or is it just to take a chance, work or not?

How do you usually do?

Thanks for your help.

[Oscar3]

I tries to find leads and answers in this by thr searchengine, but it is to many reports to go thru, I put it here:

I have a concern about payment for apartment. The person that rent out the apartment I'm interested in want me to pay a part in advance, with Western union. It's okay but how do I proceed from here?

- Is her name enough?

- How can I secure this money? (that when I come, I don't have a contract for apartment and the person "the name" says "it was a payment because I liked her so much")

Does anyone have any experience? Or is it just to take a chance, work or not?

How do you usually do?

Thanks for your help.

[Jsm1393]

They will quote you anywhere from S50 to S60 to go to Miraflores. You should pay S40 from the airport and S35 from Miraflores to the airport. My apartment doorman explained this is the standard rate and arranged my taxi for me when I went to the airport last week. It's S40 from the airport because the drivers pay a S5 airport fee. If you are going to Barranco, add about S5-7. The driver will try to convince you it's "very far" from Miraflores, but taking a cab on the street from Miraflores to Barranco usually cost me S5 and no more than S7.

[Jsm1393]

When I first arrived, I used the "GlobalNet" ATM at the airport and again in Miraflores. This ATM charges a S10 fee plus whatever your bank will charge for accessing a "non-network" ATM. They also limited my withdrawal to about S350. Later, I found out that the ATMs at the banks BCP and BIF (and maybe others) allow withdrawals of S700 and charge no fee for using their ATMs.

[Oscar3]

thanks dave! now it's only 9 threadstarters and around 9000 reports to read!

i don't want to be ungreatful but it's a hell of work if you can't sort out at least the pages that include the word you're searching for.

it's not so "sim"ple.

i have the answer for this question already, but it can be a useful tool later on.

if it's possible peel it down to a few pageses.

or i'm lost.

thanks

[Member #4351]

No one knows what a phone card is. They are called sim chips or sim cards. Try putting the word "sim" and then highlight the Peru forum. Its like magic.

[Oscar3]

thanks sly, dave

it was a good piece of work there sly, nice, thanks!

dave: i actually found that tool before but i didn't succeed to peel down the alternatives enough to get it down to a few pageses, i gave up and put my hope to the experts here. if i searched for "phonecard" and put it in "peru" i didn't get any hits, and if i searched for ""phone card" in "peru" i got this result:

http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...archid=6041678

i guess i need to look it up more, if you tells it is a workable tool.

[Member #4351]

Which as can be seen by the correctly written sentences, was as usual copied from the Cat´s Meow who posts on another forum. Up to date information here: http://www.internationalsexguide.inf...ead.php?t=3032 . By the way Wilmer, why don´t you try reading the forum before you ask questions. If you look up at the top of the page you will see a neat little "search" button. If you click it you can usually find what you are looking for.

[Sly One]

Hope it helps you majke your choice.

http://contenidos.claro.com.pe/conte...uipos/ed_Lima/

Sly.

Copied this from the claro website.

Hi!

Can anyone help me with the issue about mobilephones:

When I read the threads about this I find the advice to buy a phone with a card from an operator in Peru, that I understand but, why not just buy a card from an operator and use it in your phone?

-Is it because my european phone doesn't work in Peru?

-The hazard with bringing in expensive things? (better leave it home).

-Another reason?

And is electronic (cameras e. T. C.) things cheap to buy in Peru?

Thanks

[Sly One]

I strongly suggest you read ...

Slyone First Timers Guide to Lima..It may just save you money and time..??

http://www.InternationalSexGuide.inf...d.php?p=950160

Get a local cell phone.

I suggest you buy a local prepaid cell phone because it is handy to stay in contact with the outside world and it enhances your security. Chicas, and other people you meet, are more likely to dial a local number than an international one to reach you. A local pre-paid cell phone can cost as little as USD 30 and this includes USD 20 of free phone credits.

Hint: Look for current promotions and take advantage of them.

All you need is money and your passport to get the phone. I suggest the Claro office located in Av Larco:

Avenida Larco 878 on the corner of Avenida 28 de Julio.

Office hours:
Mon to Fri 10.00am to 7.00pm
Sat 10.00am to 2.00 pm

It takes about 1/2 hour to do the paper work and to get the phone and about 3 hours for the phone to be activated.

Hint: Some people think it is cheaper to just buy a SIM card and insert it into their own handset. Yes, this will cost USD 5 instead of USD 30 but you do not get any free credits. There is also a risk that your handset is locked which means it will only accept SIM cards issued by your service provider. Also, this is not an option for CDMA cell phones since CDMA handsets do not accept SIM cards (Many US service providers, such as Sprint and Verizon, utilize the CDMA standard rather than the SIM-based GSM standard).

Another consideration is that cell phone theft is common in Peru and you stand a reasonable chance of having your phone stolen during your trip. So be careful and do what is best for you. Cell phones and SIM cards will still function if and when you return to Peru.

Sly..
Oh yes..
I copied this from Sly Ones First Timers Guide to Lima..

[Oscar3]

Hi!

Can anyone help me with the issue about mobilephones:

When I read the threads about this I find the advice to buy a phone with a card from an operator in Peru, that I understand but, why not just buy a card from an operator and use it in your phone?

-Is it because my european phone doesn't work in Peru?

-The hazard with bringing in expensive things? (better leave it home).

-Another reason?

And is electronic (cameras e. T. C.) things cheap to buy in Peru?

Thanks

[Samu Ray]

In today's La Times,´print edition´, threre is an article that may be interesting to some of you...
'For some Chinese college students, sex is a business opportunity'

[Bunny Hunter]

What is Ley Seca? I will be in Lima the first weekend of October.

Listen, if you're going to Peru, you might want to try out a couple of things:

1. Start using Google Chrome as your browser. You can visit spanish-language websites and it will automatically translate them for you.

2. Also, use http://translate. Google.com and you can translate pretty much anything you type (or paste) into the textbox. For example, "ley seca" = "prohibition". Also, there's an entire Wikipedia article in Spanish about it if you want. In Google Chrome, just highlight the phrase you want to look up, right-click, and select "search". The results will pop up in another tab automatically.

You can also use Chrome to help with reading local forums, such as perutops.com if your spanish es no bueno.

Good luck on your trip!

[Lima Busy]

What is Ley Seca? I will be in Lima the first weekend of October.

DRY LAW= No Alcohol after midnight tonight!