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    Who's got an air fryer?

    We had an air fryer….but gave it to our neighbors when we got the one of the Nuwave Countertop ovens… the see through ones …5 stars on Amazon …with the “combination of conduction, convection and infrared heating technology “ …. It air-fries…bakes…grills ..steams..slow-cooks …(with liner )…does...
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    Boarding Pass

    Yes . Depends on the airline ….origin …destination etc….but most airlines have apps that you can use to check in ….and it will generate your boarding pass….with a QR code ….that you can use in lieu of a paper boarding pass. For example, Delta encourages online check in …especially using their...
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    Man pretended to be a doctor for more than 20 years

    Probably still the case these days . We get a lot of “out of this world “ AI generated resumes these days for jobs we advertise in DR ….This one time…. I suggest that we try to verify the qualifications with the institutions …and miesposa basically said “…yeah right…you go ahead” . Long story.
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    SSSSS on Boarding Pass???

    Happens to us …almost every time in PUJ and GRU ….the last time?…last week …I just 🙄🙄🙄🙄…assume the position….and let them do their dance ….as long as they don’t try to walk away with the kids ….or the passports….I’m good . Last business trip….at the initial security counter….young “security “...
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    Let's dance!!!

    😖…Took him a while to get up ….looks like he broke something…needs to call “ 🎶Cellino & Barnes …. Injury attorneys ..800🎶.888🎶8888🎶” ….now that jingle living rent-free in my head. 😩
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    Window Tint

    Yes ! Try Plaza Alondra, next to the Gold Gym, on Av. Barceló, there is an Auto Adorno shop there ….had ours done there few years back ….girl there speaks English…. Brought our tint sheets from the US …paid only for the labor…and watched them install it …. to our satisfaction….still going...
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    Help please - need an accountant or reasonably priced lawyer to set up new company

    🤔..I don't think that we have ever recommended anyone in DR, especially when it comes to business services……mainly due to the low business ethical standards in DR ….and…you never know what type of "pay me now, see you later" BS you will get from the same firm you just recommended. Plus, when I...
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    Help please - need an accountant or reasonably priced lawyer to set up new company

    Plenty to chose from on IG . Most have fixed prices …upfront….with a list of what is/ is not included. There’s a thread here somewhere about DIY company formation in DR ….tried it …lost money …ONAPI kept our fees🤬 ….wouldn’t recommend it… long story 😖 The last one we did was with an Accountant...
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    People Illegally Staying in my House

    There it is ! First the caveat….Different strokes for different folks …what worked for us may not work for everyone…etc ..etc…etc…but having local connections in DR for these types of situations may not be a bad idea ….hard to find ….I know ….but worth the effort if and when you find a good...
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    How much it cost to build a house in DR.

    👏This is DR1 at its best, ……an actual , informative and interesting post about the DR from a Dominican perspective, as opposed to a foreigner's perspective. Muchas gracias and top marks for this post.
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    I havent been on this site in a while, but I moved here and now Im starting a business. I would like your opinions before I open up.

    I agree with all that has been said already about the ills and woes of doing business in RD ….been through most of those PIA….and still standing…..so best of luck with that part … DR1…or DR as a whole ..IMO are not places to ask for opinions or “inputs” about your business if you want to...
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    Spinach

    Prodcut called “Veggie Wash “ from Amazon….works for us. ….also test driving “Fruit and Vegetable Washing Machine” when it arrives next week.😬😬 Papi loves gadgets 🤷
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    Financial wiz-kid arrested for fraud

    They use free AI these days ….got 27 resumes for a job we advertised …English speaking role …11 had fantastic very well written resumes and were invited to interview …most couldn’t speak a word of English ….😩😩…9 admitted that they used AI for their resume😬…when asked to explain what they had...
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    Construction workers living on residential building site

    Not sure who you call …officially….or even if it will be worth your time trying to get “enforcement “. Last time we had a similar issue …on a finca …with the usual……people moving into your land …in your absence ..and just living and farming there …rent and care free…with all of the above ills...
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    Imigration and Depotation: What does the government really want?

    Why ? …so many reasons …but mainly…. it was their modus operandi …and they had to . Long story…. discussed already.
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    Sale of a Solar

    That part! Its usually best ( and cheaper) for both parties to have USD bank accounts especially for transactions over $5K IME.
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    Can you use sterling (UK) in the DR?

    You can go from Sterling GBP to Pesos in Punta Cana….( Euros to Pesos too) …but the exchange rates …😬😬😬😬
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    Authorising treatment using an app

    MAPFRE SALUD has …(or had ) a similar app …We used it until we found ( in our case) that the doctor was ordering truckloads of tests we didn’t need ….but that’s another story ….plus …we weren’t comfortable with the data privacy part …i.e….the fact that the app kept personal info , history of...
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    TV Won’t Turn On.

    There it is !. This happened to us twice until we caught on . If “the red light is glowing “ there’s still hope…and no need to buy a new TV….unless you want to. The last time this happened to us…..we were able to find a trustworthy TV repair man in Higuey….he said no need to buy a power supply...