A new online store is making it possible for persons living abroad to send appliances, food items and even flowers to persons they care for in the DR. This is coming in especially handle with St. Valentine’s Day coming up. The online store, lacentralexpress.com will be promoted regularly on dr1.com to daily news subscribers and web site readers. The idea for the online delivery store came about when New York City accountant Robert Vargas helped his parents retire to the DR. While they were looking forward to the home coming after many years in the US, they weren’t prepared for the customs ordeal. Turning a negative into a positive, Vargas, who works at Schifflin & Sommerset firm in New York, saw a business opportunity in helping others have an easier home coming. He also sought to fill the need of persons abroad who would like to give a TV, a stereo, washing machine or even a refrigerator to their relatives in the DR, without having to send money or personally bring down the item. Those purchasing from lacentralexpress.com pay Santo Domingo competitive prices and have the advantage that the delivery is included in the price. The company promises delivery in 48 hours after the order is placed. The company also offers home delivery of popular supermarket items. So far, the company is working with Distribuidora Corripio, which features the Samsung, Phillips, Frigidaire, Jenn Air, Windmere brands, and many more as well as with other local companies. For more information, see the company’s website at www.lacentralexpress.com
