tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post9079869677114683131..comments2023-12-16T05:27:05.041-06:00Comments on mexpatriate — in the key of steve: cheap chipsSteve Cottonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468378507171761868noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-19772969913723416852012-01-08T17:57:30.063-06:002012-01-08T17:57:30.063-06:00I suspect repairmen in London and Salem are accust...I suspect repairmen in London and Salem are accustomed to lifestyles a bit more elaborate than my Mexican neighbors' expectations.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-38817556629503271662012-01-08T09:38:43.110-06:002012-01-08T09:38:43.110-06:00I know exactly what you mean. I knew things would ...I know exactly what you mean. I knew things would be more expensive in the UK when I returned, but I do find myself staring at bills and wondering how the hell some of these prices are justified. I look forward to getting back to DF and paying a tenth of the price and having someone else do my laundry...Gary Dennesshttp://garydenness.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-34452457939453670252012-01-07T23:52:38.260-06:002012-01-07T23:52:38.260-06:00The weakest link in my Mexican electronic chain is...The weakest link in my Mexican electronic chain is my computer. But it is much better now that I have moved away from the beach.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-70982132003585973122012-01-07T23:51:41.387-06:002012-01-07T23:51:41.387-06:00Wait until you see Sunday's post.Wait until you see Sunday's post.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-72471139541024301882012-01-07T22:56:20.490-06:002012-01-07T22:56:20.490-06:00In hot, humid climates it's best to not buy el...In hot, humid climates it's best to not buy electronic type appliances, if you decide to go that route in Mexico. I have a simple dial type washing machines. And microwave, too. I don't microwave the clothes, though. The sun does a good job in Honduras. Laurie Mathernehttp://honduras-gumbo.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-56490618942727594442012-01-07T21:40:57.205-06:002012-01-07T21:40:57.205-06:00I am sure you could buy a very high tech washing m...I am sure you could buy a very high tech washing machine herein Mexico for the price of your repair job there - ouch!Blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-10993848519783792332012-01-07T19:13:53.409-06:002012-01-07T19:13:53.409-06:00But not in my neck of the woods.But not in my neck of the woods.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-21219840660663103562012-01-07T18:46:37.073-06:002012-01-07T18:46:37.073-06:00This is a harbinger of what you can expect from th...This is a harbinger of what you can expect from the Oregon house and its contents. Sell it now. And BTW, $25,000 MXN and higher washers and dryers can be had at Liverpool and Sears in any major Mexican city. And, yes, people do buy them.jennifer j rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-79644196501575017082012-01-07T13:05:37.729-06:002012-01-07T13:05:37.729-06:00The price of laundry sets has passed me by.The price of laundry sets has passed me by.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-76554523832661858472012-01-07T11:11:36.389-06:002012-01-07T11:11:36.389-06:00You got too Mexicanized with the labor rates. For ...You got too Mexicanized with the labor rates. For that price you miqht have been able to pick up a set on craigslist, since you are NOB, have to agree with Sr, Cuevas on getting bare bones non electronic controlled anything whether you are north or south of the border.<br />1500 bucks for a pair? Must be those new color front loaders that you see on TV...<br />And thank you from all of us.....for washing your clothes.Tanchonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-42848202834042433712012-01-07T09:59:53.508-06:002012-01-07T09:59:53.508-06:00That is probably one reason I do not see the $1500...That is probably one reason I do not see the $1500 dryers I encountered in American stores this past week. The Mexican variety seem to be a bit more basic.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-15377583559727075282012-01-07T08:54:18.417-06:002012-01-07T08:54:18.417-06:00When considering home appliances, I try to avoid d...When considering home appliances, I try to avoid digital anything. (Especially in México, where voltages vary.)<br /><br />We have a small but effective washer in our garage, and to dry, we rely on Sr. Sol.<br /><br />Saludos,Don Cuevas Don Cuevashttp://profiles.google.com/warshauer.michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-17137863181350185992012-01-07T08:33:10.110-06:002012-01-07T08:33:10.110-06:00I thought about getting a new washer and dryer, bu...I thought about getting a new washer and dryer, but I do not need to buy a new set when I would like to be rid of the house.Steve Cottonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2289482511228853984.post-84666542795480059642012-01-07T06:00:54.159-06:002012-01-07T06:00:54.159-06:00I had a washer get back fed by a tree falling on t...I had a washer get back fed by a tree falling on the wires down the road a few years ago, it fried the motherboard on the washer. I looked up the price of a new motherboard online and put the machine out by the road for the scrapers. The new board was better than half the money for a new machine that had never been zapped, something like 280 dollars. Kwallelnonoreply@blogger.com