MegfromCT
American looking for information about Ecuador
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Registration: 17 June 2016
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Moving arrangements by MegfromCT
Wondering if it is possible to order a large shipping container to be delivered to pack furniture and such to be shipped to Ecuador and delivered for unpacking similar to what the US Military does for overseas assignments?
Thank you for your input. It is nice to see other perspectives. There are alternatives which are not so demanding that you abandon self and soul simply for affordable living. I adapt well, but I also carry my family with me. To uproot self and ... Read More
shipping information by Okie dokie sue
Is it worth it to get a container for sending stuff like beds, furniture, etc?
I would not be planning to live out my life in Ecuador. I am thinking 15 years at most. Many other places do not charge duty to bring used goods into the country, but purchases yes. The idea of paying duty on personal used belongings does seem a ... Read More
shipping information by Okie dokie sue
Is it worth it to get a container for sending stuff like beds, furniture, etc?
I do believe my mother, grandparents and relatives would roll in their graves! Does anyone know the size of the storage container? I was going to ship in a shipping container the size in the freight docks. Read More
shipping information by Okie dokie sue
Is it worth it to get a container for sending stuff like beds, furniture, etc?
How on earth does a person retire and sell family heirlooms because of customs? I have inherited my furniture and it is priceless and more than two centuries old. I cannot imagine selling it to anyone. I will leave to relatives in a will but sell ... Read More
Moving arrangements by MegfromCT
Wondering if it is possible to order a large shipping container to be delivered to pack furniture and such to be shipped to Ecuador and delivered for unpacking similar to what the US Military does for overseas assignments?
It sounds like a horror show! Read More
Moving arrangements by MegfromCT
Wondering if it is possible to order a large shipping container to be delivered to pack furniture and such to be shipped to Ecuador and delivered for unpacking similar to what the US Military does for overseas assignments?
I have to say if I have to pay customs for my home to be moved that suddenly makes moving seem unattractive. People in the US often have to be relocated abroad and never go through customs for home to be relocated. My nephew and his wife are just ... Read More
Moving arrangements by MegfromCT
Wondering if it is possible to order a large shipping container to be delivered to pack furniture and such to be shipped to Ecuador and delivered for unpacking similar to what the US Military does for overseas assignments?
Seriously, if you are moving your home from the US to Ecuador you have to go through customs? Even if you own property in Ecuador? Why on earth would you have to pay customs for your furniture to be shipped? Read More
Moving arrangements
Wondering if it is possible to order a large shipping container to be delivered to pack furniture and such to be shipped to Ecuador and delivered for unpacking similar to what the US Military does for overseas assignments? Read More
New members of the Ecuador forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Ecuador forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello: I am MegfromCT. I am seriously investigating moving to Ecuador for refinement. As the US has become so expensive, I fear not being able to support myself through retirement. I live in CT today. I am a private independent secondary ... Read More
Catacocha not Cotacachi by MegfromCT
I am interested in moving to the South. I would like to be near Loja but not necessarily in the town. I am curious if anyone lives there or near and has traveled there....difficult to find information about it.
thank you so much...you are so very helpful Read More
Catacocha not Cotacachi by MegfromCT
I am interested in moving to the South. I would like to be near Loja but not necessarily in the town. I am curious if anyone lives there or near and has traveled there....difficult to find information about it.
I live in a suburb of NYC on the water now in CT. I love having the city close by but I like to see lots of green. I hate humidity and do not want to have to use AC. I have friend seriously interested in Machala, but I fear the sea scene and its ... Read More
Catacocha not Cotacachi by MegfromCT
I am interested in moving to the South. I would like to be near Loja but not necessarily in the town. I am curious if anyone lives there or near and has traveled there....difficult to find information about it.
Meg -Cuenca and Loja are not far apart. I am looking into what is called the Sacred Valley area....you might like Machala as is beach area. I want to be where no AC is necessary and humidity is low. I am looking at the Loja area. Read More
Catacocha not Cotacachi by MegfromCT
I am interested in moving to the South. I would like to be near Loja but not necessarily in the town. I am curious if anyone lives there or near and has traveled there....difficult to find information about it.
Thank you...that helps me lots! Read More
Catacocha not Cotacachi
I am interested in moving to the South. I would like to be near Loja but not necessarily in the town. I am curious if anyone lives there or near and has traveled there....difficult to find information about it. Read More