Deanya Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 Hello from two newbies: We are looking for things such as towel racks that go beyond the Rubbermaid offerings (e.g. white coated wire creations). Is there a good shop lakeside or do we need to go to Guadalajara? Also is there a safe place in Ajijic to ship Amazon purchases? We are in a small gated community and can envision stuff that cannot be delivered on the first attempt going missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcstroker Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 19 minutes ago, Deanya said: Hello from two newbies: Also is there a safe place in Ajijic to ship Amazon purchases? We are in a small gated community and can envision stuff that cannot be delivered on the first attempt going missing. I've been using iShop. Don't have to be worried that packages will vanish. Small fee for their handling, 30p for small package and 80p for large. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1mex Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 You might check the new hardware tool store just east of Ajijic Farmacia Guadalajara. They have a lot of stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 If you want choices of styles, sizes and finishes then shop Amazon or Amazon Mexico. I have purchases sent to iShop in San Antonio Tlayacapan but I do not have a mail box there. They charge between 30 to 50 pesos per box depending on the size and weight. You can track your purchases so you know when they arrived there and pick up at your convenience. If you put in the address below and choose it as your default address then whatever you are looking for on Amazon.com will state, below the item description, whether or not it ships to Mexico. When you check out, you will see the shipping costs and import duties if either is applicable to your purchase. Your Name c/o iShop Carr. Chapala-Jocotepec #144 San Antonio Tlayacapan, Jalisco 45900 Mexico Número de teléfono: Your Phone number (land or cell) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 I use both Amazon US and Amazon MX and get delivery right to my house by whoever they use. Ama MX is mostly Prime shipping and usually gets here 2-3 days early. Just got my Mezcal as we speak 2 days early. Why make things more complex and more expensive with third parties? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 Because delivery to the home is usually in the afternoon and I'm napping. Been there, done that. Someone knocked, the dogs barked and I just about levitated off the bed. Also, when there is only one person in the household, you are stuck in the house waiting. Absolutely worth it to me to have things delivered to a third party that is always there except Sunday. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_Max Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 in lower riberas, my amazon non prime deliveries are using prior to noon.... usually a day early...so may depend on where you live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyjillin Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Ferret said: Because delivery to the home is usually in the afternoon and I'm napping. Been there, done that. Someone knocked, the dogs barked and I just about levitated off the bed. Also, when there is only one person in the household, you are stuck in the house waiting. Absolutely worth it to me to have things delivered to a third party that is always there except Sunday. you can track your delivery- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 We have had Amazon.com deliveries to our home in a Fraccionamiento North of Chapala for 15 years. You can track it and know almost exactly when package will be delivered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_Max Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, happyjillin said: you can track your delivery- I find tracking a problem Their website doesn't update info that well and email seems more current. I am non prime and delivery info never includes tod. Using yahoo email gives me current delivery date except sometimes shows new info for past deliveries Not at all on par with us amazon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 4 hours ago, Deanya said: We are looking for things such as towel racks that go beyond the Rubbermaid offerings..... is there a good shop lakeside (1) Casa del Plomero ---- towards west AJijic but before you go down the hill towards Waffle Shop on mountain side large selection of plumbing accessories including bathroom stuff (2) Ferreteria across corner from iShop in San Antonio not as good as Casa del Plomero but if you don't see want you want they will order in (3) Mercado Libre 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dostortas Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 Like Natasha mentioned, Casa de Plomero has some good selection. Also there’s a pretty decent hardware store with some unique hard to find things in Mirasol, on the lakeside just were the road dips by Mirasol entrance. Indica tile store in Riberas on the mountain side also sells bathroom fixtures. Good luck to you. Happy shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad_Max Posted June 20, 2022 Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 forgot to mention - Amazon prices seem very very high - so recommend that you buy locally when you can........ here is one example - I love Larabars - $11 for 16 in US.... about 1000 pesos from Amazon mx............ i know this is food - but price increase seems to apply to lots of non food items with the same percentage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanya Posted June 20, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 Thank you all for your helpful tips! Tomorrow the adventure begins.... And yes, we hope to support local businesses to the maximum extent possible. ( But we do like Amazon as a shop of last resort and for Prime video 🙂.) Deanya 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelB Posted June 20, 2022 Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 Nobody mentioned my first place to shop, " Home Depot" Many to choose from. But if you do not like to navigate Lopez Mateo, Casa de Plomero is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibarra Posted June 20, 2022 Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 Just now, MichaelB said: Nobody mentioned my first place to shop, " Home Depot" Many to choose from. But if you do not like to navigate Lopez Mateo, Casa de Plomero is good. They have online shopping and they deliver. Homedepot.com.mx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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