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jillford64 · Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 397 Location: Sin City

The Soriana in Morelia regularly stocks Dr. Pepper, so maybe they do in other cities as well. Once in a while Mega would have it.

MELEE · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:47 pm Post subject:

Costco Costco Costco. God's gift to gringos in Mexico. Wink

Costco in Morelia used to regularly stock cans of Dr. Pepper, unfortunately I was breastfeeding and not drinking soda...

deeb · Joined: 27 Jan 2008 Posts: 36 Location: Guadalajara

You can find 100% maple syrup in Guadalajara in a store called Aladin in the Providencia.

sarliz · Joined: 22 Feb 2006 Posts: 198 Location: Jalisco

Thanks, all. Now I know that I won't have to use all of my alloted luggage weight in jugs of Trader Joe's maple syrup, and can bring more books.

brianrex · Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 11 Location: Vancouver BC

Okay, now that I know not to smuggle cheese, that there is a supply of maple syrup and I can safely bring documents in to the country, has anybody tried to ship stuff lately to Mexico from Vancouver? I have been told that it is a pain in the ass to fly with batteries in either checked or in carry on luggage. Specifically nickle metal hydride batteries used for electric bikes. I am going to bring two battery packs with me and my bike and I'm contemplating busing down there to avoid the hasseles of flying. By bussing, I could also take more weight as the batteries weigh quite a bit. Kind of like books do.

Guy Courchesne · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Posts: 9650 Location: Mexico City

Not 100% sure, but I think the limitations on how and if batteries can be flown in are a US or Canada issue. I briefly saw something about laptop batteries needing to be loaded in the laptop for transport, instead of extras packed elsewhere.

The batteries you mention might be subject to heavy duties if you have them shipped, as many tech items are to Mexico. Best is to fly them in yourself, but if you can't, be prepared for the phone call from Aduana or Fedex informing you that you owe some tax when it gets here to Mexico.