Bitcoin -> Argentine pesos gets you 25% more than USD -> Pesos

[fimp]

http://thebluemarket.wordpress.com/2012/10/18/bitcoin-dollars-and-pot-banging-protests-in-argentina/

if you are an expat or just travelling through I encourage you to explore bitcoin as an alternative to finance your stay. Not only will you get a 25% higher exchange rate but you will also help locals protect their savings from being hollowed by inflation.

I believe the bitcoin adventure is just kicking off in Argentina.

[benjamindees]

I wonder if there are any Argentina tourism sites we could post this to.

[Spekulatius]

From how I understand the article, you get the same 25% above market rate with USD and BTC.

[fimp]

From how I understand the article, you get the same 25% above market rate with USD and BTC.

The difference is that with dollars you have to carry cash across the border - not so with bitcoins.

[Spekulatius]

From how I understand the article, you get the same 25% above market rate with USD and BTC.

The difference is that with dollars you have to carry cash across the border - not so with bitcoins.

OK, but there is no Xtra 25% on top of USD black market rates. SO the title is wrong then.

[brunozisterer]

So let's have the next Bitcoin conference in Buenos Aires 

[DublinBrian]

So let's have the next Bitcoin conference in Buenos Aires 

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[Spekulatius]

So let's have the next Bitcoin conference in Buenos Aires 

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[lightlord]

So let's have the next Bitcoin conference in Buenos Aires 

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[Spekulatius]

So let's have the next Bitcoin conference in Buenos Aires  

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OH, sry!

[cypherdoc]

From how I understand the article, you get the same 25% above market rate with USD and BTC.

The difference is that with dollars you have to carry cash across the border - not so with bitcoins.

OK, but there is no Xtra 25% on top of USD black market rates. SO the title is wrong then.

yep

[phelix]

one more argument: http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonmatonis/2012/09/04/argentina-begins-tracking-all-credit-cards/

[lightlord]

So let's have the next Bitcoin conference in Buenos Aires  

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OH, sry!

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[kwoody]

I will pay dearly, plus 25% for a super cheesy burrito. Must be genuinely from Argentina.

Oops, I mean +6.

[Narydu]

I´ll be glad to organize the next big conference locally. Over 100 atendees assured...
Food, fun and Tango included.
I have a tourism bachelor school.

Just hope we don´t have authorities jumping in ;-)...