Thanks for your concern, my friends. Yes, all Argentinean local production have dropped in price to the lowest level in decades, maintaining the quality. These are the only good news. 1.5 million tourists are now buying all sort of goods by the dozen, and this could be the first symptom of recovery. If the IMF does NOT approve a new, evil loan, perhaps we could stand on our ruines and start again, with a new government. And forget trips to Brazilian beaches or Miami malls, but who cares, when people need a job ? If this is accompanied by strict laws against thieves, we could possibly raise our heads, especially my head which is a little bulky as my friends say.

Regarding guitars, the really good opportunity is to TRAVEL, and then buy guitars, violins, drums, shirts and shoes, and underwear and jewerly, and salami and art pieces. If not, the fastest way to pay for a purchase is to send a Western Union transfer, which arrives in minutes. A check would be OK but the clearing may take two weeks.

Next week I'll ask for prices at the best musical instruments manufacturers. I am sure they have already found some way to export fast and safe, they will not miss this opportunity. For an approximate idea, a concert guitar must be between 150 and 300 dollars.(Better than Yamaha)

Un abrazo - Andrés (not viable! not globalizable !)