The elimination of the stocks to the dollar not only has an impact on financial markets, but also opens a New opportunity for those who want to buy products abroad through Platforms like Amazonusing Courier services.
The key is that now people can freely access the official dollar, which lies at a lower value than the MEP (which was the cheapest on the market) before the opening of the stocks.
Before Survey of exchange restrictions, who made purchases abroad with credit card They had to pay the summary in dollars, buying through the MEP, to pay a lower value. However, with the new regulations, it is now possible to acquire dollars directly in the Homebanking to the official retail exchange rate, without limitations.
And, currently, it is cheaper: on April 11, when the government announced the end of the stocks, The MEP dollar quoted around $ 1,333. Currently, the retail dollar is around $ 1,120. This difference represents considerable savings for those who plan to pay their consumption in dollars.
How much does a Motorola cell phone on Amazon go after the end of the stocks
For example, if a cell phone is acquired through Amazon and pay directly in dollars, the cost will be significantly lower than that of previous weeks.
To save, it is important to follow a series of steps when paying the card: after the summary closes, it is necessary to enter the homebanking and perform a “Stop Debit”, buy the necessary dollars and pay off the balance in foreign currency before the expiration. If this period is not respected, the bank will pesify consumption by applying the value of the cardboard, which is currently around $ 1,450.
Thus, paying in dollars, you can take advantage of the price drop and access much more convenient prices in exterior products. Amazonmeanwhile, maintains the option of EFree children towards Argentina in some productswhich makes the purchase of technology as cell phones even more attractive.
Next, a series of savings examples that can be obtained when buying a Motorola cell phone on Amazon, compared to its price in the Argentine market.
Motorola Moto G84 5G (256GB)
- Amazon price: U $ S225
- Shipping cost: US $ 32.95
- Estimated taxes: U $ S51
- Total: U $309. That is to say $ 346,080 to the official dollar.
In Argentina, in the official Motorola store, the same Model Cuesta $ 599,999. Hence, In case of buying it on Amazon, you can save about $ 250,000.
Motorola Moto G85 (256GB)
- Price on Amazon: U $ S249.50
- Shipping cost: U $ S22.70
- Estimated taxes: U $ S57
- Total: U $ 329. Some $ 368,480 to the official dollar.
In Argentina, in the official Motorola store the same model comes out $ 599,999. That is, If you buy at Amazon, you save about $ 230,000
Motorola Edge 50 (256gb)
- Price at Amazon: US $ 399,999
- Free shipping
- Estimated taxes: U $ S88
- Total: U $ S488, that is some $ 546,560 to the official dollar
In the official Motorola store in Argentina comes out $ 899,999. So, if you buy at Amazon, It is possible to save about $ 350,000. In this case, savings is greater because shipping is free.
The changes after the elimination of the stocks to the dollar
It should be noted that, with the new regulations, there are no impediments linked to access to gear market For the Foreign currency purchase by human people, regardless of their employment situation or the perception of subsidies. This opening allows anyone to acquire dollars for savings, although said purchase does not generate the same benefit as using dollars for the payment of card consumption.
Card consumption abroad include both operations carried out during trips and Purchases of goods and services hired to international suppliers, such as streaming platforms, digital subscriptions, applications, professional services and purchases at e-commerce sites from abroad. All these consumptions continue to be reached by the 30%tax, in case the payment in pesos is chosen.
Surcharge maintenance for payments in foreign currency It is part of the current fiscal policy, aimed at maintaining a tax burden on certain consumption in foreign currency. Although the new exchange scheme introduced modifications in other market areas, the treatment of credit card payments in dollars was not included in these changes.
Therefore, those who plan to carry out expenses outside the country or carry out online purchases in foreign currency They must consider the implications of the chosen payment method. Having dollars available in an account allows you to reduce the economic impact of tax surcharges and access a more favorable exchange rate.
With this scenario, it is more convenient Buy products abroad. For example, if an Motorola cell phone is acquired on Amazon, savings can reach the $ 350,000. To do so, it is key to pay the card summary with the dollars.
