Bobshere wrote:
Good afternoon,
I've used the search feature to attempt to find the answer to my question without results. I would like to send a small monetary Christmas gift to one of the Tica's I met on my last trip. Is it correct that there is no Western Union service in San Jose? If one would be inclined to send such a gift how would you send it?
Thanks
Bobshere
Bobshere:
My apologies for the ramblings of my well intended friends. I do not know your situation but am happy to give you the benefit of the doubt. Primarily due to the fact you are probably the one initiating the giftgiving. If it had been a run of the mill request for money by an experienced lady she would have definitely included detailed instructions on how to get the money to her. It is the Christmas season and giving is what it's all about. There is Western Union service in Costa Rica. Another available way is to wire money to one of the many Wal-Mart locations in San Jose now. If your friend has a bank account a simple bank transfer could be arranged between your bank and hers.
Now if this was a request for money and you were disguising it as mere Christmas generosity in order to find a way to send the money shame on you. If that is the case referrer to everything that was said above and do not send money. This may sound holier than thou but as Orange said we could get rich on a simple 2% commission with a Western Union franchise. There is that much money moving south.
Lee
Lee