Real Estate / Poland Real Estate 2013 -drops in offer prices, lack of liquidity indicate market crashing [39]

Honestly I also was thinking its not a crash,just last week I offered 1 mil that was in market for 1.2 mil and I got counter offer for 1,020000 from the seller, second one was in market for 2.1 mil and I offered 1.7 and the seller offered for 1.8, and now I'm confused.the sellers are dropping 100/300k pln in just one counter offer, making me think it probably is a crash not a decline.and if this continues Poland will be great plaice to invest and make over 10% ROI.another factor I noticed is those properties that are dropping there prices so hard had not exchanged ownerships for a decade or more.

USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

Poland has so many career Brit English teachers and none in the USA:)

Life / Changing groszy coins into real money in Poland [16]

I also collect change in 2 piggy banks for 11 years andb 2 years back I cashed my 2&5 zloty for over 22 k pln and little change for over 1200 pln.i put them in suitcase in 2 diff canvas bags and Citibank behind swietosiska has the machine to count change.i left it with them and gave them my acct number and they credited the money to my account in couple of hrs.you can trust them as usually three are 3 people all the time with your money till its counted.they also gave me some odd coins like euros and other currencies I had mixed among them.so call Citibank handlowy and they can help u for sure.

Life / Changing groszy coins into real money in Poland [16]

Yes in Warsaw Citibank handlowy,call them first and ask them also before u go 800 22 46 53 or 22 692 2484.they sent me to the branch behind swietosiska,where they took my change and gave credit to my account for the same amount

Lol maybe because I am not of polish origin that's why I could answer you:)

Real Estate / Poland's apartment prices continue to fall [1844]

Warszawski agreed 100%,even though the advertising prices haven't changed but actual selling prices have.i am saying that with first hand experience.sellers who are rigid about the prices are simply not selling,I know 3/4 properties personally which are in the market for over and year( for example there is a property in nowe bemowo rented by fresh point,being still advertised for 1.230mil the owner will accept 9.5 ,still not worth it,another is in sadiba rented to Polska poczta asking 2.2 owner will take 1.65, still all advertised for orignal prices) these are good rental yields of about 10% and over but there rental agreements are not good and property if vacated is worth 1/2 the price..but again they might find some stupid English teacher who thinking 10% yield is good and buy it without doing his home work.i am now in process of buying one at almost 50% less advertised price with my conditions,and this one is not even advertised at all by the realtors.

Law / Looking for investment ideas/options in Poland 150k-200k CND [6]

Since you haven't been to Poland almost a decade you will not know the current business climate in Poland as it has changed and changing drastically.then again depends how much work would you like to do with that type of investment and how much return would you want for it.the investment return can vary from 1% to 40% depending on the type of input.

Law / Looking for investment ideas/options in Poland 150k-200k CND [6]

And you think with 550 to 625 k PLN he can import,store,market and distribute that product?

Law / Looking for investment ideas/options in Poland 150k-200k CND [6]

Delphi lets do some factual math..... Cost of renting a warehouse minimum 12 k plus vat a month plus utilities,securities insurance etc will be around minimum 50 k pln,cost of product at least 50 k,cost of staff maybe 20 k plus taxes,then transporting costs,poor guys will have to survive atleast a year to even start seing some cash flow?you think he can?lol and like u mentioned that product( jack 3d) is banned during the process?

But it sure is a good idea for a prospective financial suicide:)

USA, Canada / Are prices for Laptops, Cell Phones or Tablets in Poland cheaper than in the US? [18]

Oh and don't forget to ask your US cell fone carrier to open sim lock by telling them that you might be using it in Europe and they will open your sim lock free or you might have to pay to open it here

USA, Canada / Is there anyone in the US who has a Maluch that is legal to be driven? [13]

Bit late to respond ,where do you get it fixed ? My mechanic is coming back to Poland so I need a mechanic in New Jersey?ill be there next week or maybe use AAA to tow it to virginia or rent a uhaul if you have a good mechanic ther?

Life / Is 10500 monthly is enough for a family to live in Warsaw Poland [136]

Yeah a decent flat at babka towers with garage will run u around 2800 pln furnished plus gas,car insurance or A monthly metro pass dining out 5 days a week you will be alright,lol and a occasional date.you all set man get that job.

In other EU countries that will not be enough by what polish standards offer.

Feedback / Sold my laptop but the buyer cannot have access to Polish Forums from it [8]

Umm so does that mean ban comes with the computer........imagine if it gets sold on eBay:)))))

Feedback / Sold my laptop but the buyer cannot have access to Polish Forums from it [8]

Thus by polishforum rules only one person is entitled to use one computer or every computer he logs on from?oh and trust me me laptops,notebooks,desktops,tablets are also banned ....ad it's a first hand experience

And about giving money back it's not like some people here order from amazon to save custom duty:)) and can be refunded,I ain't giving him chest he can have his probs sorted with PF. Directly for I care,he ain't getting a penny outta me

Feedback / Sold my laptop but the buyer cannot have access to Polish Forums from it [8]

Oh Vincent if u didn't know this secret weapon has been in use for last year and a half almost:)

Ummm post vanishes:)

Life / No Toya box in my building in Lodz, so how can I get Internet? [11]

You can get some live streaming tv channels on Internet like. AAJ TAK

Work / Moving to Krakow, what can I afford for $2k per month apartment plus utilities? [14]

You will be surprised,plenty making that money in rents alone

Love / Polish Man being with English Woman - he insists on paying for EVERYTHING [36]

Until it's a business meeting I usually put out my share with 10% all tip

Life / New To Warsaw. Where can i buy household items, bedding etc? [25]

Without knowledge of Polands life style and geography I would suggest you go to carrefour in galeria mokotovwhere they sell it all and cheap brands.used pots and pans,silverware they also have some cheap quality stuff to last you ,and wont hurt you to leave them behind aswell.bazaars if any around there by pualska might cost you same or very close as well.

Love / English girl. Do Polish men afraid to show their feelings or they are just not comfortable in UK? [84]

Tell him to get his testotrone level checked.

Life / Getting a second hand car and driving licence in Wroclaw [4]


Buddy hire a mechanic full time also for that kind of car:)

Life / Golden Wedding in Poland, the protocol for giving gift for a wedding? [58]

If I had to id pay 1200 pln and not in dollors as the amount certainly looks bigger and impressive.

Law / Do I need a Notary to witness my signature on a witness statement? [6]

if you are a greencard holder or citizen american embassy will do it free or you can check with them they might just do it free,or english speaking notariouz i use is joanna zarska 022 826 6370

Travel / Quickest and easiest way of travelling from Miedzyrzec Podlaski to Krakow? [9]

cheapest and best way is to take those mini autobus usually they go every hour either from siedelce or bialwa podlaska.and they are very cheap.

Law / Do I need a Notary to witness my signature on a witness statement? [6]

notary just verifies the signature,meaning notary public in usa just verifies that the person signing is the real person mentioned there,any bank in usa will do it free or one can pay 1or2 bucks from a mooneymaker

Life / Moving to Krakow (and other questions) [23]

I dont know about UK but in states the property returns are like 4 to 6% depending on how strong the tenant is as for Poland one can still find 10% return on properties but strong and stable tenant yields are maximum 7.5% which I think is way better.

Law / Marriage without birth certificate; British citizen born in India with Polish fiancee [4]

who said there is no birth certificare in india?

Life / What do people in Poland like to buy? Can bring things from USA. Making money in Poland. [7]

Tatoo thingy is a lately very trendy,you might make money opening a tatoo studio on the side(i dont know the laws regarding the same).regarding bringing things from the usa is very little money not worth the hastle.

Life / Is 10500 monthly is enough for a family to live in Warsaw Poland [136]

atleast 15k pln a month gross with 4 dependents and yourself

UK, Ireland / Do people in Poland live "better" than here in the UK? [150]


I disagree,Polish rye breads great with cold cuts,I usually take couple back to states along with a pack of cubans and usually the customs let me slide if they find it.