db1874
25 Nov 2011
Food / Polish bacon doesn't fry up? [70]
you can buy it [irishshop.pl/go/_info/?id=293] (Warsaw area)
if it's possible to buy back bacon in Poland?
you can buy it [irishshop.pl/go/_info/?id=293] (Warsaw area)
db1874
3 Oct 2011
Love / What strange/unnerving/funny things do your Polish wives do? [153]
was it just me or do other Polish girls/wives demand to know exactly how many females you'd slept with before meeting her? And then go ballistic if the answer was too high.....
was it just me or do other Polish girls/wives demand to know exactly how many females you'd slept with before meeting her? And then go ballistic if the answer was too high.....
db1874
29 Jul 2011
News / Polish final report on Smoleńsk aircrash [853]
if they know that she didn't check everyone had their belt fastened then fair enough, but perhaps she did check and then some of the passengers unfastened them afterwards as is common here.
Why unfair? She reported sth that wasn`t true. It is against the rules, isn`t it?
if they know that she didn't check everyone had their belt fastened then fair enough, but perhaps she did check and then some of the passengers unfastened them afterwards as is common here.
db1874
29 Jul 2011
News / Polish final report on Smoleńsk aircrash [853]
the flight attendants even get a ticking off, hardly fair, if passengers don't fasten the seatbelt it's their own fault.
"104) The purser reported the cabin prepared for landing although she had failed to check whether the passengers fastened their seat belts for landing (many victims did not have their seat belts fastened)."
the flight attendants even get a ticking off, hardly fair, if passengers don't fasten the seatbelt it's their own fault.
"104) The purser reported the cabin prepared for landing although she had failed to check whether the passengers fastened their seat belts for landing (many victims did not have their seat belts fastened)."
db1874
18 May 2011
Travel / Why so many Indian Restaurants in Poland? Which one is the best? [42]
I'm a regular at Anna Purna on Twarda/Zelazna, seems to be getting better and better.
I'm a regular at Anna Purna on Twarda/Zelazna, seems to be getting better and better.
db1874
18 Apr 2011
Travel / Why most taxis in Warsaw cheat foreigners to get more money? [38]
It's the same the world over in my experience, if the taxi driver senses that you're new in town and you don't speak the language then you're more likely to be ripped off. It happened to me a few times in my early days in Warsaw but rarely now.
Is there any control so people don't get ripped off all the time?
It's the same the world over in my experience, if the taxi driver senses that you're new in town and you don't speak the language then you're more likely to be ripped off. It happened to me a few times in my early days in Warsaw but rarely now.
db1874
7 Apr 2011
Life / Getting pretty tired of the postal service here in Poland [58]
If people could start naming which is their local Warsaw post office maybe we can start to get a picture of the reliable/unreliable ones. Mine is on ul. Pereca 13/19 and so far (9 years) I've had very few problems, the staff even smile sometimes.
Any idea why they might not be delivering?
Of course the parcel was not delivered here on that date
If people could start naming which is their local Warsaw post office maybe we can start to get a picture of the reliable/unreliable ones. Mine is on ul. Pereca 13/19 and so far (9 years) I've had very few problems, the staff even smile sometimes.
db1874
2 Feb 2010
Study / "MAGISTER" OR "MASTERS DEGREE" - ARE THEY THE SAME? [75]
You're wrong there Harry, here's a good explanation of the 4 year degree system in Scotland:
independent.co.uk/student/into-university/clearing/the-beauty-of-scotland-is-the-fouryear-degree-606867.html
"An undergraduate honours degree in Scotland takes four years and offers much greater breadth and flexibility than most degree courses in England. Students typically join a faculty and in the first year are encouraged to take a variety of courses within their area of study. It is not until the second or third year that they are expected to specialise in the subject in which they wish to graduate"
That first link is for a Scottish uni and Scottish unis are well known for accepting a qualification which is below the level of A levels: that is why their courses take four years.
You're wrong there Harry, here's a good explanation of the 4 year degree system in Scotland:
independent.co.uk/student/into-university/clearing/the-beauty-of-scotland-is-the-fouryear-degree-606867.html
"An undergraduate honours degree in Scotland takes four years and offers much greater breadth and flexibility than most degree courses in England. Students typically join a faculty and in the first year are encouraged to take a variety of courses within their area of study. It is not until the second or third year that they are expected to specialise in the subject in which they wish to graduate"
db1874
11 Dec 2009
Life / Gyms in Warsaw [44]
purepoland.com/node/36
says 230zl , am sure you could negotiate it to 200zl. They give free tours for potential members so go in the evening to see how busy it it.
Anyone know what the monthly fee at the Zloty Tarase gym (Pure) is
purepoland.com/node/36
says 230zl , am sure you could negotiate it to 200zl. They give free tours for potential members so go in the evening to see how busy it it.
db1874
12 Aug 2009
db1874
23 Apr 2009
Life / Popular and Practical Cars in Poland [49]
I imported an SUV from the US east coast, I would get in touch with an agent who can advise you on the exact costs for your scenario and how much they will charge you to arrange it all on top of the costs.
Other things to consider, my container cost was cheaper because the agent shipped mine and another car in the same container.
Transfer from Polish port to Lublin - this is a matter of insurance, you can drive it from the Polish port yourself as long as it is insured, i couldn't get insurance until it was registered so had to use a transporter to get it to Warsaw.
EU conformity - buy a mercedes that has rear fog lamps and that will save you a bit of trouble as it's required in the EU. The cost of the changes will basically be how much it costs to change the front two lamps.
I imported an SUV from the US east coast, I would get in touch with an agent who can advise you on the exact costs for your scenario and how much they will charge you to arrange it all on top of the costs.
Other things to consider, my container cost was cheaper because the agent shipped mine and another car in the same container.
Transfer from Polish port to Lublin - this is a matter of insurance, you can drive it from the Polish port yourself as long as it is insured, i couldn't get insurance until it was registered so had to use a transporter to get it to Warsaw.
EU conformity - buy a mercedes that has rear fog lamps and that will save you a bit of trouble as it's required in the EU. The cost of the changes will basically be how much it costs to change the front two lamps.
db1874
23 Apr 2009
Life / Popular and Practical Cars in Poland [49]
Here are some costs for you from when I did it in 2008:
transport to US port $500.00
container $1,500.00
polish customs fee 1,400.00 zł
transport to Warsaw 1,500.00 zł
inspection 300.00 zł
registration 750.00 zł
EU conformity changes ( lights etc and depends on the type of car) 2,000.00 zł
Commision to dealer who arranged it all $2,500.00 ( this included sourcing the vehicle for me)
On top of this you have your Polish import duty and taxes which is dependent on the model, age and engine size of the car.
Here are some costs for you from when I did it in 2008:
transport to US port $500.00
container $1,500.00
polish customs fee 1,400.00 zł
transport to Warsaw 1,500.00 zł
inspection 300.00 zł
registration 750.00 zł
EU conformity changes ( lights etc and depends on the type of car) 2,000.00 zł
Commision to dealer who arranged it all $2,500.00 ( this included sourcing the vehicle for me)
On top of this you have your Polish import duty and taxes which is dependent on the model, age and engine size of the car.
db1874
16 Feb 2009
Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]
From what I hear mBank is the best account, low charges, easy to open an account and it's in English.
I've had accounts with BPH & Citibank and I'd recommend neither of them anymore.
From what I hear mBank is the best account, low charges, easy to open an account and it's in English.
I've had accounts with BPH & Citibank and I'd recommend neither of them anymore.
db1874
20 Feb 2008
Law / Shipping a car from USA to Poland [86]
yes approximately for your shipping, unloading, transport to destination, car inspection, registration, VAT, C£O and AKCYZA. If you actually have owned the vehicle for at least 6 months in the US in your name then it's a different matter though and the taxes are less.
yes approximately for your shipping, unloading, transport to destination, car inspection, registration, VAT, C£O and AKCYZA. If you actually have owned the vehicle for at least 6 months in the US in your name then it's a different matter though and the taxes are less.
db1874
19 Feb 2008
Law / Shipping a car from USA to Poland [86]
Add on about 50% to your car value to get a ball park figure for the cost of doing it. I've been through it all recently, PM or email me and I can put you in touch with the agent I used to handle it.
Does anyone know the cost and procedure of registering a car, brought from the US, into Poland?
Add on about 50% to your car value to get a ball park figure for the cost of doing it. I've been through it all recently, PM or email me and I can put you in touch with the agent I used to handle it.
db1874
27 Dec 2007
Life / GPS Satellite Navigation systems for driving in Poland [22]
Am thinking of buying one for my car, can anyone recommend a model that has detailed Polish maps and is in English?
Am thinking of buying one for my car, can anyone recommend a model that has detailed Polish maps and is in English?
db1874
6 Dec 2007
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
a little touchy there Puzzler, 'the truth hurts' as they say
You know, pal, you are the one here who appear to be dishonest and a liar.
a little touchy there Puzzler, 'the truth hurts' as they say
db1874
6 Dec 2007
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
Yes I lost a lot of money in a business deal, I never imagined the lengths someone would go to con you and yet tell you to your face they had done nothing wrong.
I know of one unfortunate expat who's Polish business partner gave him a large pile of papers that he had to sign, as he didn't speak Polish he didn't notice that one of the papers slipped in was to relinquish his half of the business for nothing. He signed it not realising and when he came to work the next day he was barred from the building.
Warsaw
Some of the other threads suggest that it happens with business deals.
Yes I lost a lot of money in a business deal, I never imagined the lengths someone would go to con you and yet tell you to your face they had done nothing wrong.
I know of one unfortunate expat who's Polish business partner gave him a large pile of papers that he had to sign, as he didn't speak Polish he didn't notice that one of the papers slipped in was to relinquish his half of the business for nothing. He signed it not realising and when he came to work the next day he was barred from the building.
i hope you won't mind my asking where you stayed
Warsaw
db1874
6 Dec 2007
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
For sure it's not just a Polish trait, but having lived and worked elsewhere and then moved to Poland I've found the level of dishonesty and lying here quite phenomenal, mainly when you have to deal with a stranger.
i don't know about that one being only specific to poles.
For sure it's not just a Polish trait, but having lived and worked elsewhere and then moved to Poland I've found the level of dishonesty and lying here quite phenomenal, mainly when you have to deal with a stranger.
db1874
6 Dec 2007
Life / Poles - the Nation of Liars? [478]
Having lived here for 5 years i have to agree with Wroclaw Boy, seems to me that in Poland it is seen as a weakness to admit you were wrong or say sorry and so people just lie to cover up.
Sorry folks but the Poles are a Nation of liars
Having lived here for 5 years i have to agree with Wroclaw Boy, seems to me that in Poland it is seen as a weakness to admit you were wrong or say sorry and so people just lie to cover up.
db1874
9 Nov 2007
Law / Import a car from US to Poland [23]
I don't know sorry, I would get in touch with Blueskyauto, I did scenario 2 but Jerzy at BlueSky knows scenario 1 very well.
I don't know sorry, I would get in touch with Blueskyauto, I did scenario 2 but Jerzy at BlueSky knows scenario 1 very well.
db1874
31 Oct 2007
Law / Import a car from US to Poland [23]
Is the car you're importing actually your own car that you've owned in the US (and can prove you owned) or are you going to buy a car in the US and then import it?
There is a huge difference in cost for these two scenarios, the first scenario where it is actually your own car should incur no taxes and duties but you will have to specify how long the car will be residing in Poland for and prove you owned it beforehand.
The second scenario incurs all the taxes, roughly 50% of the value of the car when you add it all up but it depends on the age of the car and engine size to be exact.
I just imported a car using blueskyauto.pl and they were very good.
Is the car you're importing actually your own car that you've owned in the US (and can prove you owned) or are you going to buy a car in the US and then import it?
There is a huge difference in cost for these two scenarios, the first scenario where it is actually your own car should incur no taxes and duties but you will have to specify how long the car will be residing in Poland for and prove you owned it beforehand.
The second scenario incurs all the taxes, roughly 50% of the value of the car when you add it all up but it depends on the age of the car and engine size to be exact.
I just imported a car using blueskyauto.pl and they were very good.
db1874
31 Oct 2007
Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]
You could try Citibank, their website is all in English, call centre speaks English and they send e-statements. There is a branch on the corner of Toworowa and Aleja Solidarnosci (ul. Ogrodowa 58 ) that I find particularly useful as the staff are pleasant and it's open until 7pm. They can also accept foreign currency at this branch.
You could try Citibank, their website is all in English, call centre speaks English and they send e-statements. There is a branch on the corner of Toworowa and Aleja Solidarnosci (ul. Ogrodowa 58 ) that I find particularly useful as the staff are pleasant and it's open until 7pm. They can also accept foreign currency at this branch.