hi all,

basically, i've lived here in NL (amsterdam) for almost 1.5 years now, and i think it's time that i picked up a dutch credit card... especially the Flying Blue Amex or the Green Card.

my main question is whether i'll be able to use it at many places, for my daily expenses.

i know that the Albert Heijn accepts bank cards + pin, but does it accept dutch credit card (chip+pin)? what about other places, like museums or restaurants or fast-food places?

any advice welcomed!

Hey all,
I'm moving from one side of Amsterdam to another this weekend. I need a mover with a moving van. Do any of you have any recommendations? I will need an English-speaking service.
-cmhsieh54

i'm a single 33yo asian-american guy here in amsterdam. i have been here since january 2010 and will be here for a long while.

any of u americans out there, lemme know where ya wanna hang out and i'll be there. cheers.

p.s. i'm from ann arbor, michigan.

hey expatica peoples,

please see the below. if you have any leads or tips, please message me... or just do a search under amsterdam's craigslist for "housing wanted" and u can email the anonymous email address... thanks!

cheers,
-cm

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EUR1500 Dec 1st: 1-bedroom for 1200 inclusive, 2-bdrm for 1500 (15 min from the artis/pijp/Roetersstraat)

I'm a mild-mannered 33-year-old American bachelor ex-pat looking for an apartment, starting December 1st. My preference is a 7-month lease to begin (until July 1st), with possible extension. I can also certainly accept a 12-month lease.

I need at least a washer/dryer, dishwasher, and microwave. My budget is 1200 per month (inclusive) for a 1-bedroom, or 1500 per month (inclusive) for a 2-bedroom. I am happy with furnished/semi-furnished. I am NOT interested in paying a 1-month agency fee, above and beyond the 1200/1500.** For a 7-month lease, I am also open to an apartment share (800/month max inclusive).

Finally, since I am a universitair docent (assistant professor) at the University of Amsterdam, I'm interested mostly in an apartment within 15-minute bike/tram from the artis, pijp, *or* Roetersstraat/Sarphatistraat.

Please contact me via email if you have an apartment that satisfies the above. If the location/apartment is exceptional, I can possibly go beyond my current budget. I can certainly provide references, both from my landlord and my boss.


** However, if you are an agency and my costs fall within 1200/1500 per month after including your fee, I'll think about it.

Hi all,

I have a nice bicycle (specifically, a Dahon folding bike) that needs a tune-up. Something is squeaking when I pedal, and I also want to have the bicycle checked as a whole.

The Amsterdam Dahon retailer tells me that they're willing to tune-up my bike for 58 euro. That's expensive! Does anybody know of a reputable place in Amsterdam that is cheaper?

Thanks in advance,
-cmhsieh54