Friday, September 12, 2014

[News Boquete] Best Buys From Bid 4 Boquete


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Tee Off 2015 Charity Golf Tournament

A reserved spot in Bid 4 Boquete's newest event, the Tee Off 2015 Charity Golf Tournament which will be held on February 26, 2015 at Lucero Golf & Country Club. Lucero is located only 15 minutes from bajo Boquete on a newly paved road. We have a limited number of spots available, so make your purchase now to secure your place in the Shotgun Scramble. You can purchase up to four spots and create your own foursome, or just register yourself and we will pair you up. Your $100 per person registration price includes green fees, cart, check-in cocktail party, contest hole prizes, $50,000 cash prize hole in one, awards ceremony, complimentary beverage cart item, etc. For more information, go to http://www.bid4boquetegolf.com/

To register: http://www.bid4boquetegolf.com/entry-fee--payment.html

 
 
Emberá Village Tour

$130.00      BUY IT NOW

A place in an existing Full day Emberá Village Tour. Transportation from Panama City to the boat ramp where the Emberá meet you with dugout canoes. Then upriver for about 45 min. Optional stop by a beautiful waterfall for a dip in the cool water. Upon arrival we receive a traditional greeting of music from the villagers and a short presentation about the Emberá culture, traditions and crafts and then served a delicious lunch of either fish or chicken and patacones. After lunch we can take an optional short hike in the jungle with one of the village elders to learn about medicinal plants. Then more time to wander around, purchase any of their crafts, have a conversation with the people, or watch some of their traditional shamanic dances. Included: All transportation, dugout boat ride, Emberá village entrance and activities,  Emberá lunch, and expert guide.

Current bid = $50; minimum bid increment = $15      BID

 
 
Whale Watching Tour

$250.00      BUY IT NOW

A place in an existing Whale Watching one day tour.  PC pick up or meet in the canal zone. We start looking for the whales amongst the ships waiting to transit the canal.  We have often found them quite close to Panama City, once even just outside of Casco Antiguo! We have found mothers with their calves near the ships as well as whales breaching alongside the ships. If we do not find the whales with the ships, we head to the back side of Taboga looking for the whales. We often finds pods of dolphins in this area too. After spending the morning with the whales and dolphins, we go to Isla Taboga for lunch, and time to explore the island and a swim. Then we either head back out to spend more time with the whales and dolphins or back to Panama city between 3:00-4:00 pm. Included: Land and water transport, expert naturalist guide, captain, and drinks on board the boat.

Current bid = $75; minimum bid increment = $25      BID

 
 
Canopy Tour

$130.00      BUY IT NOW

A canopy tour for two from Boquete Tree Trek. This breathtaking 3.5 kilometers journey takes thrill seekers to 14 different platforms via 12 zip lines while flying through the jungle canopy. Suspended by sturdy harnesses, riders are whisked along the cables as they travel from one platform to the next, from where they can watch waterfalls, magnificent Volcan Baru and exotic birds. The adventure allows the brave at heart to experience the heights of the rainforest treetops while marveling at the beautiful scenery below. This is one of the top activities in Boquete and an incredible experience to enjoy while visiting the resort!

Times: 08:00 am and 1:00 pm; Minimun age: 5 years; Duration: 4 hours. * For your safety there are limits on weight. Ladies over 175 lbs. and gentlemen over 250 lbs. are not allowed.

Current bid = $56; minimum bid increment = $12      BID

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Fedora Club Membership

$160.00      BUY IT NOW

A very special club for very special people ... Join this exclusive club for a fee of $160 per person, get VIP status and other great benefits worth more than $140 and support the Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival.

Your Fedora Club membership benefits include:
• 2-day festival pass with preferred VIP seating
• Discounts on cocktails, beer, wine, and gourmet appetizers at the festival
• Discounts on gourmet appetizers at the festival
• Free entry to all after-hours jam sessions and the Wednesday Garden Party at the Panamonte hotel
• 2015 Fedora hat, parasol, button, and gift bag
• Invitation to the Fedora Club Gala Party on Tuesday, February 3rd, at the Valle del Rio hotel
• Special rate at the Albrook Mall TRYP by Wyndham hotel in Panama City. The special rate of $89 for two (including breakfast) is available multiple times and through 2015.

Donated by Fundación Amigos de Animals de Boquete

Current bid = $65; minimum bid increment = $15      BID

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18 Holes of Golf for 2

$160.00      BUY IT NOW

A round of 18 holes of golf for two players. Lucero's first-class standards are reflected in the friendly, but challenging world-class, par-72, 18-hole championship course created by renowned designer J. Michael Poellet. Now only 15 minutes from Boquete on newly paved road. Every hole is a golfing experience of its own accented by stunning views from Panama's highest golf course. Lucero has a slope rating of Black 153, Blue 146, White 142, Golf 139, and Red tees 125. Adding to its one-of-a-kind beauty is the fact that Lucero Golf & Country Club is the only regulation golf course in Panama with bent-grass tee decks, fairways and greens. Bent-grass is considered to be the luxury grass because of its fine texture, deep green color and thick density.

Current Bid = $90; Minimum bid increment = $20      BID

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Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival

$45.00      BUY IT NOW

A two day adult pass to the famous 9th Annual Boquete Jazz & Blues Festival which will be held Feb. 4 - Feb. 8, 2015.  World-Class Jazz and Blues on the slopes of Volcan Baru. The only open-air festival in the valley of rainbows and eternal spring in Boquete, Chiriqui.

Current Bid = $20; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Caldera Guided Tour

$50.00      BUY IT NOW

A 3-4 hour guided tour for two from tri-lingual Boquete Tour Guide, Feliciano Gonzalez. Feliciano is a local guide with more than 20 years experience in the Boquete area. He has a 4WD vehicle and speaks basic English. You will tour the Caldera Hot Springs, the Caldera River and the Caldera Petroglyphs.
Transportation included; reservations required.


Current Bid = $20; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Botanical Garden Guided Tour

$75.00      BUY IT NOW

A two-hour guided garden tour for up to five people including refreshments. Finca Los Monos Botanical Garden is a 25 acre tropical garden which spans the entire Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro. The gardens are replete with hundreds of species of palms, ornamentals, fruit trees and forest. Bring cameras and binoculars to see the wildlife including birds, howler monkeys, sloths and reptiles. Proprietor Lin Gillingham offers the tour on Mondays at 1 pm, Fridays at 8:30 am or by appointment.

Current Bid = $25; Minimum bid increment = $8      BID

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Panama City Guided Tour

$120.00      BUY IT NOW

Luis Arce can be your man in Panama for guided tours. He will escort two people around the city of Panama for a full day. You can design your own tour or let Luis suggest the "must see" places. Extra people are $15 each. Luis also does airport transfers and errands.

Current Bid = $55; Minimum bid increment = $10      BID

 
 
South African Safari Package

Value = $4950

$3200.00      BUY IT NOW

An amazing six day, six night South African safari package for two people valid until March 2, 2016.

Package includes:
• Luxury accommodation at your choice of three venues: Zulu Nyala Game Lodge, Heritage Safari Lodge or Hemingway-style Tented Safari Camp.
• All meals, with gourmet breakfasts and buffet dinners.
• Two game viewing activities per day on Zulu Nyala Game Reserve in open Land Rovers with an experienced ranger.
• A personal ranger who assists in arranging activities during your stay.


Package does not include: airfares, transfers, side trips, drinks, telephone calls and gratuities.

Additional photos can be seen hereBrochure and Slideshow can be seen here.

Current bid = $2700; minimum bid increment = $300     BID


 
 
Finca Dos Jefes Coffee Tour

$60.00      BUY IT NOW

Tour for 2 adults (children are free) to Finca Dos Jefes donated by Rich Lipner.  Your small group tour will include roasting your own bag of coffee to take home. Includes free transportation from most Boquete locations.

Current bid = $20; minimum bid increment = $6     BID

 
 
Boquete Expedition Coffee Tour

$50.00      BUY IT NOW

Finca La Milagrosa presents the Boquete Expedition Coffee Tour for two. Visit a working coffee farm in Alto Jaramillo and have owner Tito Vargas explain all. Sr. Tito's coffee finca is one of the most respected and 100% organic coffee producers in the country. This small farm is not meant for large productions, and Mr. Tito's specialty coffee is only destined for exportation to Europe and the United States. When Mr. Tito took over this farm from his father 30 years ago, he started without any machines or even coffee plants, and produced his first roasting machines with used pieces of his old Mitsubishi car, and even some computer pieces!

Current bid = $35; minimum bid increment = $5     BID


 
 
Luxury Hike for 4

$50.00       BUY IT NOW

Boquete Nature & Hiking Group led by Jere McCormick donates a luxury hike for four people. This is a private hike led by Jere which will be suitable to your group's fitness level. Experience hiking in Boquete's beautiful natural rainforests and view the panoramas in the highlands. Jere knows all of the local trails -- from easy to advanced, and her hikes are always off the beaten path. Jere will supply a little celebration at the end complete with a bottle of wine, gourmet cheeses, and exotic fruits.

Current bid = $20; minimum bid increment = $5     BID



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Transport in Panama City

$40.00      BUY IT NOW

Transporte & Turismo Panamá, a dedicated tour and transportation company based in Boquete with an office in Plaza Los Establos and all bi-lingual drivers, will supply a driver and car to transport two people with their luggage:
1) from the Albrook airport or bus station to Tocumen, or
2) from Tocumen to the Albrook airport or bus station, or
3) from Tocumen to a downtown Panama City hotel.


Transporte & Turismo Panamá is available for all your transportation and tour needs.

Offer expires September 30, 2015

Current Bid = $15; Minimum bid increment = $4      BID

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Transport between Boquete and David

$40.00      BUY IT NOW

Transport & Turismo Panamá, a dedicated tour and transportation company based in Boquete with an office in Plaza Los Establos and all bi-lingual drivers, will provide a driver and car to transport two people with their luggage from Boquete to either the David airport or bus terminal. The driver will pick up the passengers anywhere within 5km on either side of the David-Boquete highway.

Transporte & Turismo Panamá is available for all your transportation and tour needs.

Offer expires September 30, 2015

Current Bid = $15; Minimum bid increment = $4      BID

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"RideFinder" Service Fee

$350.00      BUY IT NOW

50% off "RideFinder" service fee. The Pre-owned Vehicle Purchase Facilitation Program includes: Sourcing, Inspection, Negotiation, Transfer and Title Process, and Insurance Arrangements. Excludes: Associated Expenses.

Donated by Keith Woolford, "The Car Guy"

Current Bid = $75; Minimum bid increment = $25      BID

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Lavanderia La Lierre Laundry Service

$15.00      BUY IT NOW

There's a new laundry service in town located behind the Boquete Bistro and next to Mascotas y Jardins. Saul Soto is the owner, speaks English and offers $15 off your next order. Use the certificate for $15 off dry cleaning, laundry, or rug cleaning - your choice. This is an all service facility offering laundry, ironing, dry-cleaning, carpet cleaning, etc.

Valid for 6 months after purchase.

Current Bid = $8; Minimum bid increment = $2      BID

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Pet & House Sitting

$105.00      BUY IT NOW

Jacqui Davis and her sister Catt Vann, owners of Pet Sitters Panama, will sit your pets, your plants, and your house for one week. These sisters have lots of local references. The dates to be mutually agreed and within five miles of downtown Boquete (or cab fare paid).

Current Bid = $40; Minimum bid increment = $10      BID

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Boquete Recording Studio Session

$400.00      BUY IT NOW

A recording session at a professional Boquete area audio recording studio. The session is for a maximum of three hours and a maximum of three distinct songs recorded with a maximum of four musicians involved. Also includes all the postproduction work to produce an audio CD or, if preferred, a data disk with the processed audio files. Scheduling of recording coordination between the musicians and BRS (Boquete Recording Studio) must be undertaken to the mutual satisfaction of both parties.

Current Bid = $100; Minimum bid increment = $40      BID

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One Year Ad on Boquete.ning

$600.00      BUY IT NOW

Boquete.ning is Boquete's most widely used information and discussion web site. Dozens of topics are discussed daily by hundreds of daily users. The ad will be 1.45" x 1.45" and run in the right hand column of the home page for one year. The ad must link to a web site and be relevant to the greater Boquete community.

Donated by Boquete.ning founder, Lee Zeltzer

Current Bid = $250; Minimum bid increment = $50      BID

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Framing Service Gift Certificate

$40.00      BUY IT NOW

Gift Certificate for any framing service... canvas stretching, cleaning, remounting, replace glass with non-glare, matting, custom framing of your treasured artwork. Eric Carlson, the Frame Guy, is Boquete's premier framing expert.

Current Bid = $15; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Dog Training

$50.00      BUY IT NOW

Local dog trainer and whisperer Jennie Allen will give you and your dog five 1-hour private lessons. Greater Boquete area only.

Current Bid = $20; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID



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Personal Property Insurance

$56.00      BUY IT NOW

For your peace of mind, respected Boquete insurance broker, Magda Crespo, offers a year of Personal Property Contents Insurance. The policy covers your personal property from theft, assault, damaging lightning strikes and other threats. See Magda on the second floor of San Francisco Plaza in Alto Boquete for all your insurance needs. Magda offers expertise in all insurance areas: health, automobile, homeowners, and travel.

Current Bid = $26; Minimum bid increment = $6      BID

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Mailbox Service

$55.00      BUY IT NOW

Two months of Basic Personal Plan mailbox service with 2 kilograms (4.4 lbs) weight for letters and packages included per month at the Boquete MBE.

For new or existing clients. Overweight charges and customs charges not included. Get it all done at MBE:
    Mailbox Services
    Digital Printing & Copy Services
    Packing & Shipping Services
    Moving Supplies & Packaging Materials
    And so much more!


Donated by Velkys


Current Bid = $25; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Document Delivery to U.S.

$55.00      BUY IT NOW

One document carried to the U.S. by DHL Express. Donated by Velkys, owner of Mail Boxes, Etc. in downtown Boquete.

Current Bid = $25; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Transport between Albrook & Tocumen

$30.00      ** SOLD FOR FULL PRICE **

Dependable, bi-lingual transport expert, Jose Saenz, provides a popular and reliable transportation service in Panama City for all your needs: airport transfer, pet pick-up, renewal of passport and other needs when you just don't want to hassle with the traffic. Jose gives us a transfer for 1 or 2 people between Albrook (airport or bus station) and Tocumen airport.

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Legal Transaction Interpretation

$80.00      BUY IT NOW

Raquel Atencio is an official and licensed Interpreter/Translator Spanish/English/Spanish Lic. 86-IP-08, Min. de Gobierno y Justicia, febrero 27, 1996. She is also almost a lawyer.

She offers a two hour interpretation for ONE legal transaction. This transaction could be at the Notary or at court (Ministerio Público) or at a lawyers office.

Current Bid = $20; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

Picture Psychic Reading

$75.00      BUY IT NOW

One hour psychic reading by Lynn Garrett. Lynn has been doing energy healing and psychic work professionally for 20+ years. She teaches energy healing and psychic development courses. In this session, the first 10 minutes will be her initial psychic impressions and the rest of the time is available for questions about any parts of your life -- relationships, health, business, career, and so on. The questions can be focused to understand your past or to move towards your future.

Current Bid = $20; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Past Life Regression

$150.00      BUY IT NOW

Have you wondered what your past lives were like? Who you were, Where you lived, What you did that is influencing this life? Have you been with a special person
before and, if so, what was your relationship? Have you felt an immediate
connection to, or dislike of, another person? Did you have a relationship with them in a past life? Have you experienced a déjà vu, swearing you have been somewhere or done something before, yet knowing you haven't? Now is your chance to have a Past Life Regression and find the answers to these questions.

Jo Greene, a Certified Hypnotherapist, has been using hypnosis and teaching self-
hypnosis for over 40 years.  She studied under Dorothy Gates, Doreen Virture and many other outstanding tutors including Dick Sutphen, the Master of Past Life Regression. She is a past member of The American Board of Hypnotherapy. Two hour session.

Current Bid = $55; Minimum bid increment = $10      BID

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Genealogy Consultation

$25.00      BUY IT NOW

A one hour consultation on your genealogy given by professional consultant and researcher Carol Bruner, Ph.D.

No bidding; Buy It Now only

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Genealogical Family Tree

$500.00      BUY IT NOW

Carol Bruner, Ph.D. offers a family tree (with photographs if provided). This will be produced through extensive genealogy research conducted via a large number of services to which she subscribes. This research is limited to European, English, Irish, and North American databases as well as very restricted Latin American databases. She is unable to do genealogical research for Asian, Middle Eastern or African family histories. Carol is an accomplished and experienced genealogical researcher. This will be a wonderful legacy to give to your family. If your surname is very common (e.g. Smith) and Carol is unable to complete the genealogy past the early 1800's,  Bid 4 Boquete will refund your money.

Current Bid = $100; Minimum bid increment = $40      BID

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Website & Magazine Advertising

$600.00      BUY IT NOW

Twelve months of advertising in Location Panama, Panama's ultimate website, and a 1/4 page ad in the glossy Panama 980 Lifestyle and Travel magazine.  Place your ad and millions of people will see it.

Current Bid = $200; Minimum bid increment = $50      BID

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Transport between Tocumen & Albrook

$35.00      BUY IT NOW

Luis Arce can be your man in Panama for airport transfers. He speaks perfect English. Luis will transfer up to three people between Tocumen airport and Albrook (either bus terminal or airport) or vice-versa. Luis will pay all tolls.
Reservations required.

Current Bid = $15; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Radio Interview

$45.00      BUY IT NOW

What would you give to be able to speak to a world-wide radio audience for 45 minutes about your service or business? How about $1/minute? Panama Jim can advertise your business or group information on the Boquete Chatter radio show. Jim conducts in depth 45 minute interviews at his radio studio in Volcancito. Let Jim and Lesia record an interview about your business and let the world beat a path to your door. Boquete Chatter is heard Wednesdays at 2 pm EST across the world via internet. He can record almost any date and play back at a later date.

Current Bid = $20; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Computer Consultation

$50.00      BUY IT NOW

Jim Thompson, owner of Boquete Computers, with 30 years experience, offers a gift certificate for up to 2.5 hours of consultation/maintenance for your Windows-based computer in his conveniently located Volcancito home. Jim can clean-up viruses, install and set-up computer security protections, clean the system and back-up your documents. Windows 8 Systems and older.

Current Bid = $15; Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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6' X 8' Storage Unit Rental

$64.00      BUY IT NOW

One month rental of a 6' x 8' storage unit for a new client. Chiriqui Storage offers secure, dry and reasonably priced storage units in a variety of sizes. They also offer vehicle storage, consignment sales, and a monthly flea market.

Current Bid = $25;
Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Vehicle Storage

$32.00      BUY IT NOW

One month vehicle storage for a new client's car, pickup, or small boat (up to 20 ft). Chiriqui Storage offers secure vehicle storage while you are out of Panama.

Current bid = $15;
Minimum bid increment = $4      BID

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Transport Between PC Airports & More

$30.00      BUY IT NOW

Your man in Panama, René Guardiola will transport one or two people between airports in Panama City, between airport and hotel, or between airport and bus station. Rene speaks perfect English and offers many services such as a tour guide or concierge. This is for outgoing departures from Tocumen during May through October only and the passenger is responsible for all tolls.


 Current bid = $20;
Minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Photo Restoration

$50.00      BUY IT NOW

$50 worth of photo restoration. Your original photos remain untouched and are returned to you. Kindly donated by graphic artist and computer whiz Fran Hogan.

Current bid = $20; minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Credit Towards Any Purchase

$125.00      BUY IT NOW

Join over 350 of your colleagues, including some of the most prestigious companies in Panama, to receive high quality positive exposure to people moving to, doing business in, or visiting Panama. Best Places In The World To Retire offers a $125 credit towards any purchase in 2014. Use your credit for:
• Marketplace listings
• Presenting a webinar.
• Hosting a booth at a virtual trade show.
• Sponsoring a Visitor Newsletter.

To serve your new customers, the site is divided into four sections:
• Community Q & A, with over 1,000 of the most frequent questions and answers about Panama.
• Location Adviser, which provides a personalized recommendation for the best place to live.
• Expat Stories which contains real life stories by people who have moved to Panama
• Marketplace, where the best service providers and non-profits have their listings.

Current bid = $30; minimum bid increment = $10      BID

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House & Pet Sitting

$70.00      BUY IT NOW

Reliable and Caring House and Pet Sitting Services. Craig and Nancy Burgess will sit your house and your pets for two days and nights. "While you are away, have the kindhearted stay."

Excellent references upon request.

Current bid = $15; minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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The Dog Spot - Where Dogs Hang Out

$40.00      BUY IT NOW

Roberto Rios, owner of The Dog Spot Boquete, gives your choice of:
1 - Full grooming service+ reconstructing treatment or
2 - Full grooming + whitening treatment or
3 - Full grooming + oils and conditioning treatment

The Dog Spot offers all grooming services (pet and show), a variety of pet supplies, day care and boarding.

Current bid = $10; minimum bid increment = $5      BID

Picture Website Development

$650.00      BUY IT NOW

Darlene Lindholm, web designer extraordinaire (not her words), offers a 5-page new web site development in Weebly with limited custom coding, plus 1-year site maintenance up to four hours per month. Free domain name through Weebly included. If you wish to register your own domain name, you can choose any provider you want at your own cost. Site development in English only.

Additional pages can be purchased at $50/page, and additional maintenance at $10/hour. These prices are approximately 1/3 the current average going rate as in the US.

See the Bid 4 Boquete website for an example of Darlene's fine work.

Current bid = $230; minimum bid increment = $50      BID



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Crystal & Amethyst Bracelet

$45.00      BUY IT NOW

Beautiful and shimmery bracelet! It's lavender crystal and a
special antique amethyst bauble.
• Affirmations and Inspirational Messages & Quotes
• Sterling & Pewter Jewelry by Sandy Comstock
• Words of love and hope, recovery and empowerment
• Meaningful words of strength to believe in
• Designs for Dogs and their People :)


Donated by Sandy Comstock, owner of Toby and Max Jewelry


Current bid = $15; minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Necklace & Matching Earrings

$50.00      BUY IT NOW

Natural Tiger Eye necklace with crystal accents. Approximately 20" long. The necklace comes with matching earrings. Sterling silver clasp and lever back earrings with 925 stamp on both pieces. Tiger eye is a stone of protection, traditionally carried as a talisman. It is a grounding and uplifting crystal. It can promote positive attitude and encourage self confidence in our own abilities. It can also be used to help balance the Solar Plexus Chakra.


Designed and donated by Yolanda Vega, The Jewelry Lady


Current bid = $15; minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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One of A Kind Necklace

$25.00      BUY IT NOW

One of a kind, nice necklace made of some natural stones, some coral and small turquoise. The white pieces are made out of plastic. The clasp and metal accents are lead free.


Designed, created and donated by Anne McAbee


Current bid = $10; minimum bid increment = $3      BID

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Quetzel Photograph

$20.00      BUY IT NOW

Photo of a quetzel taken on the Pipeline Trail in Boquete. Photographed, framed, and donated by Bill McAbee. Measures 8" wide x 6.5" high.

Current bid = $8; minimum bid increment = $2      BID


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Home Décor Painting

$30.00      BUY IT NOW

Real paint; real canvas; ready to hang.


Originally sold at La Reina in Boquete for $49.99 + tax.

Current bid = $15; minimum bid increment = $3      BID



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Home Décor Painting

$26.00      BUY IT NOW

Real paint; real canvas; ready to hang.


Originally sold at La Reina in Boquete for $49.99 + tax.

Current bid = $15; minimum bid increment = $3      BID



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Zentangle-Style Abstract Drawing

$60.00      BUY IT NOW

Boquete artist Heidy Urriola gives us this original colorful painting of a whimsical explorer boat done in the zentangle style. A zentangle is an abstract drawing created using repetitive patterns.


This painting is framed and under glass, and measures 12" x 15".

Current bid = $20; minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Zentangle-Style Abstract Drawing

$75.00      BUY IT NOW

Boquete artist Heidy Urriola gives us this colorful original painting of a whimsical explorer boat done in the zentangle style. A zentangle is an abstract drawing created using repetitive patterns.


This painting is framed and under glass and measures 20" x 15". Perfect for a child's room.

Current bid = $20; minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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"Darian Rainforest Baskets" Photograph

$125.00      BUY IT NOW

The Wounaan and Embera women of Panama have refined and developed the ancient craft of basketry to produce some of the most unique and finely wrought plant fiber art to be found among modern basket artists. The 18" X 24" photo is mounted on durable laminate and ready to hang. Photographer Doreen DeLong grew up in Canada in a family that enjoyed the outdoors and she developed an interest in using a camera to save the incredible beauty found in nature. She has travelled the world throughout her life capturing street scenes on her camera that reflect the culture and customs of the diverse areas. Presently she is living in Boquete and using her camera to save special moments in time in Panama.

Current bid = $35; minimum bid increment = $15      BID

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"Guna Yala Mola Magic" Photograph

$75.00      BUY IT NOW

This photo was taken in the Guna Yala Village of Armila in Panama near the Columbian border on the Caribbean coast. The 12" X 18" photo is mounted on durable laminate and ready to hang. Photographer Doreen DeLong grew up in Canada in a family that enjoyed the outdoors and she developed an interest in using a camera to save the incredible beauty found in nature. She has traveled the world throughout her life capturing street scenes on her camera that reflect the culture and customs of the diverse areas. Presently she is living in Boquete and using her camera to save special moments in time in Panama.


Current bid = $30; minimum bid increment = $15      BID

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"Artisanal Fishing Boats" Photograph

$200.00      BUY IT NOW

Photographer: Robert Brauns; taken in Armila, Panama.


Armila is a 600-person village in the indigenous Guna Yala region of Panama, on the
Atlantic side, next to the Colombian border. Robert went there for a four day stay, mainly to see the massive Leatherback turtle nesting/hatching event. While roaming the village, Robert captured this scene in the morning light, highlighting the rough texture of the hand hewn fishing boats.

This photo, printed on a professional Canon 12 color inkjet printer, is flush mounted
on a 5/8" frameless, water/humidity resistant laminate product with permanent adhesive. It will never warp and the inks are proven to be fade resistant for 100 years. Size: 16x24 inches

Current bid = $45; minimum bid increment = $15      BID

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"Pollera Cutie" Photograph

$200.00      BUY IT NOW

Photographer: Robert Brauns; taken in Las Tablas, Panama.


Every year, Las Tablas, Panama, located on the Azuero Peninsula, hosts the famous
10,000 Pollera Parade. The participants are folklore groups from all over Panama. The individuals are a composite of children, teens and adults from 25-90 years old! The females are dressed in the traditional Pollera dresses, adorned with gold and beads. This child caught my attention and was happy to pose in all her youthful beauty.

This photo, printed on a professional Canon 12 color inkjet printer, is flush mounted
on a 5/8" frameless, water/humidity resistant laminate product with permanent adhesive. It will never warp and the inks are proven to be fade resistant for 100 years.

Current bid = $45; minimum bid increment = $15      BID

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"Broken Butterflies" Photograph

$200.00      BUY IT NOW

An extreme makeover of a photograph taken and altered by local photographer Fran Hogan. Alterations were done in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop. The result was printed on canvas and gallery wrapped on 1½" stretcher bars. Measures 20"x 20"x1½" and is signed by the photographer.


Current bid = $45; minimum bid increment = $15     BID


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"Standing on Shaky Ground" Photograph

$200.00      BUY IT NOW

An extreme makeover of a photograph taken and altered by local photographer Fran Hogan. Alterations were done in Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop. The result was printed on canvas and gallery wrapped on 1½" stretcher bars. Measures 20"x 20"x1½" and is signed by the photographer.


Current bid = $45; minimum bid increment = $15     BID


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Antique Chinese Painting

$700.00      BUY IT NOW

This is a very old, very large Chinese painting (19.5" wide x 59" high"). It is mounted on silk and we're told it's by one of the original Chinese masters. It has been stored out of direct light and the colors are vivid and vibrant. It is in good condition with no water damage. We believe it is very valuable but don't really know how to get it appraised.

A higher resolution photo is available.
Donated by Tom & Susie Brymer

Current bid = $200; minimum bid increment = $70      BID



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Large Korean Painting

$75.00      BUY IT NOW

This is an unframed large (75" x 22") Korean painting with some water damage along the border. It could be cut down and framed, and become a beautiful piece for your home.
It is very old but priced very low.

Current Bid = $30; minimum bid increment = $5      BID

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Gobelin Wall Carpet

Originally offered for $900

Now $500.00      BUY IT NOW

Large original Gobelin wall carpet. Donated by Axel Schoeb who has a photo of it hanging in his grandparent's house in Germany so he knows it's between 100 and 110 years old. Quite large - measures 51" wide and 68" long. Depicts a hunting scene. Edges are frayed and would need repair. The Manufacture des Gobelins is a tapestry factory located in Paris, France. It is best known as a royal factory supplying the court of Louis XIV and later monarchs; it is now run by the French Ministry of Culture, and open for guided tours several afternoons per week by appointment.

There are many reproductions on Ebay, but the originals are priced from $1950 and up.

Current bid = $200; minimum bid increment = $50     BID


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Chinese-Style Water Color

$400.00      BUY IT NOW

"Snowy Night" by local artist Vivianne Lachaud. Lachaud was born in France and studied painting under the Chinese Masters in Hong Kong. Vivianne now focuses particularly on freestyle methods of watercolor and ink work for her flower and bird paintings which always require the artist to paint with intuition and emotion which are very indicative of her own character. Vivianne has had successful exhibitions in Hong Kong, New York and San Francisco, Paris and St. Tropez.


Vivianne now teaches Chinese Art painting to classes in Boquete where she retired with her husband.

The painting measures 25" wide x 22" high. Nicely framed and under glass.


Current bid = $200; minimum bid increment = $30     BID


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Foam Board Mounted Photograph

$75.00      BUY IT NOW

Local photographer Beth Abrahams hiked the Inca Trail in Machu Piccu and when she finally crawled through the Sun Gate just after dawn, this is the sight that greeted her. This 12" by 18" photo is mounted on foam board and is ready for framing. This photo originally sold to a travel tour company for their brochure for $1500.


Current bid = $20; minimum bid increment = $10     BID


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All for $750.00      BUY IT NOW

Or any one for $200

Antique Korean watercolor panels from early 19th Century, estimated to be 100 - 200 years old. Set of 4. Framed in bamboo. The painted panel size is 46" x 14" and the framed size is 74" x 19".


1) "Birds and a Cat"   2) "Cranes"   3) "Rooster"   4) "Doves"

Donated by Tom & Susie Brymer and purchased by Tom's parents in Korea in the 50's and 60's.

These wonderful paintings are on consignment at The ZapadoraHigher resolution photos are  available.

Current bid = $500/4; minimum bid increment = $50     BID




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