Exhibit 10.13(a)


PriceSmart, Inc.
4649 Morena Blvd.
San Diego, CA  92117
Tel 619 581-7485
Fax 619 581-4707


To:     Kurt A. May

From:   Allan C. Youngberg

Re:     AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

Date:   November 22, 1999



This will confirm that, effective as of October 1, 1999, the Base Salary under
your Employment Agreement with PriceSmart, Inc. was increased, from $200,000 to
$225,000.

Your Employment Agreement is deemed amended accordingly. All other terms and
conditions of your Employment Agreement remain the same.

Please sign below acknowledging the foregoing, and return a copy of this
document, with your signature, to me.

Dated: November 23, 1999
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/s/ Allan Youngberg
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Allan C. Youngberg


Dated: November 30, 1999
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/s/ Kurt A. May
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Kurt A. May