American Shopping

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I will be going on a business trip to the US soon (my first visit to the states) and was wondering if anyone could advise me what things I would be able to find cheap over there. I am looking to bring back a few xmas gifts.

Cheers :beer:

Jon

sandralovescats

The short answer is - everything!

Put it this way - £1 = $18
If something costs £18 here it will cost $18 there, so £10. The more expensive something is the bigger the saving. For example a car which is s£18000 here is $18000 or £10000

Just have fun!

Liverbird

Timberland Boots, Make Up, jewellery, too much to mention! Cameras were very cheap too. Just enjoy browsing through the vast range they have!

nelliebag

Everything in Gap - look for their sale stuff - really are always Gap stores no matter where you go in US (non-sale stuff is usually same price as we pay only $ instead of £. Cameras, i-pods, trainers, perfumes,timberland shoes and clothes (great Timberland stores and outlets),designer stuff -you should have a look on some US sites before you go if looking for anything specific and look at the location in relation to where you are staying. Other than that I always say to friends - you only need 2 things to go to US - an empty suitcase and a full wallet. Have fun!

nelliebag

Oh by the way don't forget - the more you spend the more you save!!

cabra1

also check out their thrift shops
or as we know them charity
shops.So cheap and really good
quality clothes

mrs_lds

I am in the states at the moment and there are loads of sales. Foe kids clothin g there is a shop callled the childrens place very good deals and old navy. Cinique and estee lauder a lot chepaer as well as Gap and walmart for dvd's

nelliebag

Wallmart is my husband's favourite shop (sad, I know) and he has brought back all sorts of things from it over the years -including a wheel for the gas BBq, bottles of 479 (magic spray for everything) - a bike for our son!!

devonpilgrim

We just came back from three weeks and again I would agree with everyone else - everything is cheaper. We purchased two Armani watches from a reputable department store for under £100 for both. If you don't already know then I would add that all prices are shown without sales tax so whatever the ticket says you need to add between 6% and 8% depending where you are going. Also take all the tickets off everything before you pack them as technically the limit for bringing stuff back is £145.00 !! Most of all enjoy, I am sooooo jealous

nelliebag

Jonsayce - could you get a D&G watch for bubbleslou (on another thread) as she is looking for one for Xmas?

Patches_O’Houlihan

Just to confirm, shopping is wonderful over there.

If you could bring me a front wheel bearing for a Chevy Venture i would be very happy.

$90 over there, £280 yes pounds! over here. Its for my Vauxhall Sintra, same vehicle. Its cheaper for me to pay the $198 shipping from the US than buy from my dealer or motor factor in the UK.

Enjoy your shopping!!!

Now if only the i can fiond away to make tha bearing last till next may