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L90OOK:
I'm off to New York at the end of October for 5 days.
Was thinking of getting some cheap gear whilst there.
1. Garmin GPS
2. Garmin GPS Plotter & echo sounder for boat...or really deep wading
 :twisted:
3.Clothes
4.Kids Xmas pressies :roll:

What bargains have you all had from the states & what should I look out for & most of all avoid  :shock:

discomummy:
Hi,

strange as it may seem - hinself swears by the undies & socks from Walmart - reckons they last twice as long!  clothes are a good buy, and  whilst in canada 3 years ago we bought the kids a bike each, cost us half of what they would have cost here and we got the tax back too! (only claim up to £400 of purchases tho' as that is all you are allowed to bring in tax free)  toys are a good buy depending on the age of kids, but watch out for dvds as they will be the wrong zone and will not play on a british dvd player.  a friend gave me a garmin etrex venture that he paid $50 dollars for and did not want!  

just some suggestions - besides which have loads of fun!

i have to say i do not know why we accept the high prices that we are charged here - economies of scale indicate we should pay a lot less - but most people don't argue, they just pay.  i however haggle for everything - it is rare that i pay full price for anything.

regards

ela

Niel:

--- Quote from: "L90OOK" ---I'm off to New York at the end of October for 5 days.
Was thinking of getting some cheap gear whilst there.
1. Garmin GPS
2. Garmin GPS Plotter & echo sounder for boat...or really deep wading
 :twisted:
3.Clothes
4.Kids Xmas pressies :roll:

What bargains have you all had from the states & what should I look out for & most of all avoid  :shock:
--- End quote ---


Reloading gear, my mate regularly brings back that sort of stuff and makes a small fortune out of selling his year old gear (to other licenced shooters), got me a Lee-Loader for 30-30 Win less than a 1/3 the cost here if you could find it here that is....

Lozza:
HI

Fantastic place - you'll have a brilliant time.

Clothes are an excellent buy - excellent prizes at Macys and Century 21 (but that is a bit like TK Maxx - you have to hunt for bargains.)

If you have time go on the Staten Island ferry - it is free - and gives a great view of the Statue of Liberty.

Also - have a meal at the Marriott in Times Square - it is reasonably priced and the view is amazing - a revolving restaurant.

Have a lovely holiday - I'm really jealous - would love to go back.

L90OOK:
Hi Lorraine

Many thanks for the tips.
The Marriott is on the list of things to do...will try & fit the ferry in though.
I have no urge to go to states, we are only going because SWMBO has to go for a works conference, so it's going to be busy
Looks like I am going to need a holiday to get over it  :twisted:
Cheers

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