Mate is going to american what is best to get out there?
02 May 2006, 07:33 PM
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Mate is going to american what is best to get out there?
Hi all, matre from the office is going to the states and has asked anybody if we want anythin bought out there..... I was stumped what top get, i know trainers and stuf like that are cheap but what else is worth getting? any ideas?
02 May 2006, 07:37 PM
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There's import tax on goods you bring back from USA - so keep new, wrapped stuff to a minimum. It's not a big problem but carrying 18 bags full of brand new kit could well lead to a duty bill.
Erm, clothes are good. Most stuff is cheaper really, but electronics can be a bit different and/or have warranty problems (even if it's a "global" warranty... yes you, Sony you fecksticks).
Erm, clothes are good. Most stuff is cheaper really, but electronics can be a bit different and/or have warranty problems (even if it's a "global" warranty... yes you, Sony you fecksticks).
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Its not as cheap as people say! For me it was buying stuff over there that you cant get here for a while like rap cd's and er...........Hersheys!! Worlds best chocolate!!
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As said by others, the main items would be things you can't get in the UK, or are cheaper in the US,
Remember that dvd's are region 1, so if you're buying any you need to make sure your dvd player in the UK will play region 1 dvd's. Also they use NTSC and not PAL, so the TV/DVD needs to be able to display NTSC.
If you are purchasing electronics then don't forget they use a different voltage over in the US so you will need a converter in the UK.
Remember that dvd's are region 1, so if you're buying any you need to make sure your dvd player in the UK will play region 1 dvd's. Also they use NTSC and not PAL, so the TV/DVD needs to be able to display NTSC.
If you are purchasing electronics then don't forget they use a different voltage over in the US so you will need a converter in the UK.
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