Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
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Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Hi,
I was reading threads about things to take to Oz when moving. However, much of these seem to miss out the size to saving aspect .
silly example: toilet paper may be half price in the uk...but stuffing your suitcase full of toilet rolls may only save you about $3
because of the size...the opportunity cost (remember your economics lessons!) would be a suitcase full of diamonds.
Ok...I'll start of with a real example:
I just bought 6 bottles of Shaving Oils @ £1.84 a bottle = £11.04.
(This should do me about 3/12 years!)
In Oz...the same OIL would cost $65.7 (2-3 times the cost)
AND at an inch high these would ALL fit within a washbag.
Does anyone else have any recommendations? (besides recommending I see a shrink!)
TC
I was reading threads about things to take to Oz when moving. However, much of these seem to miss out the size to saving aspect .
silly example: toilet paper may be half price in the uk...but stuffing your suitcase full of toilet rolls may only save you about $3
because of the size...the opportunity cost (remember your economics lessons!) would be a suitcase full of diamonds.
Ok...I'll start of with a real example:
I just bought 6 bottles of Shaving Oils @ £1.84 a bottle = £11.04.
(This should do me about 3/12 years!)
In Oz...the same OIL would cost $65.7 (2-3 times the cost)
AND at an inch high these would ALL fit within a washbag.
Does anyone else have any recommendations? (besides recommending I see a shrink!)
TC
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Books - but then they probably lose out on the weight volume thingy.
Out of interest I tried one of those King of Shaves shaving oils a few years ago and couldn't really get it to work. Is it something you have to work at to get right?
Out of interest I tried one of those King of Shaves shaving oils a few years ago and couldn't really get it to work. Is it something you have to work at to get right?
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Originally Posted by MartinLuther
Books - but then they probably lose out on the weight volume thingy.
Out of interest I tried one of those King of Shaves shaving oils a few years ago and couldn't really get it to work. Is it something you have to work at to get right?
Out of interest I tried one of those King of Shaves shaving oils a few years ago and couldn't really get it to work. Is it something you have to work at to get right?
To be honest though. THESE oils are better still.
I am being tottaly honest when I say that I haven't had such a clean shave since I was 15!!!!!!! Seriously recommended.
(you can buy somerset oil in Sainsbury's for £3 a bottle)
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Not on thread sorry, but my OH uses Oils a lot and they stop him getting any ingrowing hairs, rash etc BUT recently tried Lush soap cremes and they are even better!
On thread - books definately!
On thread - books definately!
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Originally Posted by touchingcloth
Hi,
I was reading threads about things to take to Oz when moving. However, much of these seem to miss out the size to saving aspect .
silly example: toilet paper may be half price in the uk...but stuffing your suitcase full of toilet rolls may only save you about $3
because of the size...the opportunity cost (remember your economics lessons!) would be a suitcase full of diamonds.
Ok...I'll start of with a real example:
I just bought 6 bottles of Shaving Oils @ £1.84 a bottle = £11.04.
(This should do me about 3/12 years!)
In Oz...the same OIL would cost $65.7 (2-3 times the cost)
AND at an inch high these would ALL fit within a washbag.
Does anyone else have any recommendations? (besides recommending I see a shrink!)
TC
I was reading threads about things to take to Oz when moving. However, much of these seem to miss out the size to saving aspect .
silly example: toilet paper may be half price in the uk...but stuffing your suitcase full of toilet rolls may only save you about $3
because of the size...the opportunity cost (remember your economics lessons!) would be a suitcase full of diamonds.
Ok...I'll start of with a real example:
I just bought 6 bottles of Shaving Oils @ £1.84 a bottle = £11.04.
(This should do me about 3/12 years!)
In Oz...the same OIL would cost $65.7 (2-3 times the cost)
AND at an inch high these would ALL fit within a washbag.
Does anyone else have any recommendations? (besides recommending I see a shrink!)
TC
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Originally Posted by rpa34
which oil is this?
http://www.somersets.com/products_shavingoils.php
Enjoy...seriously good...and leaves skin tingling for an hour afterwards.
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Originally Posted by touchingcloth
Hi,
I was reading threads about things to take to Oz when moving. However, much of these seem to miss out the size to saving aspect .
silly example: toilet paper may be half price in the uk...but stuffing your suitcase full of toilet rolls may only save you about $3
because of the size...the opportunity cost (remember your economics lessons!) would be a suitcase full of diamonds.
Ok...I'll start of with a real example:
I just bought 6 bottles of Shaving Oils @ £1.84 a bottle = £11.04.
(This should do me about 3/12 years!)
In Oz...the same OIL would cost $65.7 (2-3 times the cost)
AND at an inch high these would ALL fit within a washbag.
Does anyone else have any recommendations? (besides recommending I see a shrink!)
TC
I was reading threads about things to take to Oz when moving. However, much of these seem to miss out the size to saving aspect .
silly example: toilet paper may be half price in the uk...but stuffing your suitcase full of toilet rolls may only save you about $3
because of the size...the opportunity cost (remember your economics lessons!) would be a suitcase full of diamonds.
Ok...I'll start of with a real example:
I just bought 6 bottles of Shaving Oils @ £1.84 a bottle = £11.04.
(This should do me about 3/12 years!)
In Oz...the same OIL would cost $65.7 (2-3 times the cost)
AND at an inch high these would ALL fit within a washbag.
Does anyone else have any recommendations? (besides recommending I see a shrink!)
TC
Have a suggestion, Gold earrings, like little type stud ones or set with stones, expensive in aus, so go to argos, buy a few pairs and will do the missus for xmas, b'day and anniversary. Infact all decent jewellery i hear is expensive in aus.
sarah-jayne
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Zamels do some nice inexpensive jewellry and so do goldmark
I find Argos alright for cheap stuff, but the quality isn't the same as getting it from a proper jewellers.
I will miss Argos
I find Argos alright for cheap stuff, but the quality isn't the same as getting it from a proper jewellers.
I will miss Argos
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Originally Posted by thomas and sarahjayne
Have a suggestion, Gold earrings, like little type stud ones or set with stones, expensive in aus, so go to argos, buy a few pairs and will do the missus for xmas, b'day and anniversary. Infact all decent jewellery i hear is expensive in aus.
sarah-jayne
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I certainly will not buy any gift for my wife from Argos !!!!!!! (says TC as his wife reads his posts)
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hmmm, books, I agree. Have been stocking up a bit with kids ones. I tend to read charity shop paperbacks and use the library, so will do same there.
Lillets! Bonjela,(for my sis in NSW.. but they sell it now I think.), Also eyelash dye kits.These become illegal in Oz every so often. Keeps some minister in a job I spose.
Not sure what else, but I am very tempted to take a toddlers ride on tractor and trailer. UK price £45 vs Aus price of £90. :scared:
Lillets! Bonjela,(for my sis in NSW.. but they sell it now I think.), Also eyelash dye kits.These become illegal in Oz every so often. Keeps some minister in a job I spose.
Not sure what else, but I am very tempted to take a toddlers ride on tractor and trailer. UK price £45 vs Aus price of £90. :scared:
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
I'll be taking loads of pairs of jeans. I've got short legs, and remember finding jeans to fit being a nightmare in Oz.
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Originally Posted by herrchook
I'll be taking loads of pairs of jeans. I've got short legs, and remember finding jeans to fit being a nightmare in Oz.
Gill
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Originally Posted by seasprite
hmmm, books, I agree. Have been stocking up a bit with kids ones. I tend to read charity shop paperbacks and use the library, so will do same there.
Lillets! Bonjela,(for my sis in NSW.. but they sell it now I think.), Also eyelash dye kits.These become illegal in Oz every so often. Keeps some minister in a job I spose.
Not sure what else, but I am very tempted to take a toddlers ride on tractor and trailer. UK price £45 vs Aus price of £90. :scared:
Lillets! Bonjela,(for my sis in NSW.. but they sell it now I think.), Also eyelash dye kits.These become illegal in Oz every so often. Keeps some minister in a job I spose.
Not sure what else, but I am very tempted to take a toddlers ride on tractor and trailer. UK price £45 vs Aus price of £90. :scared:
Have a look here.
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Originally Posted by curly
do all aussies have long legs
Niki
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i need 30W 33L and can i find any-no i bloody can't! any that are long enough i could fit in the waist twice-any that fit round the waist and i look like a right numpty!
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Re: Best value to size items to take when emmigrating
Fabric - I love Osborne and Little and others similar. VERY expensive here. Even cheaper fabric like some of the stuff that Crowsons do is expensive. In actuall fact is anyone coming out to Melbourne who wouldn't mind putting some in their container for me!!!?