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Old Nov 14th 2005, 8:18 am
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Hi guys
I've just had a look at argos online and feel totally uninspired - I want to buy something for my 3 year old niece and have it delivered to the house.
Does anyone else have any recommendations? Are some companies bothered if you don't have a UK address - if so, which ones?
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Try www.amazon.co.uk
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Originally Posted by Larissa
Hi guys
I've just had a look at argos online and feel totally uninspired - I want to buy something for my 3 year old niece and have it delivered to the house.
Does anyone else have any recommendations? Are some companies bothered if you don't have a UK address - if so, which ones?
Thanks
Larissa
Also a favourite www.boots.com

Good 'ol boots the chemist, plus they gift wrap for £2.50 - only one charge and they have 3 for 2 on gifts.

Of course if they are kids there is always www.toysrus.co.uk

Have a happy Christmas
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Old Nov 14th 2005, 10:15 am
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Originally Posted by Larissa
Hi guys
I've just had a look at argos online and feel totally uninspired - I want to buy something for my 3 year old niece and have it delivered to the house.
Does anyone else have any recommendations? Are some companies bothered if you don't have a UK address - if so, which ones?
Thanks
Larissa
I use Amazon for pretty much everything, as very few companies recognise SEAsian addresses - in Australia you'd be ok for most UK companies. There's normally a scroll down list for addresses and we're never in that list of countries deemed acceptable. However www.amazon.co.uk does free delivery if you order above a certain price (quite low) and a wide range of goods including toys & electronics.

How about a DVD? or some kiddy toys?
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Old Nov 14th 2005, 10:19 am
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Thanks guys, my mind went totally blank before! I have found a gorgeous prezzie on Amazon, just got to dig out those UK bank cards now...
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Heres a good site for grown up pressies (or a treat for yourself) delivery is free anywhere in the world, i use it a lot:

http://www.strawberrynet.com/main.as...et=shopByBrand

great bargains and loyalty discount the more you use them,
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Do relatives not get hit by customs...when I bought psp's from Canada got vat bills for 25 quid each few weeks down the line?
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If you want to cop out on choosing pressies then opt for vouchers from nearly all high st stores delivered direct with a message of your choice.

www.voucherexpress.co.uk

I have used them heaps and they are great.
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Thanks guys, my mind went totally blank before! I have found a gorgeous prezzie on Amazon, just got to dig out those UK bank cards now...
Larissa - no need! The great thing about Amazon.uk is that as long as your billing address matches exactly the address that is on your credit card bill you can send a present to anyone anywhere else in the world (pretty much - except say Afghanistan, Iraq....) So if Oz cards are easier for you - use those.
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Old Nov 15th 2005, 12:38 pm
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Originally Posted by annqldau
Do relatives not get hit by customs...when I bought psp's from Canada got vat bills for 25 quid each few weeks down the line?
not if you buy from a UK store and send to a UK address - basically if the store is in the same country as the delivery address then there is no need for customs to get involved.
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