Visiting UK, what's cheap?
Nov 16th 2010, 3:38 am
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Re: Visiting UK, what's cheap?
Go on Screwfix.com and get loads of decent hardware/tools/fittings at great prices. I notice that they now have local pick-up depots - which means you can get your stuff even quicker.
Nov 16th 2010, 5:12 pm
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Re: Visiting UK, what's cheap?
its really cold over here at the minute so bring something warm with you. if your here just after Christmas you'll be able to go to the next sale most things 50% off. full your boots 
Nov 18th 2010, 5:46 am
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Re: Visiting UK, what's cheap?
OK, so I know I can't bring back a car or house when we go back to the UK to see friends & family over Christmas. We're certainly planning to return with quality clothes and shoes but any other suggestions on how to take advantage of the currently favorable exchange rate?
Nov 18th 2010, 6:22 am
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Nov 18th 2010, 7:45 am
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Re: Visiting UK, what's cheap?
I had to buy another coat yesterday! Now wearing two when I go out anywhere! 
Nov 18th 2010, 7:47 am
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Re: Visiting UK, what's cheap?
OK, so I know I can't bring back a car or house when we go back to the UK to see friends & family over Christmas. We're certainly planning to return with quality clothes and shoes but any other suggestions on how to take advantage of the currently favorable exchange rate?
Nov 18th 2010, 11:33 am
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Re: Visiting UK, what's cheap?
Don't laugh, was back in the UK 4 weeks ago and bought all my curtains for the house at TJ's, a few books, and a kettle, yep I couldn't resist a seven colour change stainless steel kettle for the kitchen!
All in all 27kg of shopping went in one case. Our hand bagage was so heavy it was ridiculous but in bags small enough that no one bothered to weigh them.
We found it fairly cheap while over but oddly enough I wasn't impressed with the quality of clothing. Which I thought I would be spending heaps on and spent nothing on.
Pub food is so cheap, can I get a 'hungry horse' pub over here please. £2.59 was the cheapest carvery found in Parkgate. Saying that I was there 3 weeks and put on around 6 kilos.
Jenny
All in all 27kg of shopping went in one case. Our hand bagage was so heavy it was ridiculous but in bags small enough that no one bothered to weigh them.
We found it fairly cheap while over but oddly enough I wasn't impressed with the quality of clothing. Which I thought I would be spending heaps on and spent nothing on.
Pub food is so cheap, can I get a 'hungry horse' pub over here please. £2.59 was the cheapest carvery found in Parkgate. Saying that I was there 3 weeks and put on around 6 kilos.
Jenny
Nov 18th 2010, 11:49 am
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Nov 19th 2010, 5:16 am
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Re: Visiting UK, what's cheap?
Everything in the 'Pound ($1.62) Shop' . . .
