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?

Re: Visiting UK, what's cheap?
 

Buy the Big Issue! It will only cost you $1.40 instead of $2.00 (that's if its still a pound which it probably isnt).

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:lol:

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:rofl:

If the exchange rate doesn't improve I may end up selling the big issue!

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Sorry. I'm back there next week and would have bought up all the decent clothes. Am pretty much flying out with a pair of jeans and a jumper and two empty cases. :)

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You'll be cold. Don't wanna have to buy a trench coat and bring it back. :)

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Yeh, you'd have to move to Melbourne to get some wear out of it! :rofl:

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Everything!!

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That was perhaps the most obvious answer, but sadly the truth of the matter. Aside from fuel, which I think my airline might take exception to me bringing back on board, I'm pretty sure everything is cheaper than Australia.

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It's OK. I have my beanie as well :p

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don't forget our old friend

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...isplay.php?f=5

Re: Visiting UK, what's cheap?
 

Was back in Europe in September and bought the usual shoes, clothes etc but also bought wallpaper (40 pounds a roll instead of $250 here), le crueset pan and some other home wares.

Happy shopping

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Buy a shower head from B&Q that gives you a decent shower.

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....and lasts more than a few weeks

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B&Q is the last place I'd buy anything. I went into one in July and was shocked at how shite it was. Go to a proper plumbing shop for this kind of thing - it will better, and probably cheaper, than anything you can get in B&Q.

I recently installed an Aussie made Dorf ceiling mounted 'rain' shower and handshower combo and it's the best shower I've ever had.