what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Mar 10th 2006, 8:52 pm
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by nickyc
But we might only have 99 different flavours of yoghurt - instead of the 100 flavours they may be used to. 
Funnily enough we do actually have PROPER Cadbury's chocolate (again 95 different varieties) all made in a PROPER Cadbury's chocolate factory in Tasmania.
Funnily enough we do actually have PROPER Cadbury's chocolate (again 95 different varieties) all made in a PROPER Cadbury's chocolate factory in Tasmania.
As you probably guessed I am a SERIOUS CHOCOHOLIC!
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Mar 10th 2006, 8:54 pm
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by iPom
Don't take white goods with you ... much better in Aus, esp washing machines. Fridges much better there too, designed to cope with the heat. A UK fridge would burn out in a matter of days from exhaustion!
Yes you'd have to pay tax.... It's not worth your while.
Yes you'd have to pay tax.... It's not worth your while.
Mar 10th 2006, 8:55 pm
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by fraser
White goods are a fortune here, much cheaper in the UK.
I never found that but I guess it depends on what and where you're buying.
Mar 10th 2006, 8:58 pm
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by iPom
I never found that but I guess it depends on what and where you're buying.
Front load washing machines, dishwashers and built in ovens are a fortune.
Mar 10th 2006, 11:01 pm
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by fraser
Not where you are buying but what, you can't buy a decent fridge for anything under a $1000.
Front load washing machines, dishwashers and built in ovens are a fortune.
Front load washing machines, dishwashers and built in ovens are a fortune.
Dysons are also more expensive here so if you are a fan bring one with you.
I've had to buy a new dishwasher here and it was $1400 - Bosch.
Wouldn't bring a fridge - ones designed for Oz are preferable.
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Mar 11th 2006, 3:05 am
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by chris and farideh
the reason I asked was, when we lived in germany we couldnt most simple things, like tea bages, things like that unless you went to the english shop and paid 5 times over, and the same when hubby goes to US, he said they dont sell decent tea bags.
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Mar 11th 2006, 9:37 am
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by iPom
How about Hellman's Manonnaise? I have not had a good experience with Aussie mayo ...
Oxo are here but.......... I sadly compared the ingredients to a UK Oxo and they are different.. please don't ask me what the differences are!!..
The main thing we have missed is inks for our printer. We have an Epson Photo RX420.. this model doesn't exist in Oz nor do the cartridges, tried the cartridges made for the RX430, they look the same but don't work... getting them flown over from the UK now..
Tetley extra strong tea bags are great!!
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Mar 11th 2006, 9:44 am
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by JJJHM
tried the cartridges made for the RX430, they look the same but don't work... getting them flown over from the UK now..
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Mar 11th 2006, 9:50 am
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by Hutch
It might come to that when the rellies stop coming to visit and refuse to pay the postage!!... just put in RX420 into that link it brings up the RX430 cartidge!!... Thanks for trying though!!
Mar 11th 2006, 9:56 am
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by JJJHM
It might come to that when the rellies stop coming to visit and refuse to pay the postage!!... just put in RX420 into that link it brings up the RX430 cartidge!!... Thanks for trying though!!
Any luck on eBay?
If we were still in Whiteley, we could be your sole distributor.
Mar 11th 2006, 10:39 am
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by chris and farideh
My hubby is totally crazy about he's tea bags, when he travels aborad, half of he's suitcase is filled with tea bags.
as he said he needs he's decent cup of tea.
guys who have already moved to OZ, do you ever wish that you should have packed certain things with you, that is hard to get out there.
now he keep saying do they have OXO cubes out there or do we have to take loads with us.
this is just for fun,
farideh
as he said he needs he's decent cup of tea.
guys who have already moved to OZ, do you ever wish that you should have packed certain things with you, that is hard to get out there.
now he keep saying do they have OXO cubes out there or do we have to take loads with us.
this is just for fun,
farideh
Mar 11th 2006, 10:41 am
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by weeman111
Has anyone on here took nothing except their clothes,we dont have very much as we have been living with parent since we got married(not great but saved a lot!)We were thinking just taking personal stuff and buy everything over there,are household things more expensive?Cheers Claire
Mar 11th 2006, 10:49 am
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by fraser
I'm surprised you own anything at all comin from the poor half of Glasgow
Mar 12th 2006, 12:56 am
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
Originally Posted by weeman111
Has anyone on here took nothing except their clothes,we dont have very much as we have been living with parent since we got married(not great but saved a lot!)We were thinking just taking personal stuff and buy everything over there,are household things more expensive?
To be honest, I couldn't tell you if household things are cheaper... we tend to compare prices between outlets in Melbourne rather than comparing prices with back in the UK. After all, we're earning Australian Dollars now, not the strong British Pound!
I'm not sure if this helps you at all, but yes... it can be done! It also makes it easier for you to travel when you get here and you don't have to worry about shipping costs!
Cheers!
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Mar 12th 2006, 4:32 am
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Re: what did you wish that you should have brought from UK, that you can't get in oz.
These things I have not been able to get here and I miss:
PG TIPS Tea Bags - they are the best and none of the Aussie ones come close. Relies were bringing them over for me but I had to stop as when they ran out I realised how bad the others were!
Hula Hoops
Jaffa Cakes
Monster Munch
Those funny long shaped crisps in prawn flavour.
Custard Creams a double pack for 59p in England a single pack here is more than that.
Shreddies, Ready Brek
Most other things you can get here now. S&W mayo is Hellmans, Oh So Saucy is Bisto and OXO is the same.
Over all the food here is better anyway less prepackaged things. Mind you I would kill for pre-packaged curries.....
PG TIPS Tea Bags - they are the best and none of the Aussie ones come close. Relies were bringing them over for me but I had to stop as when they ran out I realised how bad the others were!
Hula Hoops
Jaffa Cakes
Monster Munch
Those funny long shaped crisps in prawn flavour.
Custard Creams a double pack for 59p in England a single pack here is more than that.
Shreddies, Ready Brek
Most other things you can get here now. S&W mayo is Hellmans, Oh So Saucy is Bisto and OXO is the same.
Over all the food here is better anyway less prepackaged things. Mind you I would kill for pre-packaged curries.....