Larissa

Given we've got a good year before we reach Aussie, any tips on what to buy over here would be much appreciated, especially since I always buy hubby presents for Crimbo etc. that I want...I know this thread has probably been covered before, but thought I'd ask again since there's quite a few newbies and new migrants arriving in Aus. What about kids stuff too?

amaslam

I've been told over and over to buy clothes before going to AU because they are expensive there. But that would depend also on your home country's pricing.

Big ticket electronics are very expensive in AU (TV's, home theatre). Both US and UK prices are less EVEN if you ship it from the originating country.

I think you go with what you need and if you are able to have people visit or you visit home you come in mind with a shopping trip as well. Or if you really need a lot of something (i.e. clothes, suits) take a flight to Singapore or Thailand (I got excellent suits made in Thailand and people always gush about the shopping in Singapore).

Larissa

Thanks for that - think we will stock up with clothes in the New Year sales. I really fancy getting a dishwasher - is it worth buying one here before we go? (Don't have the space or I'd get it now).
What about other white goods anyone?

Sandra

Clothes when they are for children....are not worth buying , little buggers grow out of them too damm quick and then they only want what their mates wear anyway. My son enjoyed three months of being head of the pack (from uk) and then like most wanted to be the same.

I have no idea on the electrical item answer, all our UK stuff is working ...and some.....the AUS stuff is cheap and somewhat nasty in places (looks cheap acts cheap).

Not not being a downer, seriously, it looks cheap here, and is cheap (price). All our Uk stuff after 18 months is working fine (DVD etc, our AUS VHS recorder here is crap and taping funny). Basically you get what you are paying for....and when coverting pounds to dollars, you think you find some bargins. Spend the money and buy good!

Cheers

karawara88

A return ticket. Only kidding

Sandra

Most rentals have dishwasher, this would be one of the UK items not worth bringing in terms of white goods, unless you already have one. Basically when people here say bring them (ie White Goods) they mean bring what you have not rebuy here to start up. If you need a fridge before you leave (6-18 months) buy one and bring it...don't bother buying things new. It is the replacement cost we all talk about when people already here talk about bring the lot.

I miss the decent front loader washing machine, the decent fridge and separate freezer, and fridge freezer.....they cost so much to replace....

IMOP Only of course!

Cheers

Sandra

I like your humour............move to Sydney ...next and I buy you first beer!

What are you doing up this time of night...no job yet? .....Be nice in response or they will think the week shift is taking over early after the weekend crowd!

Cheers

rumbletum

Did you take your TV with you and if you did, is that working too. Our telly is old and we wont be taking it, but were planning on buying a new widescreen when we get out there. What do you reckon. Better to buy here in the UK and ship it out.. ??