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Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
I just bought a new (not the biggest but very good for a second) Fridge-Freezer.
A great deal at Best Buy for $379...with tax $435. The nearest in size I could find on Currys was the equivalent of $1100. I did find something from Argos for equivalent $450 so pretty close. Must remember not to bother with Currys should I need appliances in the UK. |
Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by Shakyuk
(Post 12215476)
I live in Wigan,
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Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by christmasoompa
(Post 12215484)
Ah. All becomes clear.
OK, as you were. I was wondering what I was doing that was so terrible choosing to bring my children up in the UK, but it's clearly a very different way of life where I live to where you are. I suspect you'll find very similar in Canada's cities though, pretty much any city or major town has similar issues with drugs and violence unfortunately. My solution is to hide myself away in the countryside and only venture to a city about twice a year! :lol: Chorley to be fair is a lot nicer. I've had the Canadian dream for awhile and the crap of Wigan affects me much less as an adult as I have more control of avoiding things than I did as a child. I decided to just stay put and save while I sort the Canada thing out. Myself and my partner appreciate that the grass isn't always greener but we want to give it a shot. We plan to start in Calgary because we think it'll be easier to begin in a city, but we plan on finding a small town to settle in. I made the mistake of going to China town in Vancouver seeking a Chinese... so I've seen some of the bad in Canada, but my friends in Vancouver (who lived in Wigan and then Chorley coincidentally) both said they feel it's a lot safer and the kids have a more positive environment. My friend lives in Liverpool (the one who nearly lost his eye) and I do like the city, it's nowhere near as bad as Manchester. It has it's problems such as the riots in 2011 (which the council still haven't cleaned up from). But because we're planning on giving Canada a try we figured there's no point having the expense of a move for a short time. We're aiming to land late this year/early next if everything goes well. |
Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by Buck2467
(Post 12215325)
Thanks Howefamily. I've already checked out IMP group and is one of the few employers that looks like the way ahead. In fact they've got a job advertised that is exactly what I do now and on the same airframe, however, frustratingly no indication of salary. I'm sure I'll find work, just prefer not to take a drop in pay
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Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by Shakyuk
(Post 12215542)
Sorry my passionate hatred of Wigan threw me into rant mode ha.
Originally Posted by Shakyuk
(Post 12215542)
but my friends in Vancouver (who lived in Wigan and then Chorley coincidentally) both said they feel it's a lot safer and the kids have a more positive environment.
As always said on BE, it all depends on where you go to and from. |
Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12215528)
Must remember not to bother with Currys should I need appliances in the UK.
Oh crikey! Don't bother with Curry's coz they are sh*te customer service and expensive! Don't bother with anyone else other than AO.com, coz AO.com are cheap, quick, huge selection and get the job done! |
Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by christmasoompa
(Post 12215883)
As always said on BE, it all depends on where you go to and from. Don't get me wrong, Vancouver isn't what I want, rural living is what I'm looking for. I found Vancouver a very nice easy going city, but it was quite pretentious. |
Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by Hurlabrick
(Post 12215914)
Don't bother with Curry's coz they are sh*te customer service and expensive!
Cooker, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, two stereos, iron etc... All my stuff in the 80s and 90s came from Currys or Comet because they were cheapest. Tell a lie...my washing machine came from Rumbelows. :lol: My computer came from PC World but I see it's now Currys/PC World. :lol: |
Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by BristolUK
(Post 12216065)
What happened?
Cooker, fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster, two stereos, iron etc... All my stuff in the 80s and 90s came from Currys or Comet because they were cheapest. Tell a lie...my washing machine came from Rumbelows. :lol: My computer came from PC World but I see it's now Currys/PC World. :lol: Comet went bust a couple of years back. PC World is now part of the same group as Currys (imaginatively called Currys PC World) Currys is no more than a box shifter with stores and clueless staff. Twice now, we have checked stock levels for a particular item in the local store then gone there to buy it only to be told they were out of stock, when we pointed to the stock levels on our tablet they just said 'oh that's only a guide, it's almost always out of date' - shrugged and walked off. Needless to say my other half went ballistic!!! Rumbelows - aaahhhh, yes I recall their Walton on Thames store!!! |
Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by Hurlabrick
(Post 12216077)
Rumbelows - aaahhhh, yes I recall their Walton on Thames store!!!
My Granny lived in Shepperton so we regularly went to Walton! I remember when I was a teenager being dragged around clothing stores in Walton to buy a suitable outfit for a New Years Eve thing as my Mum wouldn't let me wear jeans and sneakers and I hadn't brought anything else with me from France. Lol |
Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by DandNHill
(Post 12216089)
Walton on Thames! Brings back many memories!
My Granny lived in Shepperton so we regularly went to Walton! I remember when I was a teenager being dragged around clothing stores in Walton to buy a suitable outfit for a New Years Eve thing as my Mum wouldn't let me wear jeans and sneakers and I hadn't brought anything else with me from France. Lol Technically, we were in Oatlands, so preferred to be associated with Weybridge. Only went to Walton under duress - as for Shepperton?? Other side of the river??? Argh!!!!:rofl::rofl: |
Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by Hurlabrick
(Post 12216077)
Currys...we have checked stock levels for a particular item in the local store then gone there to buy it only to be told they were out of stock, when we pointed to the stock levels on our tablet they just said 'oh that's only a guide, it's almost always out of date'
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Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by christmasoompa
(Post 12215484)
Ah. All becomes clear.
OK, as you were. I was wondering what I was doing that was so terrible choosing to bring my children up in the UK, but it's clearly a very different way of life where I live to where you are. I suspect you'll find very similar in Canada's cities though, pretty much any city or major town has similar issues with drugs and violence unfortunately. My solution is to hide myself away in the countryside and only venture to a city about twice a year! :lol: |
Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by Howefamily
(Post 12216330)
I have not seen the level that was being described in Wigan and what I have seen in the cities in the SE of England, in Halifax. Totally different ambience outside a nightclub at 3am
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Re: Things that are cheaper in the UK vs Canada?
Originally Posted by christmasoompa
(Post 12216334)
They have nightclubs in Halifax?!? :blink::lol:
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