How Much??? You're Joking!!
Jun 14th 2004, 4:43 pm
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How Much??? You're Joking!!
Now we've moved out to the Seattle area - goodbye NC, it was nice and hot but the food was killing me, quadruple bypass anyone?? - and we're getting quite settled in Redmond, we decided to explore the area.
We came across a shop festooned with Union Jacks called The British Pantry (wonder what they sell, I thought...) and Mrs Vern suggested we nip in and get her some real tea bags. I don't drink the stuff myself but she's pining for some Clipper or Tetleys.....
Jeez!!! The prices!! It's a wonder the woman behind the counter wasn't wearing a balacalava and carrying a sawn off shoota!!
$22 for a box of 160 Yorkshire tea bags!!! 99c for a Crunchie! $3.50 for a packet of Hob Nobs!! I was out of there faster than you could say 'large overdraft', dragging Mrs Vern and the three little Verns behind me...she was more outraged than me - she reckons they should wear three-cornered hats and shout 'stand and deliver!' when you go in there...it was very quickly decided that we would make do with the stuff she gets from Safeways!!
It gave me an idea though...if I set up a website flogging this stuff (you know, marmite, chocolate Hob Nobs, cough candy twists, that sort of gear) by mail order at reasonable prices, how many takers would I get???
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
We came across a shop festooned with Union Jacks called The British Pantry (wonder what they sell, I thought...) and Mrs Vern suggested we nip in and get her some real tea bags. I don't drink the stuff myself but she's pining for some Clipper or Tetleys.....
Jeez!!! The prices!! It's a wonder the woman behind the counter wasn't wearing a balacalava and carrying a sawn off shoota!!
$22 for a box of 160 Yorkshire tea bags!!! 99c for a Crunchie! $3.50 for a packet of Hob Nobs!! I was out of there faster than you could say 'large overdraft', dragging Mrs Vern and the three little Verns behind me...she was more outraged than me - she reckons they should wear three-cornered hats and shout 'stand and deliver!' when you go in there...it was very quickly decided that we would make do with the stuff she gets from Safeways!!
It gave me an idea though...if I set up a website flogging this stuff (you know, marmite, chocolate Hob Nobs, cough candy twists, that sort of gear) by mail order at reasonable prices, how many takers would I get???
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
Jun 14th 2004, 4:46 pm
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Re: How Much??? You're Joking!!
Originally posted by Big Vern
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
Jun 14th 2004, 5:11 pm
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Re: How Much??? You're Joking!!
Originally posted by Big Vern
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
They cite poor exchange rate and high import costs from the UK.
Fortunately have some visitors over the summer which will help.
Jun 14th 2004, 5:11 pm
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Re: How Much??? You're Joking!!
Originally posted by Big Vern
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
Jun 14th 2004, 5:21 pm
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Re: How Much??? You're Joking!!
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Jun 14th 2004, 5:33 pm
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Re: How Much??? You're Joking!!
Originally posted by Big Vern
Now we've moved out to the Seattle area - goodbye NC, it was nice and hot but the food was killing me, quadruple bypass anyone?? - and we're getting quite settled in Redmond, we decided to explore the area.
We came across a shop festooned with Union Jacks called The British Pantry (wonder what they sell, I thought...) and Mrs Vern suggested we nip in and get her some real tea bags. I don't drink the stuff myself but she's pining for some Clipper or Tetleys.....
Jeez!!! The prices!! It's a wonder the woman behind the counter wasn't wearing a balacalava and carrying a sawn off shoota!!
$22 for a box of 160 Yorkshire tea bags!!! 99c for a Crunchie! $3.50 for a packet of Hob Nobs!! I was out of there faster than you could say 'large overdraft', dragging Mrs Vern and the three little Verns behind me...she was more outraged than me - she reckons they should wear three-cornered hats and shout 'stand and deliver!' when you go in there...it was very quickly decided that we would make do with the stuff she gets from Safeways!!
It gave me an idea though...if I set up a website flogging this stuff (you know, marmite, chocolate Hob Nobs, cough candy twists, that sort of gear) by mail order at reasonable prices, how many takers would I get???
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
Now we've moved out to the Seattle area - goodbye NC, it was nice and hot but the food was killing me, quadruple bypass anyone?? - and we're getting quite settled in Redmond, we decided to explore the area.
We came across a shop festooned with Union Jacks called The British Pantry (wonder what they sell, I thought...) and Mrs Vern suggested we nip in and get her some real tea bags. I don't drink the stuff myself but she's pining for some Clipper or Tetleys.....
Jeez!!! The prices!! It's a wonder the woman behind the counter wasn't wearing a balacalava and carrying a sawn off shoota!!
$22 for a box of 160 Yorkshire tea bags!!! 99c for a Crunchie! $3.50 for a packet of Hob Nobs!! I was out of there faster than you could say 'large overdraft', dragging Mrs Vern and the three little Verns behind me...she was more outraged than me - she reckons they should wear three-cornered hats and shout 'stand and deliver!' when you go in there...it was very quickly decided that we would make do with the stuff she gets from Safeways!!
It gave me an idea though...if I set up a website flogging this stuff (you know, marmite, chocolate Hob Nobs, cough candy twists, that sort of gear) by mail order at reasonable prices, how many takers would I get???
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
Vern there are plenty of online retailers of British foods ect.
Just look.
Mind you there prices aint too good either. What with the shipping costs ect.
Jun 14th 2004, 5:50 pm
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Re: How Much??? You're Joking!!
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Jun 14th 2004, 5:51 pm
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Vern... usually you will get better prices on stuff in supermarkets etc... although there is not a huge difference.
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Jun 14th 2004, 5:56 pm
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Re: How Much??? You're Joking!!
Originally posted by Big Vern
Now we've moved out to the Seattle area - goodbye NC, it was nice and hot but the food was killing me, quadruple bypass anyone?? - and we're getting quite settled in Redmond, we decided to explore the area.
We came across a shop festooned with Union Jacks called The British Pantry (wonder what they sell, I thought...) and Mrs Vern suggested we nip in and get her some real tea bags. I don't drink the stuff myself but she's pining for some Clipper or Tetleys.....
Jeez!!! The prices!! It's a wonder the woman behind the counter wasn't wearing a balacalava and carrying a sawn off shoota!!
$22 for a box of 160 Yorkshire tea bags!!! 99c for a Crunchie! $3.50 for a packet of Hob Nobs!! I was out of there faster than you could say 'large overdraft', dragging Mrs Vern and the three little Verns behind me...she was more outraged than me - she reckons they should wear three-cornered hats and shout 'stand and deliver!' when you go in there...it was very quickly decided that we would make do with the stuff she gets from Safeways!!
It gave me an idea though...if I set up a website flogging this stuff (you know, marmite, chocolate Hob Nobs, cough candy twists, that sort of gear) by mail order at reasonable prices, how many takers would I get???
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
Now we've moved out to the Seattle area - goodbye NC, it was nice and hot but the food was killing me, quadruple bypass anyone?? - and we're getting quite settled in Redmond, we decided to explore the area.
We came across a shop festooned with Union Jacks called The British Pantry (wonder what they sell, I thought...) and Mrs Vern suggested we nip in and get her some real tea bags. I don't drink the stuff myself but she's pining for some Clipper or Tetleys.....
Jeez!!! The prices!! It's a wonder the woman behind the counter wasn't wearing a balacalava and carrying a sawn off shoota!!
$22 for a box of 160 Yorkshire tea bags!!! 99c for a Crunchie! $3.50 for a packet of Hob Nobs!! I was out of there faster than you could say 'large overdraft', dragging Mrs Vern and the three little Verns behind me...she was more outraged than me - she reckons they should wear three-cornered hats and shout 'stand and deliver!' when you go in there...it was very quickly decided that we would make do with the stuff she gets from Safeways!!
It gave me an idea though...if I set up a website flogging this stuff (you know, marmite, chocolate Hob Nobs, cough candy twists, that sort of gear) by mail order at reasonable prices, how many takers would I get???
What's the most overpriced British commodity you've come across???
Jun 14th 2004, 7:02 pm
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These prices are outrageous I agree....nonetheless if you really want a Yorkie choc bar or some tea you just have to pay it. Only gets unbearable if you do your weekly shop in the British Aisle!
You have to think of it as a treat! And stock up when at home!
You have to think of it as a treat! And stock up when at home!
Jun 14th 2004, 8:29 pm
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Do you have a Meijer in your area? The one close to us has a teeny tiny international section and I get 80 PG Tips for $7.99
99 cents for a crunchy? Well worth it in my opinion! Yum!!
99 cents for a crunchy? Well worth it in my opinion!
Yum!!
Jun 14th 2004, 8:50 pm
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Originally posted by ElsieTheMaid
Do you have a Meijer in your area? The one close to us has a teeny tiny international section and I get 80 PG Tips for $7.99
99 cents for a crunchy? Well worth it in my opinion! Yum!!
Do you have a Meijer in your area? The one close to us has a teeny tiny international section and I get 80 PG Tips for $7.99
99 cents for a crunchy? Well worth it in my opinion!
Yum!!
Jun 14th 2004, 10:02 pm
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Originally posted by ElsieTheMaid
Do you have a Meijer in your area? The one close to us has a teeny tiny international section and I get 80 PG Tips for $7.99
99 cents for a crunchy? Well worth it in my opinion! Yum!!
Do you have a Meijer in your area? The one close to us has a teeny tiny international section and I get 80 PG Tips for $7.99
99 cents for a crunchy? Well worth it in my opinion!
Yum!!
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Jun 14th 2004, 11:51 pm
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its the water lady... I couldn't do without tea at home...here (CAlif).. it doesn't matter what I do.. it tastes like a vending machine took a crap in my cup.
Jun 14th 2004, 11:55 pm
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Originally posted by USBound
its the water lady... I couldn't do without tea at home...here (CAlif).. it doesn't matter what I do.. it tastes like a vending machine took a crap in my cup.
its the water lady... I couldn't do without tea at home...here (CAlif).. it doesn't matter what I do.. it tastes like a vending machine took a crap in my cup.