What do you always buy when in the US?

I started thinking earlier about my shopping that I have to get when I'm next in the USA - there's a long list! Some of it is stuff that I can't get in the UK and some of it (mainly toiletries and make-up) I buy because it is still cheaper in the US even with the current exchange rate.

So what does everyone else buy? I can't be the only one who can spend lots of money when faced with a Sephora or Target?!

Sour Patch Kids.

[Darren Wheeler]

Fusion razor blades
Enegizer AA/AAA lithium batteries
Icebreaker socks
Rite-in-the-rain pens and note pads.

I always seem to be bringing pack a pair of Uggs for my wife - as they are much cheaper in the USA.

For me, jeans. And I try not to buy a new mac product....

I always seem to be bringing pack a pair of Uggs for my wife - as they are much cheaper in the USA.

I'll definitely agree with that one - I have bought several pairs in the US as they are about half the price of the UK.

[Decker]

Jelly Bellies
GNC Mega Men vitamins
Massive Listerines
Airborne tablets
Henna and Placenta conditioner

Melatonin!

For me it's always Levi's

MUCH cheaper in the US, wider range of styles / fits, and made of better, longer lasting cotton

501's can still be had for $25....

Peter

Tommy Bahamas shirts ... loads of them!

Tommy Bahamas shirts ... loads of them!

Absolutely, the only shop my husband will go into willingly is Norstroms so he can stock up on TB trousers. y)

Deodorant
Toothpaste
Socks
CKs
Tod's shoes

Her in doors Mrs Donkeyman likes spending in New York, Fossil, Tiffanys Jewellery,NYPD outfits for the little man. All I get is a pair of Levi 501"s 2NDS If she has her way.

[Neil]

Lots of Jelly Belly Beans
Hersheys Creamy Milk Chocolate
Abercrombie and Fitch clothes galore

Cat boots
Captain Crunch

Apart from Too much:

Kids shoes- the UK is such a rip off..
Kiehls
Tumi - always room for something else..
Those flatbread things, that are hard to find over here

Jelly Bellies

Lots of Jelly Belly Beans

y) glad it is not just me!

My normal purchases generally are:

Carmex lipbalm
Advils
Dark chocolate M&M's
Clinique stuff
Bath and Body Works handwash
Hydrocortisone cream
Crystal Light drink sachets

:X

Tommy B's socks and jeans.
Had a nice chat with the manager at Coconut Point TB's.
Folks over there like shopping in M and S when over here.
They do not appreciate Tesco's foray across the pond.

My normal purchases generally are:

Carmex lipbalm
Advils
Dark chocolate M&M's
Clinique stuff
Bath and Body Works handwash
Hydrocortisone cream
Crystal Light drink sachets

:X

Mrs FB loves those crystal lights.

we buy advils, razor blades, shirts (dress ones for work )trainers

UGGs, all things A+F/Hollister and Victoria Secrets underwear for Dragonbaby.
CK underwear, Banana Republic shirts and A+F Fierce cologne for Mr DL.
For me, Creme de La Mer eye cream, high end shoes (much much cheaper than in the UK and the assistants usually far more helpful) and cosmetics/fragrance.I also spend lots in Bath and Body Works .
I also stock up on melatonin, Carmex, and Day/Night Quills .
DL

[Darren Wheeler]

Oh, Thanks DL.

Mustn't forget the day/nitquils. Not sure what they put in them but much better than day/night nurse.

[Nottingham Nick]

In the years I have been flying to the States (currency fluctuations aside) I think the price differential for a lot of things has got better in the UK's favour. Also, many of the brands that were only available in the US, are now on sale in Tesco and Asda.

We used to come back with real bargains on CD's, Videos (remember them?) and lots of other things.

There is still money to be saved on a few things - most of which have already been mentioned - my essential purchases -

Jeans
Razor blades.
Ink jet cartridges
Advil
Hershey's cookies and cream kisses
Pepperidge Farm cookies.
Red Sox T-shirts and Polo shirts. ^)
Lite ranch dressing.
Sam Adams beer.


To name but a few.

Nick

Mustn't forget the day/nitquils. Not sure what they put in them but much better than day/night nurse.

Make sure you have your ID with you when buying them - I was asked for ID when buying them a few weeks ago in Target! ?|

Advil is great isn't it, always buy a few bottles if I'm running low.

Also, CKs and some plain white T-shirts in Macys.
Renu contact lens solution in small bottles, great to carry round but you can't seem to get it here.
North Face
Under Armour
Adidas stuff

Used to love popping into Virgin in Times Square and getting some bargains, seem a lot harder to find nowadays, especially as both Virgin stores have shut. The bookstores don't discount as much. Cheaper jsut to buy on play or amazon.

[Darren Wheeler]

Never been asked in Wal-Mart. They must be less fussy