Guest Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Is there anything cheaper or better in Oz worth buying to ship back? I love Crocs and I assume they are cheaper here so going to stock up and Zierra shoes but any other ideas. A friend who returned last year said lots of Smiggle stuff! I was thinking maybe a tent, we gave ours away when we left the UK and camping with the heat and insects esp mossies haf no appeal to my OH so I just bought a two man but I do think they are cheaper/better here. Anyone who has returned regretted not bringing something? Pkease share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunni1234 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 tumble dryer :biggrin: got ours from masters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Can't thing of anything that was cheaper or of better quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob1 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Ugg boots much cheaper here, surf brand clothes are cheaper. Agree with smiggle. Tim tams, twisties, vegemite and other aussie food! Pearl jewelry. Anything aboriginal - would be quite nice to have a picture to remind you of Oz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chris955 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I cant think of much to be honest, most electrical stuff, white goods etc are comparable and most stuff is made for a global market anyway so quality doesnt really differ. Perhaps a rotary clothesline, the ones here are pretty weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winter1 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 You can buy a hills hoist in the UK see this there are also other sites that sell them, http://www.greenergardensolutions.co.uk/products-page/washing-lines/rotary-washing-lines/ However some things like blades and discs for tools if you are bringing them back UK sizes don't always fit. Try a UK internet sites if you need this sort of thing to find out what you can and cannot find. I had the same problem taking tools to Oz. One thing we found here is Lucas Paw Paw ointment can't get that in the UK, almost a miracle cure for skin complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Get a couple of new high end lap tops / tablets. make sure they are open and being used so that you dont have to pay tax. That would save you a few quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 tumble dryer :biggrin: got ours from mastersAre they cheaper in Australia? I would have thought there'd be less demand here therefore more expensive.Anyway it's a moot point, our UK house doesn't have room for one,Does anyone know the deal on white goods warranties when you move! Unfortunately we had to buy a new washer and it has a 2 year warranty - the brand is Haier (Chinese) and it is serviced by Fisher and Pakel. I don't recall those brands in the UK so thinking we might be better off selling it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Ugg boots much cheaper here, surf brand clothes are cheaper. Agree with smiggle. Tim tams, twisties, vegemite and other aussie food! Pearl jewelry. Anything aboriginal - would be quite nice to have a picture to remind you of Oz.Ugg boots I have thought about - I don't like traditional ones but I saw some biker style ones (by Ugg) and did think they might keep my toes toastie in the Scottish winter!I had thought about Pearl jewelry, Opal too and Aboriginal art - all nice to have money depending!My OH is a photographer, his main work is portraits and fashion but he did have two location shots selected for the Fremantle council calendar so I commissioned him to take some iconic photos which we'll have printed and framed once we're back.I'm sure a few packets of Tim Tams will come with us Vegemite - yuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Ugg boots I have thought about - I don't like traditional ones but I saw some biker style ones (by Ugg) and did think they might keep my toes toastie in the Scottish winter!I had thought about Pearl jewelry, Opal too and Aboriginal art - all nice to have money depending!My OH is a photographer, his main work is portraits and fashion but he did have two location shots selected for the Fremantle council calendar so I commissioned him to take some iconic photos which we'll have printed and framed once we're back.I'm sure a few packets of Tim Tams will come with us Vegemite - yuck! I bet if you asked people they'd all want uggs, you could bring a suitcase over full of them and make a profit lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I bet if you asked people they'd all want uggs, you could bring a suitcase over full of them and make a profit lol A stall at the Barras? I think UK customs might have something to say You've made me think though I should ask my friiends - anything you want Stacey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Lol haha you've got to love the barras! They might let you away with it - just tell them you have a addiction! you could bring me some chicken salt over lol. My dads cousin from melbourne is coming over to glasgow in 2 weeks and i told him to bring me some over but dont think he thinks im serious! Im going to see if i can buy it online, like the sound of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Akubra hats Way cheaper and more choice here You have to be a hat person I guess :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 You can buy a hills hoist in the UK see this there are also other sites that sell them, http://www.greenergardensolutions.co.uk/products-page/washing-lines/rotary-washing-lines/However some things like blades and discs for tools if you are bringing them back UK sizes don't always fit. Try a UK internet sites if you need this sort of thing to find out what you can and cannot find. I had the same problem taking tools to Oz. One thing we found here is Lucas Paw Paw ointment can't get that in the UK, almost a miracle cure for skin complaints. Thanks for the advice, I agree the rotary driers are much better here so good to know you can get decent ones in the UK. No trade tools for us, my OH's DIY tools came with us so I guess they'll be going back! I'm going to try the Paw Paw ointment now! Funny there were many things I missed when I came here, E45 cream being one but you find new things and adapt and I can't even remember most of the things I used now and I've been back 3 timesin 4 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Get a couple of new high end lap tops / tablets. make sure they are open and being used so that you dont have to pay tax. That would save you a few quid I'm intrigued by this, is that because laptops/tablets are cheaper in Oz? We have ancient desktops/laptops and plan to replace them when we got back - I bought a new Asus laptop at Harvey Norman and it packed up beyond repair after a few months, in the mean time I had got a laptop issued from work so I opted for a refund (I'd got it on interest free credit so it was better not to have to pay it off before we left) - it sounds like you're suggesting it would be better to buy one to take back but on the other hand what if it packed up after a few months again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Lol haha you've got to love the barras! They might let you away with it - just tell them you have a addiction! you could bring me some chicken salt over lol. My dads cousin from melbourne is coming over to glasgow in 2 weeks and i told him to bring me some over but dont think he thinks im serious! Im going to see if i can buy it online, like the sound of it Chicken salt, yep not seen that anywhere else in the world! Not sure what the UK rules would be on bringing some in - I could see it doing well in chippys! I've had it once on chips and it was pretty tasty but just hoping there was no actually chicken in it as I'm a veggie - it was a mistake and I haven't risked it since, though I'm pretty sure it'll just be flavoring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Akubra hats Way cheaper and more choice here You have to be a hat person I guess :wink: I've no idea what it is so I guess I'm not a hat person! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janine the party queen Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Personally found Uggs are more expensive over here.They dont have the colours and styles you can get in the UK. When our 12 yr old niece was here last year ,she was told many of the styles are made for export only !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Personally found Uggs are more expensive over here.They dont have the colours and styles you can get in the UK.When our 12 yr old niece was here last year ,she was told many of the styles are made for export only !!!! Is this the genuine Uggs or copies? The ones I like are $350 but they are genuine Uggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janine the party queen Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Genuine ones Easy enough to check on Amazon,Schuh etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I'm intrigued by this, is that because laptops/tablets are cheaper in Oz? We have ancient desktops/laptops and plan to replace them when we got back - I bought a new Asus laptop at Harvey Norman and it packed up beyond repair after a few months, in the mean time I had got a laptop issued from work so I opted for a refund (I'd got it on interest free credit so it was better not to have to pay it off before we left) - it sounds like you're suggesting it would be better to buy one to take back but on the other hand what if it packed up after a few months again? I am confused by this as well, as i find computer equipment to be expensive in Oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Well this kind of answers it: http://www.office.co.uk/womens/ugg/kensington_biker_boot/17/7246/19556/1/ £160 in the UK but that is in a sale - normally £240 so at full price they are cheaper in Australia at the current exchange rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Warranties are null and void on things like white goods. I'd personally not bother. Check if you buy computers of any kind also. May well not be valid warranty wise. You can buy decent ones over here for reasonable prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Blundstones would be my thing. Have no interest in Ugg boots Blunnies are usually double the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northshorepom Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I've no idea what it is so I guess I'm not a hat person! LOL http://www.akubra.com.au/products.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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