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    Cheap stuff in Britain...

    that are costly in Manila?

    My customer's answer:
    1. Internet access

    What about T-shirts, souvenir items, electronic equipment, others?


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    most of them are made in china
    Filipina a born survivor!


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    Quote Originally Posted by srvfan View Post
    that are costly in Manila?

    My customer's answer:
    1. Internet access

    What about T-shirts, souvenir items, electronic equipment, others?

    clothes from primark or asda
    made in india & china


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    Jet is collecting £1-2 pounds bits and bobs to send over in a balikbayan box before Xmas.....

    I give up........


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    Quote Originally Posted by aromulus View Post
    Jet is collecting £1-2 pounds bits and bobs to send over in a balikbayan box before Xmas.....

    I give up........
    if you've got a tk maxx shop near you, http://www.tkmaxx.com/

    they usually have electronic gadgets as well as clothes, kids toys etc.. fairly cheap, i bought a gigantic universal remote control, that near impossible to lose , near 1ft long and 3inches wide, big buttons on, so old people can use it easily for £5 the other day


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    Quote Originally Posted by aromulus View Post
    Jet is collecting £1-2 pounds bits and bobs to send over in a balikbayan box before Xmas.....

    I give up........
    The Missus does that and gets cheap cosmetics and smellies from work. Im not sure if she is going for a balikbayan box or a 40ft walk container at present.
    But untill she decides and packs them all to be sent off, I could do with some space so i can breath out while at home.
    I literaly have to pop out for some air otherwise my rib cage might snap due to lack of room


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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    if you've got a tk maxx shop near you, http://www.tkmaxx.com/

    they usually have electronic gadgets as well as clothes, kids toys etc.. fairly cheap, i bought a gigantic universal remote control, that near impossible to lose , near 1ft long and 3inches wide, big buttons on, so old people can use it easily for £5 the other day

    When the missus first got here three years back i showed her the local tk max and it was a bit chaotic so we avoided it.

    The other week we went in it and found it had an upstairs it was like some mad old curoisty shop (how freaky i gotta walk past the real one tomorrow) but i have to say im glad i didn't buy a wlking stick in there might be on a charge now

    That looks like its due a visit for the grand filling of the box back to phills


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    i just like the electronic gadgets they have, similar to what the gadget shop use to sell b4 they went bump , but from more well known brands


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    Quote Originally Posted by joebloggs View Post
    i just like the electronic gadgets they have, similar to what the gadget shop use to sell b4 they went bump , but from more well known brands
    Snap we also have a shop toys for boys or something like that nearby loads of very useful gadgets


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    Pound Shop! hehe

    Lidl? ALdi? hehe...

    or go to Carboot Sale on Sundays? Toink!


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    mobile phones, digicam, LCD tv and other gadgets are cheap here. also Pound Land or 99p Stores


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    Clothes shopping is definitely cheaper in the Philippines...i found that Toiletries i.e. shower gels are cheaper in Britain and definitely more varieties.


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    Clothes, shoes,transport, food, BOOZE, property,gas,tax lol Cheaper in phills.

    Electrical items, Cheaper in U.K.


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    ^^Including guitar??? I could get an authentic Fender Strat for less? I'm looking for the most coveted Eric Johnson 1952 Sunburst Strat. Here in the PI it's around Php52,000, and always sold out!!!

    What about Eric Clapton's Blackie?


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    Quote Originally Posted by srvfan View Post
    that are costly in Manila?

    My customer's answer:
    1. Internet access

    What about T-shirts, souvenir items, electronic equipment, others?
    there is no cheap stuff in britain to be honest
    all things are possible!


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    even charity shops here are expensive
    all things are possible!


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    Quote Originally Posted by vbkelly View Post
    even charity shops here are expensive


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    99p store or Poundland


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    Dont forget'' POUND STRETCHER''....some of ther stuff were lower than 99p


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    Cars are cheaper here and still in excellent condition.
    Cars in the Philippines are darer, eventhough its used, 10 owners, no aircon, no tax, no insurance, broken window, rusty doors, lots of faulty, and it still expensive!
    There is always death and taxes; however, death doesn't get worse every year.


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