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What should I buy in USA?

17 replies

bigbumbum · 21/02/2026 18:29

Travelling to the states this year for the first time in ages.

Is anything worth buying out there because it’s cheaper? I know apple products are but we don’t need anything from there at the moment.

Ive got teenager niece and nephew anything I could buy as a cool auntie present?

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cheapskatemum · 21/02/2026 20:09

If you go to outlet malls you can get Levi’s much cheaper than in UK. Last time I went prices of most things had risen & the £/$ rate meant the fantastic deals we used to get on things like plain cotton t shirts & Nike sportswear weren’t available.

Mypoorbody · 21/02/2026 20:10

Go to Trader Joes and see what takes your fancy.

MrsTerryPratchett · 21/02/2026 20:18

Nothing. Fueling a psychopath.

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iwouldshagtomhardy · 21/02/2026 20:22

Levis will be about $49.99 but you would have to know which style. Carhartt also goes down well with some. Buy paracetemol and ibuprofen PM - it has a good antihistamine in which gives you a great night's sleep. I also buy lidocaine creme and hydrocortisone creme.

ZenNudist · 21/02/2026 20:22

Nothing it's all £££££££

Specialagentblond · 21/02/2026 20:28

Melatonin gummies
tech- my cousin brought over surface pro for 40%cheaper. The dollar has dropped a bit so won’t be as expensive as it was to eat out etc but be prepared to be shocked at the prices when you go.

CraftyNavySeal · 21/02/2026 20:29

Ibuprofen and paracetamol, not cheaper but you can buy in useful quantities.

Differin - retinol that you need a prescription for here.

Melatonin if you have sleep problems.

Teeth whitening strips.

TrashHeap · 21/02/2026 20:32

MrsTerryPratchett · 21/02/2026 20:18

Nothing. Fueling a psychopath.

This.

Don't give tourism to that mess of a country.

DrCalLightman · 21/02/2026 20:32

Melatonin
Dissolvable Tylenol or Goodies - dissolve on your tongue
Depending where youre going

Cowboy boots, there are places where you buy 1 pair and get 2 free. So if you want to get boots as a family it can be a good deal. (My last were about $360 for good brand type for 3 pairs)

Watch out for the quality in the outlets

FionnulaTheCooler · 21/02/2026 20:32

Snack packs of goldfish crackers and M&Ms in flavours you don't get in the UK would go down well with my teenager.

tarheelbaby · 21/02/2026 20:33

I go to the US regularly (as you can guess from my MN name). Just buy what you like and enjoy it. In recent years, I have bought: sandals, a giant suitcase, bed sheets, jeans, t-shirts.

mondaytosunday · 21/02/2026 20:38

We go to an outlet mall and my son gets Levi’s and sports branded stuff like Nike, and official team baseball caps. My daughter loves the thrift shops - unlike here they are soooo cheap! Last time she came out with: two pairs leather boots, one pair shoes, two skirts, two jumpers, one leather jacket, one tweed blazer, one corduroy blazer and a velvet evening jacket. All for $110! She’s bringing an extra suitcase this time.
I usually bring back a couple cake mixes as they have about four times the variety. Sephora stuff though not sure how much cheaper it is over there now. My friend asked for Stove Top stuffing mix! Not sure that would interest a teenager though!

Thedogscollar · 21/02/2026 20:40

MrsTerryPratchett · 21/02/2026 20:18

Nothing. Fueling a psychopath.

Absolutely this. Wouldn't even set foot in that country atm. He's a lunatic.

SandrenaIsMyBloodType · 21/02/2026 20:44

Lumify eye drops.
Sarah Creal makeup

cheapskatemum · 22/02/2026 18:12

FionnulaTheCooler · 21/02/2026 20:32

Snack packs of goldfish crackers and M&Ms in flavours you don't get in the UK would go down well with my teenager.

Oo yes, peanut butter M&Ms are delicious & you can buy them in very large sized bags, 500g, from memory.

Justfivemoreminutesplease · 22/02/2026 18:15

Caramel m&ms

curious79 · 22/02/2026 18:16

depending on where you go there's a lot of legalised cannabis so you could have an evening of being off your head. Just don't bring it back

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