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Off to the States... what shall i buy

156 replies

cherrypied · 23/07/2023 18:21

I'm thinking cheap must haves

Melatonin and white strips on the list. Im sure DH will beeline for neon shade of fanta!

Anything else?

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LuluAskIndia · 23/07/2023 22:11

Jolly Rancher hard candy.
(The blue raspberry and watermelon flavours).

For me.

Thanking you muchly!

Gingerboy22 · 23/07/2023 22:15

Levis.

givemeglitter · 23/07/2023 22:24

Azo for cystitis

I stocked up when I went to Vegas they don't sell it here

WellJuhnelle · 23/07/2023 22:28

Brown sugar cinnamon pop tarts are my guilty pleasure when I go to the states. They are SO sweet and I definitely wouldn’t buy them if you could get them here…but I always bring a couple of boxes home

FussyPud · 23/07/2023 22:31

A fuck off huge jar of naproxen.

Or watermelon jolly ranchers, as per a pp.

TeddyFluff · 23/07/2023 22:36

Bath and body works goodies.

Gingerboy22 · 23/07/2023 22:39

TeddyFluff · 23/07/2023 22:36

Bath and body works goodies.

You get them here now though.

Ambi · 23/07/2023 22:54

I got a mouth ulcer last time I was there and really rate Kanka professional strength. Best thing I bought, used it loads since I've been back.

Original poster
cherrypied · 23/07/2023 22:55

These are great!

Do they have anything like haribo?

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HopelessEstateAgents · 23/07/2023 22:57

OP, literally nothing is cheap in the USA these days, their cost of living crisis plus the poor exchange rate make it a very very expensive place for a Brit.

imbolic · 23/07/2023 23:03

Nalgene water bottles. They are half the price than in the UK and there's a much bigger selection of colours.

katscamel · 23/07/2023 23:17

Im in Canada and have discovered a great Sephora face wash powder. Sprinkle sone into your hand, add water and rub onto your face. Leave for a minute then wash off. Think there are 2 varieties.

Apologies for typos etc, phone screen has turned pink.....Still have 10 days of holiday to go arrrggghhhh

Hopelesscynic · 23/07/2023 23:19

I'd like one of those Giant Pretzels with the hot cheesy sauce :)
Also, cheesy fries/chips done with the above cheesy dip, not like they serve them here with cold grated cheese dumped on top - it's really not right!

Original poster
cherrypied · 23/07/2023 23:23

HopelessEstateAgents · 23/07/2023 22:57

OP, literally nothing is cheap in the USA these days, their cost of living crisis plus the poor exchange rate make it a very very expensive place for a Brit.

Its not a price thing.

Its things you cant buy in the UK

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Original poster
cherrypied · 23/07/2023 23:25

Hopelesscynic · 23/07/2023 23:19

I'd like one of those Giant Pretzels with the hot cheesy sauce :)
Also, cheesy fries/chips done with the above cheesy dip, not like they serve them here with cold grated cheese dumped on top - it's really not right!

Mmm this is bringing back memories of boston market thats name escapes me- quincy?

Anyway this is where in had one!

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SeaToSki · 23/07/2023 23:26

Melatonin
Naproxen
Toxic Waste new flavors
NYDJ anything
Skechers trainers
Goldfish new flavors
Have a mooch around Target
Try some new ice cream flavors

FinallyHere · 23/07/2023 23:31

Bumper jars of acetaminophen (paracetamol) and blue coloured capsules of ibuprofen.

Melatonin

Night and day nurse capsules in (again) bumper packs.

FinallyHere · 23/07/2023 23:32

We also picked up flasks in supermarkets https://www.mycontigo.com at great prices

Serenity45 · 23/07/2023 23:36

Sour patch kids sweets (family sized 1kg pack). Mine and DHS road trip sweet of choice as they really are pretty sour before the gummy sweetness kicks in...$6 in Walmart about £14 on Amazon

DyslexicPoster · 23/07/2023 23:37

Cheap converse from Century 21. However my last pair was £2 second hand from Vinted which saves on a flight.

Nat6999 · 23/07/2023 23:54

givemeglitter · 23/07/2023 22:24

Azo for cystitis

I stocked up when I went to Vegas they don't sell it here

I've bought in in the UK on Amazon & Ebay.

Caramelsmadfuzzytail · 24/07/2023 00:06

According to an elderly couple in qd not so long ago, a a hot water bottle is a must, just in case it's cold.

WhenHarryMetTaylor · 24/07/2023 00:24

Goldfish crackers

PegasusReturns · 24/07/2023 00:29

extra large bottles of Advil mini capsules
Swedish fish
disgustingly sweet packets of trail mix (with M&Ms/caramel pieces/shortcake pieces)

HighEndGrifters · 24/07/2023 00:33

Well in the UK you have autonomy over your body, not sure you get that in the US anymore.