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Quick, help please! Ideas for presents to post to Australia

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BirdyArms · 04/12/2008 20:30

I received an unexpected parcel of presents today from BIL and his family in Australia. It's their first Christmas out there and I thought we'd agreed just to send each other birthday presents, but apparently not. I've missed the posting date by quite a bit but am going to send something ASAP and hope for the best. Please please could I have some ideas for what to send, up to £10 each, ideally can be bought on the internet and will arrive quickly? I have Amazon Prime on trial so can get Amazon stuff quickly.

They are:-
SIL - very no nonsense practical Aussie
BIL - don't worry about him, getting DH to buy a CD
Nephew aged 3 - maybe a DVD but I'd prefer to get something more toy-like
Niece aged 2 - bought night garden DVD and toy for her recent birthday so not a DVD

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TigerFeet · 04/12/2008 20:32

No advice re presents but couldn't you buy from an Aussie website and get them delivered to your BIL's?

Leslaki · 04/12/2008 20:44

Ah but check they can play UK dvds over there!! My mate in Oz sent us a dvd but it wouldn't play! I usually do clothes and light weight things.

eidsvold · 04/12/2008 20:46

what about this one for books for the kids:

for books

get it delivered

great company - use them all the time

so much easier to do it that way - I used to do that for my family when I lived in the UK.

BirdyArms · 04/12/2008 21:04

Thanks - what a very sensible suggestion to use Australian websites, why didn't I think of that? The Peter's site looks great Eisvold, I have already found a Twister beach towel that I am very excited about!

Leslaki, you have got me worried about DVDs, they sent us one that was fine to play over here but maybe we were lucky.

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Tas1 · 04/12/2008 21:32

The last postal day for Australia is Friday 5th Dec. I think you will have to go with the Australian website idea.

sunnydelight · 04/12/2008 23:19

Next kids clothes and M&S undies for your SIL. I'd kill for either, wouldn't care if they arrived late

JimJim67 · 28/10/2016 13:49

My daughter and her boyfriend have just arrived in Australia and have got a house, they are on working visas.
My daughter wants her makup sent I know you cant post perfume or nail polish but has anyone sent foundation out before that's what my daughter wants hers cost £30 a bottle so who knows how much it would be to buy over there if she can get it.
Replies appreciated.

Kirriemuir · 28/10/2016 18:36

I'd just get her a voucher for David jones or Mayer which are like John Lewis and debenhams. Australia has all the known brands so she will be able to get it unless it is a random brand. Do you know?

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