Things to do and buy in UK

aseem · 13th March 2006, 21:29

Hi Folks, My company is sending me to UK for a month. I was wondering if any of you know any good hangout places that I should visit. I am more interested in night life, clubs, pubs etc. and not so much as seeing Palaces and all.... So any night clubs that you recommend...
Also, are electronic goods in UK as cheap as US, I know in Europe things are costly, but not sure about UK (although its in Europe) but dont have any experience... is buying an IPOD or Laptop cheaper there? Or should I get that from US, the reason I ask is that I might have an opportunity to go to US in August, so if not now, I can wait and buy in August.... Let me know what you think

bigman · 13th March 2006, 22:12

I would buy things from the USA. They tend to be cheaper than in the UK. Have a look on the likes of the amazon sites (amazon.co.uk and amazon.com) and see how prices compare for the things you want. You may want to run the items through one of those price checkers like froogle to see which country has the most bargains.

As for nighclubs, pubs etc it all depends on what town you are going to. So tell us where you will be based and I am sure your fellow forum members can give you a few pubs to visit.

aseem · 13th March 2006, 22:41

I am going to London...

v.tec · 13th March 2006, 23:05

go to hippodrome..i think thats what its called if i remember correctly..its "huge" believe me you'll be left with awe! its on leiecester square..all the pubs/discs are there..

nishant_kingpin · 13th March 2006, 23:09

UK generally is expensive, but you would be able to get some good cosmetics if you are interested. You can also get great crystal stuff.

Ajay · 14th March 2006, 14:35

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Originally Posted by aseem

I know in Europe things are costly, but not sure about UK (although its in Europe) but dont have any experience... is buying an IPOD or Laptop cheaper there? Or should I get that from US, the reason I ask is that I might have an opportunity to go to US in August, so if not now, I can wait and buy in August.... Let me know what you think

Buy it in the US. Definitely cheaper out there.

tsk1979 · 14th March 2006, 15:42

UK is almost as expensive as India. For electronics far east and USA are the best.

shuvc · 15th March 2006, 11:48

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Originally Posted by aseem

is buying an IPOD or Laptop cheaper there?

For IPODs, you could also try www.jjmehta.com .. they have nice prices.

deven_x · 18th March 2006, 02:42

Iam too goin to london.....next month.....could anyone tell me that how much time before does a cell come out in london to that in india......

lsp · 6th December 2009, 04:36

Didn't think it was wise to open a new thread, hence reviving this old one to get some inputs from you guys about what stuff can be bought from UK.

I am not talking about cosmetics or crystalware here. Neither things specific to cars only. General stuff which can be carried hasslefree through the customs. I will land in Delhi.

bigman · 8th December 2009, 02:45

You can bring in RS25,000 of goods duty free in addition to your used personal effects. Also 1 laptop/netbook can be carried duty free in addition to the 25K of goods. Carry receipts with you and you should not have any problems with customs.

13th March 2006, 21:29	#1
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 441 Times	Things to do and buy in UK Hi Folks, My company is sending me to UK for a month. I was wondering if any of you know any good hangout places that I should visit. I am more interested in night life, clubs, pubs etc. and not so much as seeing Palaces and all.... So any night clubs that you recommend... Also, are electronic goods in UK as cheap as US, I know in Europe things are costly, but not sure about UK (although its in Europe) but dont have any experience... is buying an IPOD or Laptop cheaper there? Or should I get that from US, the reason I ask is that I might have an opportunity to go to US in August, so if not now, I can wait and buy in August.... Let me know what you think
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13th March 2006, 22:12	#2
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	I would buy things from the USA. They tend to be cheaper than in the UK. Have a look on the likes of the amazon sites (amazon.co.uk and amazon.com) and see how prices compare for the things you want. You may want to run the items through one of those price checkers like froogle to see which country has the most bargains. As for nighclubs, pubs etc it all depends on what town you are going to. So tell us where you will be based and I am sure your fellow forum members can give you a few pubs to visit.
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13th March 2006, 22:41	#3
aseem Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,730 Thanked: 441 Times	I am going to London...
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13th March 2006, 23:05	#4
v.tec BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 251 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	go to hippodrome..i think thats what its called if i remember correctly..its "huge" believe me you'll be left with awe! its on leiecester square..all the pubs/discs are there..
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13th March 2006, 23:09	#5
nishant_kingpin BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 335 Thanked: 4 Times	UK generally is expensive, but you would be able to get some good cosmetics if you are interested. You can also get great crystal stuff.
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14th March 2006, 15:42	#7
tsk1979 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 23,717 Thanked: 22,825 Times View My Garage	UK is almost as expensive as India. For electronics far east and USA are the best.
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deven_x BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 37 Thanked: 0 Times	Iam too goin to london.....next month.....could anyone tell me that how much time before does a cell come out in london to that in india......
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6th December 2009, 04:36	#10
lsp BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 381 Thanked: 188 Times	Didn't think it was wise to open a new thread, hence reviving this old one to get some inputs from you guys about what stuff can be bought from UK. I am not talking about cosmetics or crystalware here. Neither things specific to cars only. General stuff which can be carried hasslefree through the customs. I will land in Delhi.
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8th December 2009, 02:45	#11
bigman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NA Posts: 1,224 Thanked: 93 Times	You can bring in RS25,000 of goods duty free in addition to your used personal effects. Also 1 laptop/netbook can be carried duty free in addition to the 25K of goods. Carry receipts with you and you should not have any problems with customs.
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