ikea not the bargain it was

steviec


Joined: 13/01/2008
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 22:32

just compared like for like and due to the tumbling pound ikea cyprus is almost 3 times more expensive then uk. admit more choice but no longer the cheap option.

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 22:34

I don't think it's been a cheap option for some time. Even worse with the £ v euro.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 23:00

Beat's me why you dont get the local carpenters to make what you want, i know some are expensive but it pays to shop around.

steviec


Joined: 13/01/2008
Posts: 89

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 23:10

Thanks Jock your right need to keep it local any recommendations greatfull.

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
27/01/2009 23:35

You are so right, I would even go so far as to say the supermarkets here are cheaper than the south for some food stuffs, I know we havent got as much choice here, but you really have to be selective now with as you say, the pound/euro being almost equal, I wonder if the salaries in the South reflect what it cost to shop for neccessities

AndyLynnW


Joined: 05/12/2008
Posts: 61

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 00:42

Whats the best option in NC for getting thins for our apartment like sheets, bedside tables, knives forks spoons, towels etc ?

Hector


Joined: 26/08/2008
Posts: 2352

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 00:46

Take as much as you can from the UK. Better quality and much much cheaoer.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 09:11

Got to agree with Hector, if you are Shipping thing's over Take as much as you can.

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 09:34

i don't think going south to shop is good value anymore - chuck in 25 Euro's a month car insurance and the petrol to get there, not to mention the wear and tear on the car and you could actually be loosing money....





Nick

come_on_aylin


Joined: 14/06/2008
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
28/01/2009 10:56

Agree with NN. Was there yesterday, out of necessity, saw a pair of jeans in Debenhams - £45 on printed label, Debenhams sticky label 76 Euros. £100 changed in the bank 100.51 Euros received!



BTW Jubilee Exchange just before the border is still closed following the robbery/assault of the owner last week.

rsalih


Joined: 01/11/2008
Posts: 306

Message Posted:
30/01/2009 18:34

sadly the owner has since died,due to assault. re msg 10

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
30/01/2009 18:59

I am so shocked to hear of the sad news regarding the gentleman at Jubilee money exchange at Metahan, he was always pleasant and cheerful and can't

believe the result of this cowardly attack, sad news for all his friends and family.

MICK THE FISH


Joined: 27/05/2008
Posts: 180

Message Posted:
30/01/2009 19:31

I use them frequently, nice people. So sad. Suspect things like this are going to increase throughout the World as the recession starts to bite.

snakes



Joined: 28/10/2008
Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
30/01/2009 20:12

still in the cold old UK and feels odd that due to the pound/euro situation a lot of continentals travelling to UK for stuff !! so although a "credit crunch" some retail sales are doing well ! good for brits who bought euro property but not so good when they visit and go out to eat or shop !