Shopping in Germany

[Isochronous]

What's good value there? What's not? Have my first trip coming up soon.

 

[boomy]

Rimowa luggage is much cheaper in Germany. I'm going there next week taking a list of orders with me

 

[windycityf]

Anything that is made there or in Europe would be cheaper. I am headed there as well will be picking up Birkenstock sandals. I think they are $150 aud to 48€. My favorite is Longchamp totes. They are about 1/2 the price and are great travel bag

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

Come to Spain it's way cheaper again

 

[Happy Trails]

Rimowa luggage is much cheaper in Germany. I'm going there next week taking a list of orders with me

I'll be in Munich Friday night if you happen to be around.

 

[whatmeworry]

What's good value there? What's not? Have my first trip coming up soon.

Look for end of Summer sales at Clothing Retailers. Hard to compare online but try to get a sense of clothing in OZ and USA.

 

[boomy]

I'll be in Munich Friday night if you happen to be around.

I'll be departing Australia on Friday night (to Berlin).

 

[dandandandan]

Where in Germany are you headed? Clothes shopping has been slightly cheaper than in OZ. I find value in being able to walk the streets of Hamburg with beer purchased from a service station on your walk to a bar.

 

[Daver6]

Jagermeister

 

[OATEK]

Peek & Cloppenburg are my favourite - picked up a Wellensteyn winter coat for about 40% of what the cost in OZ.

 

[marki]

Don't forget that the tax is quit high in Germany and often one gets a good return at the Taxfree counter !

 

[Pleb Status]

It should be noted that most shops are generally closed on Sundays in Germany (they are allowed a few Sundays per year depending on the region).

 

[marki]

It should be noted that most shops are generally closed on Sundays in Germany (they are allowed a few Sundays per year depending on the region).

Oh yes and going to the big apartment store like KaDeWe means organising a tax refund is much easier as are the more expensive retailers like LV and others ......

 

[PLANT]

BMW anyone?
Beer was $11 a litre Stine in 1999!

 

[Isochronous]

I'll be in DUS in August. Look forward to checking out the goods and prices.

 

[marki]

I am liking our dollar a little more now. I will be in Berlin the 2nd of August on my Double STATUS Credit run!!
WoooHooo

I'll be in DUS in August. Look forward to checking out the goods and prices.

 

[Jmrocky]

Depends what you like, I like Kaufhof (department store a la Myer but bigger and better), usually also has an upstairs cafe/deli which can be good value. Lots of good individual stores as well, just need to hit the streets.

If you like Cognac/Brandy definitely pick up some bottles of Asbach.

Have been to Duisburg many years ago, much prefer Koln for sightseeing but shopping wise Duisburg should be no better/worse than anywhere else in Germany.

 

[michaelangelo]

BMW anyone?
Beer was $11 a litre Stine in 1999!

It's still about that now, outside Oktoberfest...

 

[marki]

for those interested in Stone Beer StoneBerlin 2016 Beer Release Schedule | Stone Brewing | Berlin

It's still about that now, outside Oktoberfest...

 

[Colin 2905]

I'll be in DUS in August. Look forward to checking out the goods and prices.

A bit OT, but if you're flying into DUS, would you mind keeping an eye open for Vodafone (DE) pre-paid SIM cards, and letting me know if you spot any? I'll be flying into DUS in late September, and I need a new German SIM card; a Vodafone "CallYa" SIM looks to be the best fit for my needs. If I can't get one at DUS, I guess I'll worry about it a bit further down the track (literally; this trip will feature a lot of ICEs.)

Back on topic, I'm not really into shopping (I have a wife and daughter for that) but I did spend close to €100 on Schiller CDs at Saturn on my last trip. If you're into music from that part of the world, it's worth a visit.