Moving to London for work from Miami, FL - Gadgets to bring?

Moving to London for work from Miami, FL - Gadgets to bring?

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element6

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113 months

Wednesday 7th January 2015
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Kermit power said:
Strangely, the salesgirl wasn't willing to come back to my hotel to tell the inevitably arriving police officers that swimming trunks are a luxury rather than a necessity,
Hahaha

Growing up in PA, I despise PHL.. It is the worst airport in the US IMHO - and I've hit almost all of them along the east coast of the US. Although King of Prussia mall was always my favorite mall to shop at. Lucky me, I get to make a pit stop in Philly on my way to see family before I fly over. Manayunk and Chestnut Hill are cool neighborhoods in Philly. Full of good places to eat and grab a beer.

element6

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41 posts

113 months

Wednesday 7th January 2015
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TEKNOPUG said:
I guess any small, high value items where you can avoid import duty. Things like SD cards, headphones (Dr Dre beats things are very popular) etc are small and easy to chuck in a bag. Probably not going to make more than £10-£20 a pop though. Best to look on UK Ebay/Amazon and compare to prices in the US. Then do the math, as they say...
Yes.. probably going to scrap the idea. I may put a few (very lightly used) apple devices in with my household items to sell off after I arrive.. but I believe I am just going to have to get a feel for the UK before attempting to place a chokehold on the ever-thriving iPad resale market.

element6

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41 posts

113 months

Thursday 8th January 2015
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ecsrobin said:
As said previously by numerous people. You'll make more money importing pop tarts and lucky charms. Although even teach supermarket are now cutting out the overpriced American sweet shops these day.
I honestly can't believe anyone would want to eat that stuff, much less pay a premium for it.. Then again, i'm the kind of person that goes out of his way to eat the healthier foods. Guess I'll find out when I arrive!

I'm pretty excited to visit Harrods food hall smile

element6

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41 posts

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Thursday 8th January 2015
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ecsrobin said:
Pop tarts £4 or $6 for a box of 8
Lucky charms 453g / 1Ib £4.50 or $8
Twinkies £9 or $13 for 10

Betty Crocker used to hold a premium but they now sell in the UK
Jeez.. guess i'll just stuff twinkies in with all of my home goods. It's $5 here for a box of 20.