Shopping in Columbo

Sadly after shopping in Columbo, shopping will never be the same for me again in North America. Forget BayDay, forget Black Friday - with the exchange rate and the local manufacturing of products for western markets, such as Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Dockers, Geoffrey Bean, Adidas, and Reebok, most everything is so inexpensive. For example a Dockers shirt or Tommy Hilfiger shorts sell for about $5, you can get a facial for $8.50, and an average lunch costs about $2 (all quoted in US dollars). You can also buy most CDs and DVDs for $2. (Unlike the clothes, these are knockoffs.) While clothes and CDs are of interest, my passion is for fine china. With less than 24 hours in the city I have already picked out 2 patterns that I would like to purchase, as well as some “everyday” white fine bone china that sells for “Ikea like” prices. The only problem is getting it home. Hmmmm……

Even shopping in grocery stores is much superior than in Canadian stores. Not only do people pack up your groceries for you – they unpack your groceries as well. They also offer to carry your groceries out for you. Rob says that the packers would walk your groceries to your home if you wanted. So much for Extra Foods!