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I'm going to the US for an internship. According to the program, we will live with our American colleagues for several days. What kind of souvenirs is better for them to bring (Ukrainian vodka and Kiev magnets have already been purchased)? :) And what should you definitely bring "from there"?
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Hello. If amber is as inexpensive in Ukraine as in Russia, then buy several items. In the US, it has a completely different value. I gave the director of one of the divisions of Eastman Kodak a stupid framed landscape, the size of a postcard, made from amber chips of different colors. Chel proudly hung it in his office, among old paintings and prints. And I gave all sorts of beads and pendants to local aunts and they were delighted.
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As for what to bring from there, I don't know what you mean, but suddenly come in handy: There are a lot of antique shops on the highways. Americans do not understand junk and a bottle of Coca-Cola from the 20s can cost more than German and Danish porcelain of the same years. In addition to porcelain, I bought a mantel clock from the middle of the 19th century in a wooden case and a gilded wristwatch from 1951. Both Longines, and both for $ 200. //Due to the fall in demand and the activity of all sorts of greens, there are low prices for fur. A long gray mink and a short red fox (both made in Canada) cost me more than half what it would have cost even in Greece. The same with the "bomber" with fur lining and collar. // Americans treat "high" brands without our reverence. Let's say Christian Dior's silk pajamas were on sale for $40, and Gucci's designer wristwatches from the last collection cost $100. // Don't be intimidated by the fact that the products of well-known local companies are made in China. (Even on an Indian reservation, I bought folk crafts, but made in China) Americans believe that this is of better quality than, say, made in Mexico or Peru. // Alas, I am a complete woodpecker in electronics and I can’t give advice here. Good luck.
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I honestly don’t even know what to lead there, it will be difficult to surprise them, if only there really is some kind of national flavor in the form of vodka, maybe something else edible, but be careful at the border, they check with dogs, something is forbidden there, but I don't remember anymore. But from there I personally brought vitamins, creams and shaving kits to everyone, all this, in my opinion, is better there and of course cheaper, children can safely bring toys from there, you can find a lot of original ones, by the way, they are also many times cheaper, I brought big bag of toys
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What to bring from the States? Let them advise you nearby a large shopping mall with discount stores! If you are properly informed, then you yourself will understand what to bring from there. )))
First of all, of course, clothes. Quality branded products there can cost an order of magnitude cheaper than ours. This is especially true for American fashion brands (Guess, Calvin Klein, Tommi Hilfiger, Levi's), but expensive European brands can be bought there for next to nothing. Specific examples of such purchases made by us: Armani swimsuit $35, Prada boots $200, Swiss watches 20% cheaper than the same in Switzerland, etc.
I repeat once again - you need to look for discount centers (outlets). They are in the States - a mandatory point of excursions, there are real discounts! ))) You will be surprised when you see that the Americans treat all sorts of Dolce & Gabbana, Dioramas, Versace and Gucci as everyday clothes, and not objects of idolatry. )))
Here is an example of such a center in Miami: http://www.sawgrassmills.com/
First of all, of course, clothes. Quality branded products there can cost an order of magnitude cheaper than ours. This is especially true for American fashion brands (Guess, Calvin Klein, Tommi Hilfiger, Levi's), but expensive European brands can be bought there for next to nothing. Specific examples of such purchases made by us: Armani swimsuit $35, Prada boots $200, Swiss watches 20% cheaper than the same in Switzerland, etc.
I repeat once again - you need to look for discount centers (outlets). They are in the States - a mandatory point of excursions, there are real discounts! ))) You will be surprised when you see that the Americans treat all sorts of Dolce & Gabbana, Dioramas, Versace and Gucci as everyday clothes, and not objects of idolatry. )))
Here is an example of such a center in Miami: http://www.sawgrassmills.com/
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answered 11 years ago
Thanks to all! Regarding amber - Great idea, a separate merci! :)
Eh ... if only they had allocated more free time in the internship program to buy everything they advised there :))
Eh ... if only they had allocated more free time in the internship program to buy everything they advised there :))
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