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Newry = Boom Town *another northy shoppng spree*

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    #122
    ejmaztec
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    I'm wondering how long they can sustain the low prices in the North, given that Sterling has dropped like a brick in recent weeks. As a consequence, everything imported into the UK will be substantially more expensive to the wholesalers than it was. I can see the price gap closing on a lot of goods.


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    Wertz
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    I feel several impulsive electronics purchases coming on...


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    #124
    MDTyKe
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    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/18/world/europe/18ireland.html?ref=europe


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    #125
    ciaran67
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    MDTyKe wrote: »
    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/18/world/europe/18ireland.html?ref=europe



    Went over again this weekend taking in a night in Dundalk. Banbridge Tescos is excellent value, about 20kms on from a packed Newry. As usual the whole experience was very smooth. The northerners are so friendly aswell. I would love a politician to question my patriotism to my face!

    Champagne £9.98 a bottle.
    Starbucks pack of coffee £3.40 - 7 euro in Dundrum.


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    #126
    richardn
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    ciaran...Banbridge Tescos - how big a store is it? And, what nearby stores are there for clothes shopping?


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    #127
    ciaran67
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    richardn wrote: »
    ciaran...Banbridge Tescos - how big a store is it? And, what nearby stores are there for clothes shopping?


    Its very big. When the M1 finishes make sure you go straight on at the major roundabout above Newry instead of coming off for Newry, Banbridge is about 20 mins further down the road. Just before Banbridge is a the Outlet Centre with all the top brand shops. Well worth the trip.

    Tescos in Banbridge directions ----> http://tinyurl.com/9h6s8s


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    #128
    Colostomy Bag
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    Another option is to go to the Sprucefield Centre in Lisburn, about a 35 minute drive from Newry, towards Belfast. There is an enormous Sainsbury's there and plenty of other big stores. We made the mistake of going into Newry and getting stuck in the gridlock and parking madness. Don't make that mistake - head to either Banbridge or Lisburn and your shopping trip will be much more relaxing (no long queues, tons of parking etc). I was quite disappointed with Newry - pretty dilapidated old shopping centre on one side and a small stuffy Sainsburys on the other with long queues.


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    #129
    gunsofbrixton
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    "Logically The VAT difference is 4%. Where does the other 22.2% saving come from? 20goto10 is obviously either A) a staunch patriot B) An Irish retailer or C) a politician or political party member.

    To say that there is no difference between NI and ROI in terms of prices is not only ignoring reality, it is a direct lie"

    that 22.2% is about the amount sterling has depreciated in value over the past couple of months


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