Does a service exist that will allow me to purchase things overseas that aren't available in the US and have them shipped to the US? Some kind of forwarding service?
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posted by tylerkaraszewski
on Mar 11, 2011 -
5 answers
I recently lost a whole bunch of weight and have reached the point where tailoring my suits would just make them look absurd. Awesome, because someone gets new-to-them suit and I get to buy new clothing. Fun! But, I've been thinking I should invest in awesome suits for the reboot. askme led me to some google search where I found
priceyoursuit. Have you ever used them? Know people who have? Opinions? Know of other/better companies like this that will make ladies business suits for me at crazy reasonable prices and of high quality so probably located East of me? And I don't have to travel there to get 'em?
posted by atomicstone
on Mar 6, 2011 -
8 answers
What stores in Paris sell salty liquorice candy? I'm aware of one store (Käramell) that sells the candy by weight, but I'm really looking for a store that sells pre-packaged salty liquorice candy products, such as Venco Topdrop Hard Zout. I've had no luck in any of the chain supermarkets, so have you seen salty liquorice products in any smaller, independent Parisian stores?
posted by datarose
on Mar 4, 2011 -
6 answers
My partner left
her favorite hat on the subway last week, and despite her valiant attempt to search the same train on the next run, she couldn't find it again. Have you seen this (style of) hat -- or any advice for finding it? Is there such a thing as an image-search for products?
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posted by rdn
on Feb 28, 2011 -
21 answers
I'm female, US ~size 12, ample in chest and hip area, relatively smaller waist, and I want to shop for clothes that are flattering and professional.
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posted by bearette
on Feb 28, 2011 -
14 answers
I always wear/use leather in rain but they always tell me it's wrong for the material. This is a bit naive but I'm wondering what high quality good looking materials work for coats and bags in rain? I don't mean plastic or nylon looking stuff (although if they're technically the best I'd like to know) but more stylish.. let's say upto $1k/coat
posted by the mad poster!
on Feb 26, 2011 -
12 answers
In the US, I like to use Amazon to send gifts directly to the recipient. What similar service could I use to send gifts to people elsewhere in the world?
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posted by thehmsbeagle
on Feb 24, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm in the market for a keyboard that is as piano-like as possible for around $1000. Recommendations?
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posted by slide
on Feb 23, 2011 -
9 answers
Online sex toy vendor recommendation? Difficulty: must be located in Canada as I'm not willing to sign for this kind of package sent through customs irregardless of the discreetness of the labelling.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 9, 2011 -
10 answers
The other day I lost my black acrylic/wool Nautica knit beanie-style hat. I lost it in a train station, so I don't expect to ever find it again (the station staff had not seen it). Help me find one like it!
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posted by bad grammar
on Feb 3, 2011 -
5 answers
I want to buy some Scandinavian modern furniture with a cherry finish, but it just doesn't seem to be available here in the northeast of England. Can I order it somewhere?
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posted by klausness
on Feb 2, 2011 -
11 answers
For my girlfriend: Buying women's clothes in Japan that aren't just meant for the average Asian body structure?
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posted by DoctorFedora
on Jan 26, 2011 -
15 answers
Please help me find a unique black, floorlength dress for a bridesmaid dress! I don't want to look like I'm going to prom, and am having a hard time finding online stores that might carry something more unique or whimsical while still appropriate.
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posted by beebers
on Jan 24, 2011 -
24 answers
I'm looking to buy a sub-£500 laptop in the UK online. I've checked out
Amazon,
Dixons and
Currys. Dixons seems to have a good range of solid models & features vs. price point. Although, I can't get any manufacturer's guarantee (a.k.a. warranty) information from them.
Can anyone recommend any other reputable vendors?
posted by RockCorpse
on Jan 11, 2011 -
11 answers
I haven't been to an Ikea for ten years. Now I live a bus ride away, I'm considering going to one near my house to get a new duvet cover. What other awesome stuff can I get there? What's terrible? What's been your best purchase?
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posted by mippy
on Jan 11, 2011 -
64 answers
What kind of table do I want and where can I get it? We've been unhappy with our dining table for some time now, it's too big (tall), it scratches easy, and seems to require near constant care because it's also serving as two people's work table. I'm looking for a small informal table that can work easily as a dining table and a work desk. Is there a name for the kind of table I want and where can I find it in the NYC area. Details follow.
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posted by The Whelk
on Dec 28, 2010 -
11 answers
Where should my bridesmaids and I go for dressy shoe shopping in Seattle, besides Nordstrom? The girls want to find some silver shoes, pumps or peeptoes, heels not super high, and under $200. Local/indie/boutique stores are especially good.
posted by matildaben
on Dec 26, 2010 -
11 answers
[London Shopping Filter] I'd like to buy an expensive watch in the New Year. Budget is up to £2,500 so I'm looking for advice on the best places to browse a wide range of makes and models and then (once I've picked something) the best place to buy it.
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posted by mr_silver
on Dec 21, 2010 -
12 answers
My wife and I are considering buying a used 2007 Nissan Versa SL Sedan here in Canada. It has 19 000 km on it, and the pretax price is $13 000. Should we buy it? If you have experience with this vehicle, or are generally car-savvy, we would love your input.
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posted by Alvy Ampersand
on Dec 18, 2010 -
20 answers
Why does stuff disappear from Costco.com website without an out of stock indication?
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posted by Twinedog
on Dec 17, 2010 -
6 answers
A professor friend of mine is in the market for a new computer and printer, and has enlisted my help. I, in turn, am hoping to enlist MeFi's help. Do you have any recommendations for me?
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posted by synecdoche
on Dec 14, 2010 -
5 answers
Can anybody direct me to any good resources for purchasing Hindi-language books in the United States?
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posted by socratic
on Dec 13, 2010 -
5 answers
I love
Celestino Piatti's picture books and art. I'd love to own an original of one of his many posters. Prices on E-Bay tend to be pretty high, but I keep running across a site that claims to have many of Piatti's posters for a reasonable price. I've been tempted many times. But the site is German, and looks too good to be true. Does anyone have any experience with this site or opinion as to its legitimacy?
http://www.poster-gallery.com (I promise this is not Pepsi-Blue!). Link to the Piatti posters
here. My instinct is "no."
posted by seventyfour
on Dec 9, 2010 -
2 answers
Where can I find a dress that was most likely from last Winter/Spring?
This dress (scroll down to the blue and grey dress, blog title "pretty as a blue jay") was recently featured in a repeat of What Not To Wear (repeat 12/3/10, original air date 4/14/10) and I'm interested in finding it.
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posted by moshimosh
on Dec 8, 2010 -
7 answers
Are there any sites that offer customized deal/coupon alerts/emails/RSS feeds based on categories or stores/brands that I like?
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posted by gramcracker
on Dec 5, 2010 -
4 answers
What is the easiest way for someone in the US to give an online gift card to someone in Austria?
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posted by mjb
on Dec 5, 2010 -
0 answers
A quick question for my fellow
fat gits larger gentlemen in the UK... where the hell do you buy your clothes?
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posted by twine42
on Nov 29, 2010 -
4 answers
Emergency shopping filter: How can I find the J. Crew
snood or something very similar to it for cheaper than the $49.50 (I'd ideally like to pay less than $30 total for it) on the website? I need to have it by December 20th at the very latest.
posted by pecknpah
on Nov 28, 2010 -
18 answers
Just bought a bunch of cables on the cheap online, and so now I'm of course wondering -- what are other kinds of products that are generally wildly overpriced at retail stores but actually can be purchased cheaply online? And which online stores are best for these products.
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posted by Deathalicious
on Nov 28, 2010 -
42 answers
Co-op question. We contributed $400 (fully vested!) to a food co-op that may never happen. It hasn't been able to secure funding through a USDA loan, or by any other method. It's been about four years. Can I take an income tax deduction?
posted by fixedgear
on Nov 27, 2010 -
1 answer
My partner and I will be visiting family near Birmingham, AL for just over a week. What should we see, eat, drink, and do? Where can we find the essentials like good coffee and cocktails? We've got reservations at Highlands Bar & Grill one night, but that's the only plan so far.
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posted by rhiannonstone
on Nov 22, 2010 -
6 answers
