Bahamas

Question: Who here has been to the bahamas?

(Posted by: stegall_sherry on 2008-11-22 21:56:52)

I am going for the first time and I was wondering how good are the sopping deals really on the island, I am wanting to do christmas shopping there but it is so close o christmas I am scared to depend on the trip to find all my gifts but everyone says they have name brand purses, perfume and jewelry for very cheap.Is this true or would I be better off shopping here in the states before my trip

Posted by: kathalynbrown on 2008-11-23, 10:36:08

Without a doubt, prices on the Caribbean Islands are significantly cheaper than in the US, even more so when you consider that your purchases will be tax (duty) free. Keep in mind, though, that you will have to declare EVERYTHING you purchased when you come back home to the US. You want to make sure that you do not exceed the spending "allowance " and blow your tax-free advantage. I have not traveled to the Caribbean since the US economy has been in peril. I have, however, been to Europe. What I found is that the exchange rate is A LOT lower because the US dollar is greatly devalued. That's just something else to keep in mind because I'm sure the same is true way down south. All-in-all, you can't go wrong shopping in the Bahamas.

Posted by: Peace Babii on 2008-11-23, 05:56:44

It is true that there is cheap designer shopping there. Most shopping is also duty free.

Posted by: crazysss1972 on 2008-11-23, 10:44:42

Nassau is very expensive. No tax, yes that is right but all is expensive here. St, Thomas is cheaper and Puerto Rico too.

Posted by: ♥sчdnєч on 2008-11-23, 17:57:29

Well it depends on if u have little kids, but for perfume and jewelery and designer bags they are way cheaper then in the united states but i wouldnt want to wait for the last ,minute to get the stuff because most people give perfume, bags and jewlery for christmas. i know a good store called colombian emeralds, there jewelry is cute ,reall and not expensive

Posted by: lızzıε ☮� on 2008-11-25, 03:08:57

I live in Abaco, Bahamas. & I have to admit, alot of brand names are cheaper, as well as perfumes. Alcohol, rum, and beer are all cheaper as well because it's duty-free. America's economy is at the pits right now.

Posted by: jamesparish@rogers.com on 2008-11-25, 10:37:35

I lived in Nassau and you have nothing to worry about. The shopping in Nassau is great. You can buy all kinds of duty free on the main street of town, near the cruise ship port. There is also the straw market which sells locally crafted items. No toys for the kids.