OHbaby! Forums : U.S. online shops https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:14:33 +0000 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:03:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=36164 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Jafa yeah I LOVE urban outfitters!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1177020&title=u-s-online-shops#1177020 Author: muminthesun
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Posted: 14 October 2010 at 10:03am

Jafa yeah I LOVE urban outfitters! I miss going to their store in Tempe Az, such styley things for like $10-50... Also karmaloop is a good online store similar to UO, but again for you not the baby!]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:03:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1177020&title=u-s-online-shops#1177020 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Jafa yeah I LOVE urban outfitters!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1177017&title=u-s-online-shops#1177017 Author: muminthesun
Subject: 36164
Posted: 14 October 2010 at 10:01am

Jafa yeah I LOVE urban outfitters! I miss going to their store in Tempe Az, such styley things for like $10-50... Also karmaloop is a good online store similar to UO, but again for you not the baby!]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:01:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1177017&title=u-s-online-shops#1177017 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Don&#039;t get me started. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1175881&title=u-s-online-shops#1175881 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 36164
Posted: 12 October 2010 at 9:46pm

Don't get me started. I am like the grinch that stole christmas everytime I go into a shop here and it is three times the price I paid in the US. I think every retailer in the waikato is sick of me moaning about the prices of things. lol.

ie paint. I just bought paint. Daylight robbery. I got a 8 litre and a 4 litre and it was over $220. In the states a gallon (just under 4 litres) is $29 (good paint too) and there is no charge for tinting. My tinting was over $36. I used to have a man come and paint the room and supply paint for $200. Ba hum bug. lol Another example is the roller sleeve for a painting roller I have. In the states they were $3.80 here they are $22.95. They are special roller sleeves that you have to buy for this painting system. Anyway enough of my moaning.   ]]> Tue, 12 Oct 2010 21:46:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1175881&title=u-s-online-shops#1175881 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Lol, I am loving it at the moment...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1175092&title=u-s-online-shops#1175092 Author: Nutella
Subject: 36164
Posted: 11 October 2010 at 10:38pm

Lol, I am loving it at the moment with almost $ for $.....not sure if hubby is tho!

I can't believe how cheap some things are, ie this is totally nerdy but I am buying craft stuff and items that cost $10 here are like $3.80 or something....so even with postage saving on the stuff.    I think Australian retailers are gonna have to reduce prices to compete soon.....]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 22:38:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1175092&title=u-s-online-shops#1175092 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : For crafty stuff there is oriental...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1175038&title=u-s-online-shops#1175038 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 36164
Posted: 11 October 2010 at 9:43pm

For crafty stuff there is oriental trading. More kids crafts and party favours but I do miss that shop. You have to call them for an international shipping quote.

Also H & M have great clothes.

Ebay is always a goody and a way to get stuff shipped internationally when other providers don't. There is usually an equivilent item (non clothing) on there.

Don't talk about this exchange rate for me. We have money over there we won't be bringing back anytime soon. Hopefully another few years and we can bring it back. When we left NZ 10 years ago the US dollar was at 40 cents. Now it is 75. If it gets down into the 60's we will be happy as I think the days of 40 cents are long gone.

]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:43:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1175038&title=u-s-online-shops#1175038 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : I have found that the shipping...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1175026&title=u-s-online-shops#1175026 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 36164
Posted: 11 October 2010 at 9:33pm

I have found that the shipping is ridiculous. An option is to use a freight forwarding company. Especially if it is free shipping in the US. Then the postage to aus will be the current rate and not a hyped up website rate. I wanted a tube of ointment that I knew was under $10 shipping and they wanted to charge me $40. A regular tube of ointment smaller than ugvita. ]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:33:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1175026&title=u-s-online-shops#1175026 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Holy smokes, that is crazy. I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174571&title=u-s-online-shops#1174571 Author: Nutella
Subject: 36164
Posted: 11 October 2010 at 2:11pm

Holy smokes, that is crazy. I shop at ohmycrafts.com and they have great postage, last time I paid $15 or something....considering in Aussie almost everywhere has flat rate shipping of $10 it is really reasonable....

I looked at another shop and it was like $50 postage for some craft items that would be nowhere near as large or weigh as much!]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:11:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174571&title=u-s-online-shops#1174571 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : hmmm just looked at the old navy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174291&title=u-s-online-shops#1174291 Author: crafty1
Subject: 36164
Posted: 11 October 2010 at 10:41am

hmmm just looked at the old navy website and the shipping was going to be $118 for 3 items. Maybe not such a good idea. ]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:41:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174291&title=u-s-online-shops#1174291 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Ohh some good shops...will have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174284&title=u-s-online-shops#1174284 Author: Nutella
Subject: 36164
Posted: 11 October 2010 at 10:34am

Ohh some good shops...will have a look today, see if i can find anything exciting. Thanks everyone.]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:34:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174284&title=u-s-online-shops#1174284 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Not really baby related, but we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174228&title=u-s-online-shops#1174228 Author: ereynolds
Subject: 36164
Posted: 11 October 2010 at 9:42am

Not really baby related, but we have just discovered The Book Depository
They are based in the UK but its free shipping worldwide and our books arrived about a week and a half later. So stoked- managed to get a new release book for half of what we would have paid in NZ. ]]> Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:42:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174228&title=u-s-online-shops#1174228 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : I got clothes from motherhood.com...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174022&title=u-s-online-shops#1174022 Author: linda
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 8:56pm

I got clothes from motherhood.com which worked out well and paid no duty. It was a great option because they did larger sizes]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:56:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174022&title=u-s-online-shops#1174022 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Amazon.com is a great online place...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174011&title=u-s-online-shops#1174011 Author: mollycat
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 8:46pm

Amazon.com is a great online place to shop. Old Navy does great casual clothes for you and bubs. The general rule is they won't charge duty unless the goods are over $1000 NZD. I'm originally from the States so do quite a bit of shopping online from there. Just remember if buying clothes for you that the sizing is waaayyyy different. A medium shirt fits a good size 12 over here and a Large would fit a 14/16.

Happy shopping!]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:46:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1174011&title=u-s-online-shops#1174011 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Definately Gymboree - quality...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173989&title=u-s-online-shops#1173989 Author: Febgirl
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 8:14pm

Definately Gymboree - quality is so much better than Pumpkin Patch and the sale stuff is really cheap, plus not every second child will be wearing the same dress/top as yours

Shipping is high but not too bad if you split postage with someone else wanting to shop, or just buy up several seasons in advance! (and because the seasons are reversed the sale stuff is usually right for our upcoming season) ]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:14:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173989&title=u-s-online-shops#1173989 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : The $$ is amazing at the moment....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173982&title=u-s-online-shops#1173982 Author: WestiesGirl
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 8:02pm

The $$ is amazing at the moment. Shame I dont need anything from the US!

I cant think of any shops off the top of my head but I've bought lots of things from both the US and UK with NO customs taxes or duties, so I guess it depends on what you buy and the value. Albeit, most things I've bought are low in value ie cell phones, books, decorations, wedding and baby stuff etc. ]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:02:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173982&title=u-s-online-shops#1173982 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : I think kids clothes are possibly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173899&title=u-s-online-shops#1173899 Author: Rainbow
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 6:15pm

I think kids clothes are possibly exempt from customs/duty or at least in NZ baby stuff is. Some companies may include the costs in their shipping perhaps? There will be a limit and after that you may need to pay something. Have a look on the customs website for Oz. ]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:15:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173899&title=u-s-online-shops#1173899 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : URBAN OUTFITTERS!!!! For you,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173888&title=u-s-online-shops#1173888 Author: JAFAjaffa
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 5:55pm

URBAN OUTFITTERS!!!! For you, not bubs tho!]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:55:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173888&title=u-s-online-shops#1173888 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : kiwi2 wrote:What are you looking...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173887&title=u-s-online-shops#1173887 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 5:52pm

Originally posted by kiwi2 kiwi2 wrote:

What are you looking for. Kids Clothes wise I like gymboree, old navy. gap, childrens place. Love old navy for mine and the kids clothes. Department stores macy's, dillards, JC Penny.

 

I love gymboree they have a lot cute stuff for the kids. I just did a order with them and waiting for it to arrive

]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 17:52:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173887&title=u-s-online-shops#1173887 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Anything really lol...I will have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173842&title=u-s-online-shops#1173842 Author: Nutella
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 4:58pm

Anything really lol...I will have a look at a few of those stores, haven't heard of old navy?]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:58:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173842&title=u-s-online-shops#1173842 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : What are you looking for. Kids...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173827&title=u-s-online-shops#1173827 Author: kiwi2
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 4:36pm

What are you looking for. Kids Clothes wise I like gymboree, old navy. gap, childrens place. Love old navy for mine and the kids clothes. Department stores macy's, dillards, JC Penny.]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:36:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173827&title=u-s-online-shops#1173827 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Amazon is a US based company?besides...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173812&title=u-s-online-shops#1173812 Author: LouD
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 4:19pm

Amazon is a US based company?    besides that I have no idea and yeah the shipping can be a nightmare]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:19:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173812&title=u-s-online-shops#1173812 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Hmm curious, I have brought stuff...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173797&title=u-s-online-shops#1173797 Author: Nutella
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 3:48pm

Hmm curious, I have brought stuff from overseas and not had to pay duty? Does it depend on the value of the goods do you think?

Some places have horrendous shipping costs I agree! And no need coz then there are others that are fine...my fav craft shop (well only place I know to buy from actually lol) has really reasonable shipping, not much more than to buy in Aussie and ship. And the price of the goods are about half...]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:48:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173797&title=u-s-online-shops#1173797 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Yup the customs thing is a b*gger...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173784&title=u-s-online-shops#1173784 Author: yermasyada
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 3:30pm

Yup the customs thing is a b*gger Sometimes it's fine but sometimes you can get stung and when you get stung you really get stung ]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:30:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173784&title=u-s-online-shops#1173784 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : And then the cost on top of the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173765&title=u-s-online-shops#1173765 Author: Rainbow
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 3:07pm

And then the cost on top of the shipping for customs etc for entering Australia. That has put me off getting stuff here from the UK....

]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 15:07:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173765&title=u-s-online-shops#1173765 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : I don&#039;t have any recommendations,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173754&title=u-s-online-shops#1173754 Author: Jaune
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 2:36pm

I don't have any recommendations, but I think the difficulty will be finding ones that ship internationally...for some reason they don't really seem to. ]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:36:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173754&title=u-s-online-shops#1173754 <![CDATA[U.S. online shops : Anyone have any recommendations?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173730&title=u-s-online-shops#1173730 Author: Nutella
Subject: 36164
Posted: 10 October 2010 at 1:54pm

Anyone have any recommendations? I want to go shopping while the Aussie $ is still going great guns but want to make sure I use reputable stores...]]> Sun, 10 Oct 2010 13:54:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=36164&PID=1173730&title=u-s-online-shops#1173730