New York v Orlando ?

[Guest]

Agree with ERICSMUM - 3 days is not enough time to do New York anyway (a year probably wouldn't be) so wasting time buying stuff you could get in Orlando anyway (and probably cheaper) is not a smart use of time.

That being said you shouldn't miss an hour or two window shopping down 5th Av and you have to go in the FAO Schwartz (toy shop in the Harrods style of spectacle) flagship store

I know others have said that Orlando will be cheaper for full priced items - but given your timeline you are going to be there in the 2nd half of august which is often a sale period in New York so it might be worth a look in some of your "big ticket" stores just in case

[ERICSMUM]

Originally Posted by stupet11

More like M&S / Debenhams than a jumble sale, - even had a small coffee shop!

But yes - prob not a good use of time IMO either...but if they want to say they did some shopping in NYC, I'd go here!

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Blimey it's changed in the past few years then !

[ERICSMUM]

Originally Posted by Guest

Agree with ERICSMUM - 3 days is not enough time to do New York anyway (a year probably wouldn't be) so wasting time buying stuff you could get in Orlando anyway (and probably cheaper) is not a smart use of time.

That being said you shouldn't miss an hour or two window shopping down 5th Av and you have to go in the FAO Schwartz (toy shop in the Harrods style of spectacle) flagship store

I know others have said that Orlando will be cheaper for full priced items - but given your timeline you are going to be there in the 2nd half of august which is often a sale period in New York so it might be worth a look in some of your "big ticket" stores just in case

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Good point, there are also the flagship stores for Tiffany and Saks Fifth Avenue too.

[sky13]

Coach full price should be a standardised price between New York and Orlando, though the sales tax will vary.

I actually got a great deal on a coach bag from Macy's New York last year, as they were offering a 25% discount at that time! So would definitely still go shopping in New York first. (Plus... Some stores that have branches in both new York and Orlando may let you return goods bought in New York in Orlando, if you change your mind...)

[Cap'n Jack]

Originally Posted by 07003840

New York is more expensive as their sales tax is higher then Orlando. (I Cant remember how much tho) I would Defo try and do your shopping in orlando instead of New York

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Hi
nyc is 8.875% and Orlando 7%

[Big Dog]

Originally Posted by ERICSMUM

It used to be a bit of a jumble sale in there, I just couldn't cope with having to rummage for bargains. Might have improved in the past few years though.

If you go, avoid lunchtimes as its full with women on their lunch breaks !

Personally I wouldn't spend time shopping in New York. You are there for only 3 days and there's lots to pack into that time.

You'll love New York.

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It still is in parts of it. My mrs is a bargain hunter and she can only shop here for a short time until she blows a fuse

[whitec]

Thanks for all the great advice guys ... I have no shopping time scheduled into my very busy NYC plan but I know the teenagers will want to buy something there if they can !

[purplemusky]

That being said you shouldn't miss an hour or two window shopping down 5th Av and you have to go in the FAO Schwartz (toy shop in the Harrods style of spectacle) flagship store


FAO Schwartz shut down last year which is really sad great store

[dlamiot]

"FAO Schwartz shut down last year which is really sad great store"

I thought it had just moved? The rent was too high where they used to be.

[jaspr]

Gutted about FAO Schwartz that was on our places to visit list