A few days ago, after nearly 20 days of crazy fun in the United States with the old man and Nuan Nuan, I finally came back from the United States! Counting this time, I have been to the United States three times this year. Every time I go to the United States, it is almost always the rhythm of buying a lot of food and then coming back. My mother often asks me, what will I buy when I take Nuannuan to play around?
Anyone who has been to the United States knows that, except for service industries such as meals and taxis, many things in the United States are indeed more than a star and a half cheaper than in China. Someone once posted on the Internet and asked: “I am going to the United States, what do I need to bring? What is worth buying?” The most favorable answer was: “Don’t bring anything, just carry a schoolbag and take your passport and wallet. You can buy the suitcase in the United States. Come back with a big box full.”
As a super loser who doesn’t even blink at buying things for herself and Nuannuan, my principle of buying things has always been “buy the best things in the most economical way”. Before sharing, I want to answer the two most frequently asked questions:
- What are the most worth buying in the United States?
- Where is the best place to buy things in the United States?
Let me talk about the first one, what to buy. Although the United States is generally recognized as a cheap place to shop, it is actually not the best place to buy luxury goods. Because most of the luxury goods in the world, such as Prada, Dior, Gucci, LV, etc., are European brands. Although they are cheaper to buy in the United States than in China, they are still not as good as Italy and France. What are really worth buying in the United States are actually some affordable luxury brands in the United States, such as Coach, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, and some leisure sports brands, such as Arc’ Teryx, Columbia, Under Armour, Levis and so on. With discounts, the price can be almost half of the domestic price.
Second question, where to buy. When Chinese people go abroad, they are more accustomed to shopping outlets. Indeed, there are outlets of different sizes in every city in the United States, and you can get some coupons in advance. If you don’t have to pursue new products in the season, you can buy many products at a much lower price than specialty stores, or even 50-60% off. price. But as a shopaholic who drove along Route 66 across the United States for nearly a month last February and visited more than a dozen outlets from Los Angeles to New York, what I want to say is that most of the Outlets Rice is far away from the urban area, considering the transportation cost, if it is not a big purchase, in fact, the department stores in the city, such as Macy’s and Marshalls, will also launch many discount activities every season, and the prices are quite attractive.
- UGG kids snow boots
Everyone knows that UGG means sheep fur snow boots. From the winter when Nuan Nuan was 2 and a half years old and could run and dance, I almost bought her a pair of snow boots every year. Really warm and versatile, it looks good with jeans and fleece pants.
Although sheepskin wool boots originated in Australia, UGG is a true American brand. I bought this pair at Woodbury Outlets in New York. UGG classic snow boots are rarely discounted. Domestic specialty stores should be 1,000 yuan less, and the original price is 119 dollars. This pair is 50% off, less than 60 dollars. Nuannuan’s favorite navy blue + dark flower + bowknot. However, there are also some mothers who complain that the UGG base is too hard, which may be a common problem of all anti-ski boots. Nuan Nuan likes it very much.
- Gymboree
Everyone knows the name of Gymboree in the United States. In addition to early education classes, children’s clothing is also a brand whose price is higher than GAP in China. What I like more about Gymboree is that it is also cute, but its color scheme and pattern are not as good-looking as many domestic children’s clothing brands. The price is much lower than that in China, with an average of more than ten dollars per piece. I bought a lot, ranging from spring clothes to summer shorts, T-shirts and skirts, and the bill was less than 1,000 yuan.
- Tegu Magnetic Building Blocks
Tegu’s magnetic building blocks, I have been growing grass for a long time, and I wanted to buy them at the New York Toy Fair in February last year. It looks no different from ordinary wooden building blocks. There is no seam on the outside, but there is hidden magnetism inside. Contrary to the requirement that building blocks can only be built on the table, it can spell out graphics that can be lifted up, such as cars and giraffes, greatly increasing the The possibility and fun of building blocks can enhance children’s sense of achievement and self-confidence. Some time ago, I wanted to start a group, and I also found a domestic representative. But the domestic price is really much higher than that in the United States, but this is the price policy of other brands, and the general manager is also very helpless. Since we can’t get together, buy a box of Nuan Nuan and play! Bought from Stanford University souvenir bookstore, more than 100 RMB.
- Sketchers glitter shoes
Skechers’ shiny shoes, this is the 4th pair I bought for Nuan Nuan. To be honest, its shortcomings are obvious, the bottom is too hard. But the advantages are also obvious, Velcro, easy to put on and take off, the most important thing is, it looks good! Wearing it, every step will flash a row of lights, every little girl loves it. This trip to the United States was the first time we traveled without a stroller. Thanks to this pair of shoes, Nuan Nuan didn’t even reach out to me for a hug when I went to the museum in Washington for a day. It is equivalent to more than 200 RMB!
Of course, Skechers adult sneakers are also very comfortable. His family has always been light, loose, and not binding feet as the biggest selling point. Personally, I feel that many shoes are more comfortable than Nike.
After talking about the things I bought for Nuan Nuan, let me recommend some of my own things, which are very good, or worth buying in the United States.
- Samsonite suitcase
When most people come to the United States, they must buy a suitcase, because there are so many things worth buying, and it is impossible to pack them back without buying a suitcase. Samsonite’s suitcases are still very cost-effective to buy in the United States. The price in China is basically 2000-3000, and the United States can basically be won for more than 1000. This suitcase was bought by me as a gift to Grandma Nuan. The three-dimensional carved outer surface looks very textured, and it is less than 2,000 yuan. The configuration of my suitcase is: 1 boarding case for short-term business trips, 1 26-inch check-in case for domestic travel, and 1 30-inch check-in case for overseas travel. Live together!
- Tumi Backpack
Tumi’s backpack was first given to me by my boss Amway when I was still consulting in a foreign company, especially the men’s ballistic cloth material, the quality is not too good! It is almost the top match of business backpacks. If you want to buy a computer bag, I will definitely recommend this brand first. Since I started my career as an official account, I basically have to carry my computer everywhere, so the computer backpack is definitely more important than the LV bag. Buying Tumi in the United States is basically the most suitable, so, on the basis of my previous backpack, I added this small bag, which is smaller and more portable than the daily backpack. Very cost-effective, the average men’s backpack costs 2,000-4,000 yuan in China, and this one is just over $100 off in the US.
- Micheael Kors clothes
Michael Kors, as the next affordable luxury brand popular in China after Coach, even in China, his bags are already everywhere in the street. Therefore, as a “middle-aged literary woman” who doesn’t need to carry bags at all, I don’t recommend MK bags. But MK clothes are actually not very popular in China. The main features are metal buckles and metal chains, combined with a relatively stable background color, it won my heart. The price is also cheaper than in China, so I bought several pieces at once this time. This one in the photo is the only one that is not discounted, it costs more than 80 US dollars, and there are many discounted models, only about 40 US dollars.
- Under Armor sportswear
Dwayne Johnson is a popular sports brand, focusing on sportswear for fitness and running. In the daily dress of the American people recently, this brand has become more popular than Nike and Adidas. One thing I like about Under Armor is that their tailoring is more slim, which shows your figure. Even if you are exercising, you have to make yourself sexy (shy face).
- Stuart Weitzman over the knee boots
I just started growing grass for this brand of shoes last year, but in fact they have been popular for several years. When it comes to this brand, the hottest thing should be over-the-knee boots. How can a pair of boots keep warm in autumn, winter and spring while showing long and thin legs? Over-the-knee boots are really a must-have. Although Stuart Weitzman’s boots have different heights, they have one thing in common that they really don’t tire your feet! Even if you walk for half a day, you won’t feel unbearable. This time I went to the United States, I finally pulled out the 5050 model that had been growing for a long time, and I actually bought it in an outlet store. It’s not too much money!
- Levis jeans
Levis, an American brand, is the most professional brand of jeans I have ever seen. Other jeans are at most divided into straight, slightly flared, slim fit, etc., but Levis uses three-digit numbers as the division of styles. Only straight jeans are classified according to tight, slightly tight, and loose. , hip repair, high waist, low waist and other different latitudes are divided into nearly 10 styles, and each style is divided into dozens of sizes in terms of length and width, which makes people have to sigh his professionalism.
A pair of Levis jeans cost at least eight or nine hundred in China, and if you buy more than five pairs at an outlet store, each pair is only $39.9. Our family happily bought seven or eight pieces of various styles to take home.
- Arc’Teryx Fleece
Arc’ Teryx, a Canadian brand, is the top brand in outdoor sports equipment, along with Mammoth and Marmot, which is more than one level more professional than Columbia. This brand is really one of the few brands that can cut such professional sportswear so well. Before climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, it was the various equipment of Archeopteryx that resisted the severe cold on the top of the snow-capped mountain. But in fact, some styles are similar to fleece jackets, which are also good for daily wear.
I also mentioned this brand in my recommendation list on Double Eleven last year. There is absolutely nothing to say in terms of material, professionalism and style. The only disadvantage is that it is expensive. A top-level hard-shell waterproof jacket is priced at 8,000 in domestic specialty stores! Of course, it is not so expensive in the United States. This time I bought a gray fleece jacket that I usually wear, and the discount was only more than 500.
- Oakley Outdoor Sunglasses
Oakley is a brand that specializes in outdoor sports sunglasses. The biggest advantage is that after wearing them on the face, even if you shake your head like a rattle, the glasses will not be thrown off. Whether it is skiing, hiking, cycling or taking the children to go outing and play scooters in spring, it is very suitable. It is more suitable than wearing a Prada queen sunglasses to go outdoors!