I just had an idea of compiling a list of stuff that one can buy in Germany that is either much cheaper there or that is as good as unavailable in the USA.
It is one of my greatest pleasures when I can tell my European friends that I just bought this pair of Timberland shoes for $50 where they pay $200.
Of course, it is nice to bring them things, too. On the way back, it is great to do the same things for my own benefit and that of my American friends.
Keep in mind that despite the high Euro one can deduct the sales tax with an export slip. So that's about 19% off.
A very travel related item would be suitcases. Rimowa, Travelite and Titanium luggage are all much cheaper in Germany.
In the items of daily life one can get Burgol and Saphir shoe polish and accessories here (one is Swiss and one is Spanish) that are hard to come by in the US.
What are your examples?
Till