Things to buy in Germany - unavailable in the USA
Sep 25, 2013, 4:08 pm
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T rinsing that out of my mouth. As always, YMMV.
Sep 26, 2013, 12:37 am
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Thanks. I bought the Colgate at Boots, and after I noticed an odd sensation googled it. Seems like I am not alone, thousands reported similar reactions.
I'm still trying to find Dentagard or the same product under a different name made by Colgate (green, or white, herbal)
My teeth feel fine now that I switched back to Dentagard, and the dentist said they are in good shape, so I am going to think that it was the version of Colgate which I purchased.
I'm still trying to find Dentagard or the same product under a different name made by Colgate (green, or white, herbal)
My teeth feel fine now that I switched back to Dentagard, and the dentist said they are in good shape, so I am going to think that it was the version of Colgate which I purchased.
Sep 26, 2013, 12:48 am
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Nov 5, 2013, 11:41 pm
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But the ingredients and the recipe for Nutella produced by Ferrero in Germany are different to the one produced in Italy. The italian version is much sweeter. Nutella for US is produced in Ontario, Canada.
The german Nutella contains 13 % hazel nuts, the (former) east german brand Nudossi contains 36 % hazel nuts. So give next time Nudossi a try!
Nov 6, 2013, 4:14 am
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But the ingredients and the recipe for Nutella produced by Ferrero in Germany are different to the one produced in Italy. The italian version is much sweeter. Nutella for US is produced in Ontario, Canada.
The german Nutella contains 13 % hazel nuts, the (former) east german brand Nudossi contains 36 % hazel nuts. So give next time Nudossi a try!
The german Nutella contains 13 % hazel nuts, the (former) east german brand Nudossi contains 36 % hazel nuts. So give next time Nudossi a try!
And to add: If you are the jam/marmelade type: try to get some Simmler jam (not available in every supermarket) - everybody I tell to try says that especially the "dreierlei Gsälz" (a mix of red berry jams) is very good.
Sep 21, 2015, 6:04 pm
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This is an old post but thought I would add and clear up the Mercedes pricing
So a while back someone was mentioning how the cost of Mercedes are cheaper in the states than in germany and was comparing the cost of the msrp on a C63 amg, and how it was significantly more money in germany than in the states....well, the truth is that MOST Mercedes Benz vehicle are going to be cheaper in germany. I used to work for a mercedes dealer in oregon and we frequently had customers do what was called a euro delivery. This is when the customer would fly to Germany, purchase the vehicle of their choice, drive the vehicle around Germany and have a vacation, then return the vehicle to Mercedes and the vehicle would then be shipped to the U.S. dealer that they choose. The reason people would do this is because for what it would cost them to purchase the car outright at a U.S. Mercedes dealership, they could pay for flights, hotel, fuel, food as well as the price of the car in germany. They would get an amazing vacation along with an awesome car purchase story. Now, this applies to all of the Mercedes models for the exception of the AMG models, because the AMG models are actually assembled in the U.S.A.! So when it comes to the U.S. market, the AMG cars are already in the states, whereas the non AMG models have to be shipped and imported into the U.S.....same for the AMG cars in germany, they have to be shipped and imported into Germany. The shipping and importing makes the cost of the vehicle significantly higher. So, if you're from Germany and want an AMG, go buy it from the states and arrange to have it shipped home....likewise, if you're from the U.S. and are looking at a non AMG model, head over to Germany and do a euro delivery and go on a vacation that you will never forget. Only downside to either side is that you must have the full purchase price. Unfortunately you're unable to finance the vehicle until it reaches the states. At that point then you could take out a loan on the vehicle, but you have to pay for it in full until it made it home. Hope this clears that up and possibly helps someone out. I'm actually boarding a plane in about 15.5 hours and heading to Germany to see some friends and attend octoberfest 2015 in munich!
Sep 23, 2015, 1:24 pm
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So a while back someone was mentioning how the cost of Mercedes are cheaper in the states than in germany and was comparing the cost of the msrp on a C63 amg, and how it was significantly more money in germany than in the states....well, the truth is that MOST Mercedes Benz vehicle are going to be cheaper in germany. I used to work for a mercedes dealer in oregon and we frequently had customers do what was called a euro delivery. This is when the customer would fly to Germany, purchase the vehicle of their choice, drive the vehicle around Germany and have a vacation, then return the vehicle to Mercedes and the vehicle would then be shipped to the U.S. dealer that they choose. The reason people would do this is because for what it would cost them to purchase the car outright at a U.S. Mercedes dealership, they could pay for flights, hotel, fuel, food as well as the price of the car in germany. They would get an amazing vacation along with an awesome car purchase story. Now, this applies to all of the Mercedes models for the exception of the AMG models, because the AMG models are actually assembled in the U.S.A.! So when it comes to the U.S. market, the AMG cars are already in the states, whereas the non AMG models have to be shipped and imported into the U.S.....same for the AMG cars in germany, they have to be shipped and imported into Germany. The shipping and importing makes the cost of the vehicle significantly higher. So, if you're from Germany and want an AMG, go buy it from the states and arrange to have it shipped home....likewise, if you're from the U.S. and are looking at a non AMG model, head over to Germany and do a euro delivery and go on a vacation that you will never forget. Only downside to either side is that you must have the full purchase price. Unfortunately you're unable to finance the vehicle until it reaches the states. At that point then you could take out a loan on the vehicle, but you have to pay for it in full until it made it home. Hope this clears that up and possibly helps someone out. I'm actually boarding a plane in about 15.5 hours and heading to Germany to see some friends and attend octoberfest 2015 in munich!
You're also buying a US Spec Merc (amber corners/flat mirrors/different headlight pattern/etc) not a Euro/International Spec Merc. It must be exported within 6 months of delivery (hence the Zoll red plate versus the normal number plate).
Sep 24, 2015, 7:03 am
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I used to work for a mercedes dealer in oregon and we frequently had customers do what was called a euro delivery. This is when the customer would fly to Germany, purchase the vehicle of their choice, drive the vehicle around Germany and have a vacation, then return the vehicle to Mercedes and the vehicle would then be shipped to the U.S. dealer that they choose. The reason people would do this is because for what it would cost them to purchase the car outright at a U.S. Mercedes dealership, they could pay for flights, hotel, fuel, food as well as the price of the car in germany. They would get an amazing vacation along with an awesome car purchase story.
Now, this applies to all of the Mercedes models for the exception of the AMG models, because the AMG models are actually assembled in the U.S.A.! So when it comes to the U.S. market, the AMG cars are already in the states, whereas the non AMG models have to be shipped and imported into the U.S.....same for the AMG cars in germany, they have to be shipped and imported into Germany. The shipping and importing makes the cost of the vehicle significantly higher. So, if you're from Germany and want an AMG, go buy it from the states and arrange to have it shipped home....likewise, if you're from the U.S. and are looking at a non AMG model, head over to Germany and do a euro delivery and go on a vacation that you will never forget.
Sep 24, 2015, 7:48 am
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OK, this may clarify the whole European Delivery/Overseas Delivery/Factory Delivery question.
1.) You don't buy the car overseas
2.) You order the car (most imports from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and Volvo are eligible but some specialty models may not be available or may not be discounted) at your local dealer (hopefully from someone who knows the program's ins and outs)
3.) You plan your trip
4.) You arrive, take delivery in a fairly festive and fun manner (I've done this about 15 times), and drive off.
5.) You drop your car off at the shipper's agent
6.) You obsessively follow your car's ship's every move across the Atlantic, hoping it's not the TriColor II
7.) Your car arrives at the port, is inspected, possibly repaired and updated, and makes its way to the dealership for redelivery.
8.) You show up and drive off.
Above from
The Official Guide to Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volvo European Delivery Programs
Above appeared in FBT, where I serve as Ed.Dir.
1.) You don't buy the car overseas
2.) You order the car (most imports from Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and Volvo are eligible but some specialty models may not be available or may not be discounted) at your local dealer (hopefully from someone who knows the program's ins and outs)
3.) You plan your trip
4.) You arrive, take delivery in a fairly festive and fun manner (I've done this about 15 times), and drive off.
5.) You drop your car off at the shipper's agent
6.) You obsessively follow your car's ship's every move across the Atlantic, hoping it's not the TriColor II
7.) Your car arrives at the port, is inspected, possibly repaired and updated, and makes its way to the dealership for redelivery.
8.) You show up and drive off.
Above from
The Official Guide to Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, and Volvo European Delivery Programs
Every year, thousands of travelers go to Europe and return with a larger-than-average souvenir: a brand new automobile. Indeed, since the 1960s, several hundred thousand Americans have visited Gothenburg, Ingolstadt, Munich, and Stuttgart with that goal in mind, mixing in a driving experience while taking in the local food, world-famous museums and art galleries, and the Gemütlichkeit of western Europe.
These tourists aren’t importing the cars themselves nor are they purchasing the cars in Europe. They are taking advantage of a little-known program referred to as European Delivery that lets them purchase a new car in the United States at a discount, pick it up at the factory, drive it around, and have it magically appear back in the States roughly six weeks later.
In the past 12 months or so, I’ve traveled to Europe three times with the specific task of taking delivery of a brand new car at a factory delivery center. In two cases, the car was for me; in the most recent case, I accompanied a friend on his delivery adventure....
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These tourists aren’t importing the cars themselves nor are they purchasing the cars in Europe. They are taking advantage of a little-known program referred to as European Delivery that lets them purchase a new car in the United States at a discount, pick it up at the factory, drive it around, and have it magically appear back in the States roughly six weeks later.
In the past 12 months or so, I’ve traveled to Europe three times with the specific task of taking delivery of a brand new car at a factory delivery center. In two cases, the car was for me; in the most recent case, I accompanied a friend on his delivery adventure....
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Sep 24, 2015, 9:15 am
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But yes, they try.....
Aug 31, 2016, 12:41 pm
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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
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
Please tell me where did you find timberland boots for $50 in Germany. City and address.
Sep 2, 2016, 2:31 am
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Sep 2, 2016, 9:36 am
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Out of curiosity, why would there be any difference between buying a given Armani suit in the Armani store in New York vs. Frankfurt vs. Milan?