David,

Thank you.

I had no idea there was such a thing as vending machines for items such as electronics (like I said, not too well travelled).

Well, being able to get out of the airport is not something I thought I could do - assumed it would be too far away from shops etc.

Been looking at links you gave, exactly the kind of thing I was looking for.


Out if interest, do you, or anyone else know the score on getting tax back when leaving the country with goods bought there? I read something along the lines of being able to claim it back at customs if I have the receipt for the product I purchased?


Cheers,

Magnus

p.s. any idea how much a cab would be for the 4-mile run to Manhattan Beach?