Thanks Pureboy & ksandness.
Yes, stuff you can't get at home (yet) is probably my main target. I keep reading about the odd new gadget coming out but available only in Japan initially.

We try to do some comparison shopping over the Internet but we kind of find it hit & miss due to the timing of everything.

I can't see myself buying any DVD's but I usually try to get around the region restrictions (and PAL/NSTC issues) by playing them on my pc.

Interesting info about the FM frequencies.