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Shopping Tips from The Women's Travel Group

February 13,2013


Shopping overseas is both acquisitive and a cultural experience.. The Women's Travel Group offers these practical tips to help the female traveler feel comfortable in a souk, a flea market or shop.

****Check on Ebay or other, for US prices of foreign goods, then gauge from there for your prices.

****Before you leave, look up the local words for Sale, Special Price and Discount. Google translation can be helpful here.

****Bargain with Dollars and Euros; the latter are more acceptable in many parts of Europe and elsewhere.

****Know the exchange rates before you bargain; if necessary make a chart with 1,5,10,20 Dollar equivalents, and do not be afraid to ask for a calculator.

****Do not change money on Fridays; banks add margins to their rates to protect against weekend fluctuations.

****If shipping anything, photograph it for insurance purposes. Warning: US credit cards do not prevent you from fraudulent purchases overseas.

****Pack heavy tape; boxes and bags are easy to find, but not tape.

****Same with bubble wrap if you plan to buy ceramics.

****Make sure insurance and freight forwarding are included in your price.

****If buying expensive items, get recent references from the vendor; do not depend on the guide or tour company to dispute your purchases later on.

****Once home, check wood objects for bugs, fabrics for fading or bleeding dyes, and jewelry for wobbly clasps.

The Women's Travel Group organizes 'smart tours for women' to destinations around the world. Founded originally in 1992, the company has won awards for the quality and in depth experiences offered. Upcoming tours are to Argentina, India, and South Africa.



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