lost in london

[rt1]

so im in london, no idea how to get around or anything. long story, i need to buy an ipod, however, i cant find any bestbuys / electronics stores / whatevers. so if anyone knows a place where i can get one please please please let me know. i am in kensington, near the park thing. cheers mates!

[diebitter]

nearest place I can think of would he High Street Kensington. There might be a dixons or currys on the main street, or failing that, there's a big dept store called Barbers or similar on High St Ken.

If you're on the tube, tottenham court road is a good stopping place for electronic stuff.

[rt1]

awesome! thank you!

are these prices competitive to US prices (i know everything is sooooooo jacked up over here). Not that it matters, but what price should I look for? 200 pounds?

[TylerD]

20GB iPod is about £210 at its cheapest ~ $370

[daveymck]

I would 2nd the tottenham court road suggestion but of looking for a bargain I would wait till I got home our exchange rate will mean its quite a bit more than in the States.

[diebitter]

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awesome! thank you!

are these prices competitive to US prices (i know everything is sooooooo jacked up over here). Not that it matters, but what price should I look for? 200 pounds?

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No not at all, prices are terrible - but I think you might be able to claim the VAT back (17.5%)

[stigmata]

Bottom of Tottenham court road is the place for electronics. I have heard some bad stories about some of the smaller merchants, but there are brand name shops there too.

[spamuell]

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I have heard some bad stories about some of the smaller merchants

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Like what? I've found them to be pretty typical salesmanish when talking to them, they'll play up features which are standard and try to offer you a ridiculously high price, but I've never bought anything off them.

[Vavavoom]

I go down Tottenham Court Road all the time...

Pay Cash......Always....
Say u have been offered the good(s) at another store for £40-£xx less than the store u are in.......or that they threw in accesories.....

U can get bargains down Tottenham Court Road......Just be careful in these shops.......They prefer cash to move the products.....so remember this when they are trying the sell......

[stigmata]

Like not taking returns on faulty goods. This is second hand knowledge though, so make of it what you will.

I like the computer market under the American Church. Is that still running? Man that place used to make me feel like I was normal. Some bargains to be had, too.