Posted on: 11-10-04 09:52:39
hi Ravi 
Just putting down costs of the items in India so that you can compare costs while thinking of buying these there
1. Cell phone with camera costs 10000 - 14000 INR, NOKIA
2. Cordless phone costs 1900 INR - 2500 INR, SONY
3. Camcorder costs 22000 - 25000 INR, SONY
SONY (camcorder) products usually come with a world wide guarantee.
All things upto 12000 INR (total value of items) do not attract any duty.
As you said, Ravi, i feel that all these economical aspects put aside, theres nothing which compares to the joy which parents get when they get to tell the neighbour - "Kya ji cordless - yeh hamery puttar ne Canada se bheja he ji, bahoot badiya set he ". Or the mother can say when she gets a call on her cell " Ek minute Mrs Khurana phone aya he....!"
So i say prices be damned - gifts which bring a smile to your parents and remind them of you can never be judged simply by their prices.
I am sure they will be dusted everyday of their lives and cherished dearly.
Regards
SF
ok can some one suggest a good place to get a cheap mattress with some good delivery options as well as household stuff like comfortor and pillows...ive seen some exhorbitant places and wondered if anyone could give me some things to watch out for and how to get a good deal.
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ok can some one suggest a good place to get a cheap mattress with some good delivery options as well as household stuff like comfortor and pillows...ive seen some exhorbitant places and wondered if anyone could give me some things to watch out for and how to get a good deal.
Hi Michelle,
If you are looking for a real cheap mattress check out this store ::
http://www.xscargo.com/department.php?dept=Furniture&cat=Beds%20/%20Mattresses&index=0
XS Cargo has stores in M'ssauga, Scarborough & elsewhere. But I 'm not sure if they home deliver. I found their price the cheapest by far. I thought this mattress was good for the occassional guest !
But if you want a real good mattress (Like Sealy orthopaedic) buy it from the Scarborough Costco where you can book it from diff samples & they homedeliver it in a week. I got a very good Queen Sealy for abt $700 which normally costs above $1000 elsewhere like Bricks !
The best brands in mattress are Sealy & Serta. Sears have their own orthopaedic brands too, which can be homedelivered once booked frm the online site.
I have also seen mattresses in Wlamart, but never bothered to check the prices. Probably your best bet for comforters & pillows will be Walmart.
For me, I like the hard pillows from Bay - they are similar to what we get back home
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As you said, Ravi, i feel that all these economical aspects put aside, theres nothing which compares to the joy which parents get when they get to tell the neighbour - "Kya ji cordless - yeh hamery puttar ne Canada se bheja he ji, bahoot badiya set he
Wonder how would the parents expression change, when the neighbour pulls out the exact same(or even better) phone from his pocket and says, "Kya ji cordless - yeh hamarey puttar ne aapka wala phone yehan se aadhey daam mein khareeda hai, aur is wajeh se jee hamarey paas aisey 2 phone ho gayein hein ji!"
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wisernow
Great sentiments SF
I completely agree with you....a memory that can bring a smile on our parents face is invaluable.....anything for that!
Worship
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As you said, Ravi, i feel that all these economical aspects put aside, theres nothing which compares to the joy which parents get when they get to tell the neighbour - "Kya ji cordless - yeh hamery puttar ne Canada se bheja he ji, bahoot badiya set he ".
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Wonder how would the parents expression change, when the neighbour pulls out the exact same(or even better) phone from his pocket and says, "Kya ji cordless - yeh hamarey puttar ne aapka wala phone yehan se aadhey daam mein khareeda hai, aur is wajeh se jee hamarey paas aisey 2 phone ho gayein hein ji!"
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Hi wisernow
"Samajhne wale samaj gaye, jo na samjhe woh.............."
Seriously that piece of advice wasnt meant for the one two ka four types or the 1 = 33 chasing people.
Regards
SF
