How much money would a teenager need to bring to boston and New York?

Postoffice123

I'm going shopping in Boston and NY and was wondering what amount of money would do me for the 2 weeks I'm there (just shopping money) ??

GoProGaming

How long is a piece of string??

Last time i was in nyc i had 100 dollars a day for each day i was there excl shopping money.

silja

What do you want to buy?
Does shopping money include meals?

Postoffice123

No, no meals. Just clothes, shoes, jewellery, makeup .. Usual stuff for a teenager

dave2pvd

Postoffice123 wrote: »

No, no meals. Just clothes, shoes, jewellery, makeup .. Usual stuff for a teenager

So I guess the question is, how much clothes, shoes, jewellery and makeup do you want to buy?

lukesmom

$2K if you wanna splurge
$1K if you are being careful

Postoffice123

dave2pvd wrote: »

So I guess the question is, how much clothes, shoes, jewellery and makeup do you want to buy?

Well I'm going with a large empty suitcase so how ever much I can fit! Just want a rough amount really on how much I'll need.

dee_mc

It depends - are you planning to buy one pair of shoes, or ten pairs? Designer stuff? High-end make up or Wet n Wild? Precious metals or costume jewelry? Are you planning to visit outlet centres (in which case access as many coupons as you can) or shop in city centres?

Make a list of what you would like, have a look at the likes of Macys, Bloomingdales, Saks and Sephora websites to get an idea of prices and promotions. Kmart is great for cheaper cosmetics at even cheaper prices. Bear in mind that certain brands such as Urban Decay are usually cheaper here. Bring your passport on day 1 at Macys to get a discount voucher, but remember there are many exclusions.

Postoffice123

dee_mc wrote: »

It depends - are you planning to buy one pair of shoes, or ten pairs? Designer stuff? High-end make up or Wet n Wild? Precious metals or costume jewelry? Are you planning to visit outlet centres (in which case access as many coupons as you can) or shop in city centres?

Make a list of what you would like, have a look at the likes of Macys, Bloomingdales, Saks and Sephora websites to get an idea of prices and promotions. Kmart is great for cheaper cosmetics at even cheaper prices. Bear in mind that certain brands such as Urban Decay are usually cheaper here. Bring your passport on day 1 at Macys to get a discount voucher, but remember there are many exclusions.

Thanks a lot! Not going mad buying designer stuff, maybe a Michael kors bag that's it.. Just gonna buy a few pairs of converse, mac & benefit makeup, few pairs of jeans and tops (don't have to be designer) and some reasonably priced jewellery.

falabo

Postoffice123 wrote: »

I'm going shopping in Boston and NY and was wondering what amount of money would do me for the 2 weeks I'm there (just shopping money) ??

This has to be the most meaningless thread I have ever seen here

dee_mc

Postoffice123 wrote: »

Thanks a lot! Not going mad buying designer stuff, maybe a Michael kors bag that's it.. Just gonna buy a few pairs of converse, mac & benefit makeup, few pairs of jeans and tops (don't have to be designer) and some reasonably priced jewellery.

Don't buy Cons without checking Century 21 first, i got a pair for $20 a couple of years ago.
Your MAC stuff may be cheaper in the Duty Free on the way out - have a look at the airport site and Macys site to check this.
There's a Michael Kors shop at Woodbury Commons but you'll find good value in TJ Maxx, Lord and Taylor, Marshalls, Century 21 or any of the other big name stores too - they're always on promotion somewhere, so keep an eye out and don't buy anything in the first store, do your research
Enjoy, I'd love to be going!

Postoffice123

falabo wrote: »

This has to be the most meaningless thread I have ever seen here

Good to know maybe you should keep your comments to yourself, thanks..

Postoffice123

dee_mc wrote: »

Don't buy Cons without checking Century 21 first, i got a pair for $20 a couple of years ago.
Your MAC stuff may be cheaper in the Duty Free on the way out - have a look at the airport site and Macys site to check this.
There's a Michael Kors shop at Woodbury Commons but you'll find good value in TJ Maxx, Lord and Taylor, Marshalls, Century 21 or any of the other big name stores too - they're always on promotion somewhere, so keep an eye out and don't buy anything in the first store, do your research
Enjoy, I'd love to be going!

Aw thanks a million that helped a lot! Always good to do the research before hand .. I hope it will be worth it, never been before

dee_mc

Postoffice123 wrote: »

Aw thanks a million that helped a lot! Always good to do the research before hand .. I hope it will be worth it, never been before

It's great fun I hate shopping, but 'merica shopping is different

athlonelad

Postoffice123 wrote: »

Aw thanks a million that helped a lot! Always good to do the research before hand .. I hope it will be worth it, never been before

Join the vip members of woodbury commons for a coupon book. Go straight to the visitors centre there to collect it. Just show them a screenshot of your membership. Good deals like 20% off etc

athlonelad

Postoffice123 wrote: »

Aw thanks a million that helped a lot! Always good to do the research before hand .. I hope it will be worth it, never been before

Join the vip members of woodbury commons for a coupon book. Go straight to the visitors centre there to collect it. Just show them a screenshot of your membership. Good deals like 20% off etc

Postoffice123

athlonelad wrote: »

Join the vip members of woodbury commons for a coupon book. Go straight to the visitors centre there to collect it. Just show them a screenshot of your membership. Good deals like 20% off etc

I will try that can you join it on their website?

athlonelad

Postoffice123 wrote: »

I will try that can you join it on their website?

Yep.

whitey1

Bring $500 and take yourself out to the outlets.

You'll fill the suitcase in no time with Levi's, Northface jackets and RLph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger appar

Postoffice123

whitey1 wrote: »

Bring $500 and take yourself out to the outlets.

You'll fill the suitcase in no time with Levi's, Northface jackets and RLph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger appar

Thanks very much