shopping in buffalo

[vblanche]

Hi, I might go to buffalo next w/end, never been there, where should I go shopping? for my car or me?

thanks
vincent

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

do you still need a passport to cross the border?

[MattC]

well since the canadian dollar is pretty much on par, you probably aren't saving a ton. but sure, why not.

[vblanche]

do you still need a passport to cross the border?
hmmm...I don't know...I'm french citizen, with a temporay work permit in canada, but I can cross the border w/o problem.

[royroy]

do you still need a passport to cross the border?


yes.. u need to have passport...

well.. there r some outlet malls.. i think is call pine outlet or something...
and there is shopping mall call galleria too =P

[vblanche]

nothing special for mz3?

[royroy]

nothing special for mz3?

dun really know abt that... =P just know clothings.. haha

[MattC]

actually they made it so you dont NEED your passport to drive to the states until 2009.

[Broli]

if he is a french citizen, he should prob have his passport!

[Sean80]

if you are canadian you only need a passport to get into the states when travelling by air. I crossed the border 2 months ago with only my license and no problems.

[KenYork]

well since the canadian dollar is pretty much on par, you probably aren't saving a ton. but sure, why not.

savings should be more since the Canadian dollar is on par.

[Broli]

savings should be more since the Canadian dollar is on par.

+1

[Zaku_4]

actually they made it so you dont NEED your passport to drive to the states until 2009.

really??

i thought u needed it since jan 07?

so brith certificate and licence still work??

[majic]

well since the canadian dollar is pretty much on par, you probably aren't saving a ton. but sure, why not.

i guess you failed grade 10 math eh..

[Sean80]

really??

i thought u needed it since jan 07?

so brith certificate and licence still work??

as I stated above, you only need a passport when flying into the states from Canada. When travelling by ground your birth certificate and licence will work untill 2009.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Hi, I might go to buffalo next w/end, never been there, where should I go shopping? for my car or me?

thanks
vincent

Hit up Military Road in City of Niagara Falls. A lot of people think its Buffalo but its not

Its where all the outlets are (Foot Locker, Coach, Guess, Aeropostale, Adidas, Old Navy, Gap...) lots of crazy deals

[ds2chan]

you can go to Walden Galleria.. it's a mall in Buffalo..

http://www.waldengalleria.com/

[MAZDA Kitten]

There is not much good deals at Walden its just a nice mall with Cheesecake Factory
The deals are on Military Road

but the prices are still cheaper than what you'd find in a Canadian Mall and there is a lot of stuff you wouldnt find in Canada (ie. Charlotte Rousse and Forever21 stores)

[zedtech]

^^ Ditto to both... I was just there yesterday w/ the g/f and we only spent $50 total in 3 hrs between the two of us lol.

[vblanche]

and how do you cross back the border? trash all labels, packages, etc...?

Merci

[cwp_sedan]

Chiming in late, but you don't need a passport. Just valid ID (licence+birth certificate).

I would suggest taking the tags off and wearing a few of the articles of clothing back that are on the same bill. Other stuff, you are pretty much out of luck if they want to tax you on it. I have claimed $120 before and I was only over for a couple of hours and they let me go without any problems. Then again they checked me for only $50 once. It will all depend on the person at the booth on the way back and the mood they are in.

[MAZDA Kitten]

Just tell them the truth
As long as you dont spend an insane amount of money they the border guards have been really good to me
I think their main concern is alcohol and cigarettes

But usually I spend about $100+ on clothes and maybe $30 on groceries
They can go through my stuff and find $5 Aeropostale shirts its still a good deal LOL
And milk and cottage cheese...
Dont be obvious... layering 4 shirts in the summer etc.

If you're gonna put some stuff on put it on seperate bills even if you are spending a lot of $$$ in that one store..

[Xerox]

+1 agree with MK.

I've had a few bad experiences at the US borders so I don't mess around.
Maybe small things (stuff that the average person would carry around anyways) you can just take the tag off and put it in your bag but for other obvious stuff...don't risk it for a biscuit.

[MAZDA Kitten]

^^^
Exaaaaaaaaaaaaaaactly
Or like make up for the ladies
Put it on seperate bills at Target or whatever and take off all the packaging and shove it in your purse

[chinsterr]

Boulevard Mall , its near the University of Buffalo ... its supposed to be in the "posh" area of buffalo.

[Xerox]

I want to buy a new lens for my camera. It's approx. $1,800.00 here vs. approx. $1,350.00 in USA. The store I got that price from is in NY city and that's too far. Anyone know a camera store in Buffalo (near the border)?

I've checked store directory listings at Walden Galleria & Boulevard Mall and couldn't find a store that would carry this item.

[cwp_sedan]

I don't know of any personally but here a re a couple I looked up. You could call them and find out any details...

http://www.continentalcamera.com/
http://yellowpages.aol.com/computers-and-electronics/camera-stores/ny/buffalo/

[Kevin@nextmod]

Can someone 100% confirm that if i need a passport to get across the border or not?

[bluntman]

I want to buy a new lens for my camera. It's approx. $1,800.00 here vs. approx. $1,350.00 in USA.

What lens are you after?

[yearoftherat]

Can someone 100% confirm that if i need a passport to get across the border or not?

Not for another year but I'd take one anyways

http://www.ppt.gc.ca/can/north_america.aspx?lang=e

[Kevin@nextmod]

Yea i just found out....need a passport starting next year 2008

[Fuman]

Not for another year but I'd take one anyways

http://www.ppt.gc.ca/can/north_america.aspx?lang=e

just bring citizenship + driver's license and you'll be fine.

[Xerox]

What lens are you after?

Canon 16-35mm f/2.8 L II

[Xerox]

I don't know of any personally but here a re a couple I looked up. You could call them and find out any details...

http://www.continentalcamera.com/
http://yellowpages.aol.com/computers-and-electronics/camera-stores/ny/buffalo/

Thanks. I emailed one place for a quote and checking out the others.

[IMHIP2]

From the Canon USA website

searched dealers around Zip 14201

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ListDealersAct&functionid=4&fcategoryid=405&modelid=14907&type=CIG&recordCounter=0&isurl=&zip_code=14201&city=&state=&radius=&submit.x=88&submit.y=9

[Garu]

Aren't they more strict on the border nowadays?

[Xerox]

From the Canon USA website

searched dealers around Zip 14201


Brilliant. I wouldn't want to get it from an unauthorized supplier anyway so that's a good way of weeding them out. Thanks.