Buffalo
So my old roommate and I hopped on the bandwagon and went to Buffalo this weekend to do some shopping. It was insane. Every second license plate in the parking lot of the Walden Galleria Mall was an Ontario plate.
I have never had to line up so many times while shopping. Surprisingly, the shortest wait we had of the day, was at the border. The Americans standing in line, naturally complained about all the Canadians crowding their mall. (When it takes 50 minutes to buy one sweater, you get impatient)
While it was a fun trip and I thoroughly enjoyed myself, I don’t think I saved any money than if I’d gone to Fairview Mall. The real savings seem to be on books, cards, and CDs. The clothes seemed to be priced about what they would here. And, being honest to a fault, Sherry and I declared everything we bought so we had to pay duty.
I have to say the border guards were very friendly. Particularly coming into Canada. They all smiled and welcomed us home. Of course they did give us a look when they asked if we had anything to declare. (That piercing “don’t-try-to-lie-to-me-because-things-will-get-real-awkward-if-you-do” look.)
I think the savings on the dollar would have been more apparent if we’d stayed longer.
Kate