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Lost Pom


Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
01/06/2008 17:56

Hi all, just joined the forum although been reading it for some time now.



Have bought a property in Turquoise Bay which is just finished and will be coming out at the beginning of July for a holiday and to kit it out. Wondered if someone could advise are the electrical sockets 3 pin same as UK?



I am a fan of IKEA and know that there is a branch in southern Cyprus, what is the best way to shop there and bring anything back to NC? Will have a hire car when we are there but know the problems with getting over the border



Appreciate any help!

monkey


Joined: 18/12/2007
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
01/06/2008 18:03

Hi lost pom,



I have purchased on turquoise bay too - all the sockets are 3 pin. I brought elctrical stuff over and everything has been fine!



If you get stopped at the border with purchases over a certain amount I think you may get charged - but some of the other guys on this forum will be able to clarify.



Good luck shopping and if you have time for a drink you are welcome to come over for one or two as I am also visiting in July.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
01/06/2008 20:18

If you shop in the South you are allowed to bring back 135 Euro worth of goods per person tax free. If you buy more then factor in paying 30% import duty however you may not get stopped at all. We have been twice to Ikea and not stopped once despite car being full.



You cannot take a hire car from the North to the South so you will need to find some other form of transport.



Happy shopping!

Lost Pom


Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2

Message Posted:
02/06/2008 10:22

Thanks for the info seems like will have to do the majority of IKEA shopping before leaving and get as much in the suitcases as possible!



From reading the forum seems that Kings bar is the place to be so will be having a few drinks maybe see you there monkey?