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Originally Posted by rrskylar
I admit I am guilty from time to time of cross border shopping, but even with a high Canadian dollar the prices in the US on most items are priced pretty similar in Canada. Most grocery items aside from dairy are actually cheaper here, most electronics are similarly priced etc. The major savings you do find are on big ticket items such as cars and certain appliances.
The allure of going to GF and Fargo is more for a break, couple nights in a hotel and dinners at restaurants not seen here.
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I agree. I go to Grand Forks on occassion not so much to save a tonne of money buying stuff but for the experience and the unique products that you can't buy in canada. Cherry Coke, Cookie Crisp etc