Back after a three-day trip to Gdansk.
Stayed at Hotel Posejdon in Gdansk - can highly recommend this hotel for the following reasons:
Overall, after walking several kilometers inside the different building warehouses, one can say the feelings are mixed.
Sure - you can probably save both 20 and 30 percent on some things like lamps, tools, outdoor furniture, sinks, bathtubs, and possibly toilets if you find something you like.
There were some tiles and ceramics that were well-priced and also both stylish and temperature-resistant.
Found nice solid parquet (15 mm thickness) that cost about 200 SEK per square meter.
However...if I was optimistic before I went there, I'm probably more neutral after having been there. I.e., I can imagine going there to buy some things but not at all to the extent I had initially thought.
Praktiker - was like a supersized Harald Nyborg - i.e., there were quite a few B-grade products.
The big Castorama was a delight for body and soul to stroll around in...I was close to motorsaws and angle grinders hitchhiking home with me.
Never found an appliance store that had what I was looking for.
There were indeed good and nice stoves, but few with induction plates. There were plenty of gas stoves and gas ovens for those who have gas. However, you should go to places like electronics retail chains (there was a big one near IKEA) to find these.
OBI was a disappointment in everything except tiles and ceramics (I'm sure others have different opinions, but I didn't find anything that interested me).
Can post some pictures and such if anyone is interested.
Stayed at Hotel Posejdon in Gdansk - can highly recommend this hotel for the following reasons:
- Located 5-10 minutes from the central Castorama...and thus almost as close to Praktiker and Alfa Center (shopping mall)
- Easy to find Osowa (where the BIG Castorama is) - it's basically just one road you follow to get there
- Perfectly fine if you're not just out for shopping...it's 100 meters from the hotel to the beach
- There is both fenced and guarded parking (on the same parking lot) though this costs a bit, but it might be worth it. 70 Zloty for two days of parking
- The restaurant's "Roasted duck" is very good...though you should replace their potato dumplings with fried potatoes.
Overall, after walking several kilometers inside the different building warehouses, one can say the feelings are mixed.
Sure - you can probably save both 20 and 30 percent on some things like lamps, tools, outdoor furniture, sinks, bathtubs, and possibly toilets if you find something you like.
There were some tiles and ceramics that were well-priced and also both stylish and temperature-resistant.
Found nice solid parquet (15 mm thickness) that cost about 200 SEK per square meter.
However...if I was optimistic before I went there, I'm probably more neutral after having been there. I.e., I can imagine going there to buy some things but not at all to the extent I had initially thought.
Praktiker - was like a supersized Harald Nyborg - i.e., there were quite a few B-grade products.
The big Castorama was a delight for body and soul to stroll around in...I was close to motorsaws and angle grinders hitchhiking home with me.
Never found an appliance store that had what I was looking for.
There were indeed good and nice stoves, but few with induction plates. There were plenty of gas stoves and gas ovens for those who have gas. However, you should go to places like electronics retail chains (there was a big one near IKEA) to find these.
OBI was a disappointment in everything except tiles and ceramics (I'm sure others have different opinions, but I didn't find anything that interested me).
Can post some pictures and such if anyone is interested.
Hello!
Has anyone seen cheap unglazed terracotta tiles 20x20 abroad? I'm planning to buy for the entire basement, so I would be grateful for any tips on low prices
/Elin
Has anyone seen cheap unglazed terracotta tiles 20x20 abroad? I'm planning to buy for the entire basement, so I would be grateful for any tips on low prices
/Elin
I was there a couple of months ago and I thought I saw terracotta tiles everywhere
Maybe not quite, but there were definitely some things. I thought Praktiker and Castorama had the best stuff.
By the way, I'm planning to go again next Friday. If I find a good light truck to rent, it will be a trip to Gdynia.
Maybe not quite, but there were definitely some things. I thought Praktiker and Castorama had the best stuff.
By the way, I'm planning to go again next Friday. If I find a good light truck to rent, it will be a trip to Gdynia.
If you could keep a lookout for unglazed terracotta that would be great!
/Elin
/Elin
So, I too have been down to Szczecin (Stettin) and shopped. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to get hold of a truck, so it was just a car with a trailer. Took the ferry at 03:15 from Trelleborg to Sassnitz and drove the 250 km to Szczecin. The ferry was ashore at 7, and we were in Szczecin by 11 (including a stop for roadwork).
Since I had a cumbersome trailer at the back, I wasn't particularly interested in driving around too much in the city, so we immediately ended up at the large Castorama located right at the entrance to Szczecin.
The selection and prices there then? Well, both plus and minus. I found awesome-looking Italian tiles for 100 SEK/sqm and glass blocks for the shower corner for about 10 SEK each. Fix for the entire bathroom (35 sqm) didn't cost more than a few hundred kronor, but I didn't dare to buy the towel warmer because I wasn't quite sure if it works in Sweden. (The language was a bit iffy.)
Toilets were cheap but weighed too much for my small trailer. Shower panel with massage nozzle or similar was reasonably priced.
One thing we noted was that right near Castorama, there were a couple of really nice tile stores with really high quality for 100 SEK/sqm. Unfortunately, these were order items, so one would have wanted to go down earlier, order, and then come back to pick them up (or have them delivered).
Otherwise, I found a bunch of nice and cheap clothes and shoes - both for me and for the kids.
The return trip was shortly after 17, which gave us half an hour at the Border shop in Sassnitz before the ferry left at 22:30.
All in all (including the ferry and gasoline), I came out well on the plus side for the trip, especially thanks to the cheap tiles and fix.
Since I had a cumbersome trailer at the back, I wasn't particularly interested in driving around too much in the city, so we immediately ended up at the large Castorama located right at the entrance to Szczecin.
The selection and prices there then? Well, both plus and minus. I found awesome-looking Italian tiles for 100 SEK/sqm and glass blocks for the shower corner for about 10 SEK each. Fix for the entire bathroom (35 sqm) didn't cost more than a few hundred kronor, but I didn't dare to buy the towel warmer because I wasn't quite sure if it works in Sweden. (The language was a bit iffy.)
Toilets were cheap but weighed too much for my small trailer. Shower panel with massage nozzle or similar was reasonably priced.
One thing we noted was that right near Castorama, there were a couple of really nice tile stores with really high quality for 100 SEK/sqm. Unfortunately, these were order items, so one would have wanted to go down earlier, order, and then come back to pick them up (or have them delivered).
Otherwise, I found a bunch of nice and cheap clothes and shoes - both for me and for the kids.
The return trip was shortly after 17, which gave us half an hour at the Border shop in Sassnitz before the ferry left at 22:30.
All in all (including the ferry and gasoline), I came out well on the plus side for the trip, especially thanks to the cheap tiles and fix.
A very interesting link when you live within a 200 km radius of both the harbor in Karlskrona and Ystad.
From what I understand, some things are worth buying in Poland.
Does anyone know how it is with materials for conservatories? Sliding doors, channel plastic, edge elements, etc.?
Are these also available to buy at the large department stores?
Grateful for answers.
Eklundh
From what I understand, some things are worth buying in Poland.
Does anyone know how it is with materials for conservatories? Sliding doors, channel plastic, edge elements, etc.?
Are these also available to buy at the large department stores?
Grateful for answers.
Eklundh
Anyone who has bought a spa in Poland??
I sent some questions to Castorama and got a reply back
a. Do you offer transportation to Sweden?
No. We found a transport company for your purposes
Prizes to Stockholm:
1m3 – 530 z[ch322] brutto - 1241 SEK
2m3 – 660 z[ch322] brutto - 1545 SEK
3m3 – 820 z[ch322] brutto - 1920 SEK
4m3 – 1150 z[ch322] brutto - 2693 SEK
5m3 – 1300 z[ch322] brutto - 3044 SEK
6m3 – 1500 z[ch322] brutto - 3512 SEK
7m3 – 1620 z[ch322] brutto - 3793 SEK
8m3 – 1750 z[ch322] brutto - 4098 SEK
9m3 – 1880 z[ch322] brutto - 4402 SEK
10m3 – 2000 z[ch322] brutto - 4683 SEK
15m3 – 2250 z[ch322] brutto - 5269 SEK
20m3 – 2600 z[ch322] brutto - 6088 SEK
1 eu = 3.87 z[ch322] today
1 zl = 2.34 SEK according to http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic
b. If I purchase other items in some other shop(s), can I add these items to the same transportation?
It depends on what it would be but it is possible, we don’t have a magazine so we can’t keep goods
c. Is it possible to order PVC windows made to our measurements, design and colour?
Yes.
d. If yes, how long does it take from order to delivery?
It might take 3 weeks.
a. Do you offer transportation to Sweden?
No. We found a transport company for your purposes
Prizes to Stockholm:
1m3 – 530 z[ch322] brutto - 1241 SEK
2m3 – 660 z[ch322] brutto - 1545 SEK
3m3 – 820 z[ch322] brutto - 1920 SEK
4m3 – 1150 z[ch322] brutto - 2693 SEK
5m3 – 1300 z[ch322] brutto - 3044 SEK
6m3 – 1500 z[ch322] brutto - 3512 SEK
7m3 – 1620 z[ch322] brutto - 3793 SEK
8m3 – 1750 z[ch322] brutto - 4098 SEK
9m3 – 1880 z[ch322] brutto - 4402 SEK
10m3 – 2000 z[ch322] brutto - 4683 SEK
15m3 – 2250 z[ch322] brutto - 5269 SEK
20m3 – 2600 z[ch322] brutto - 6088 SEK
1 eu = 3.87 z[ch322] today
1 zl = 2.34 SEK according to http://www.oanda.com/convert/classic
b. If I purchase other items in some other shop(s), can I add these items to the same transportation?
It depends on what it would be but it is possible, we don’t have a magazine so we can’t keep goods
c. Is it possible to order PVC windows made to our measurements, design and colour?
Yes.
d. If yes, how long does it take from order to delivery?
It might take 3 weeks.
It seems like the interest is big?
Sure, you can use the search function and read posts from 2004 onwards, but those from 2004 are just that, from 2004... so when someone brings up the topic again, they're referred to this, admittedly very enlightening, thread.
Anyway, I would like to know how the price development has been, what logistics solutions have emerged (I've seen a few through idle browsing) in general an updated and lively thread.
Unsure if it goes against any rules, but if it doesn’t, it could also be an excellent meeting place if someone wants to "team up" for a shipment?
It could apply to shipping from the States too, for instance?
Best regards, humlan
Sure, you can use the search function and read posts from 2004 onwards, but those from 2004 are just that, from 2004... so when someone brings up the topic again, they're referred to this, admittedly very enlightening, thread.
Anyway, I would like to know how the price development has been, what logistics solutions have emerged (I've seen a few through idle browsing) in general an updated and lively thread.
Unsure if it goes against any rules, but if it doesn’t, it could also be an excellent meeting place if someone wants to "team up" for a shipment?
It could apply to shipping from the States too, for instance?
Best regards, humlan
hi.
I am new here on the forum and have been reading about Poland for a couple of weeks now.
I think there is a lot of useful information here.
I will go down with Stena on the 23rd of March and stay for a few days to see if I can bring something fun home.
I am considering, just like Humlan wrote, the development of prices etc.
Many have been disappointed with windows, has anyone found anything interesting?
I'm also wondering if there are any Indian furniture at a reasonable price so that even my girlfriend will be satisfied?
Regards, Robert
I am new here on the forum and have been reading about Poland for a couple of weeks now.
I think there is a lot of useful information here.
I will go down with Stena on the 23rd of March and stay for a few days to see if I can bring something fun home.
I am considering, just like Humlan wrote, the development of prices etc.
Many have been disappointed with windows, has anyone found anything interesting?
I'm also wondering if there are any Indian furniture at a reasonable price so that even my girlfriend will be satisfied?
Regards, Robert