Shopping in Mexico

[johnaricka]

Daughter wants to know how much the purses and sunglasses are in mexico. She is more excited about buying purses (btw, what can she find?) than the cruise.....silly girl!

[melgray13]

what type of purse and sunglasses? real designer stuff? knock off's? Local stuff?

[landofozcruiser]

My daughter would love to know about knockoff purses and sunglasses in Cozumel as well.

[sharecruises]

I want to buy real Mexican type stuff...bf wants a hammock...

we want to get some "sunface" ceramic thingys to hang on patio

 

maybe some silver jewelry, an embroirdered coverup for me ??

 

any advice on shopping for these ? thanks

[johnaricka]

She doesnt care if they are knock offs. She wants purses, chanel and dior glasses and tiffany bracelet. poor kid.

[melgray13]

We haven't been shopping in Cozumel but have been to the main land area (Playa Del Carmen) many times. As I recall, I don't think this will be the best port for designer type items (real or otherwise). You might see some but nothing like what we saw at St Thomas for example. I would think you would have an easy time with any type of silver jewerly (look around and barter, a lot of stores have the same style of jewerly at various prices). Also not to be missed, make sure you buy some vanilla (much better/stronger than what can be purchased in the states).

[CruiseCrAzieS]

We got sunglasses for anywhere from $6-$10 a pair for "knock offs" :cool: and sorry but I have no idea on the purses. We enjoyed shopping in Cozumel and found things to be a lot cheeper than some of the other ports. :) Happy Shopping!!

[cantwait2cruize]

I have a daughter just like yours. Cozumel sells a few knocks offs, but the prices are high. Which other ports are you visiting, I can tell you where you can buy them. I am a professional knock off shopper:D

[devonah]

i am going to these ports

San Juan, Puerto Rico; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Nassau, Bahamas

and would love to know where to find some :)

[littledog]

My daughter and I bought a "fake" Chanel wallet, Chanel handbag, and Chanel sunglasses for 90.00. Not bad for all three. There are a few stores where you can do this. Most places dont have the designer stuff. But, we just got back on March 10, and we searched some places out.

 

Good luck.

 

Tanya

[bosteph]

In Cozumel you can find reasonably priced silver "Tiffany" necklaces and bracelets. The stores where I found these are within walking distance of Carlos 'n Charlies.

 

For the poster looking for inexpensive knock-offs in the Eastern Caribbean ports - Nassau's Straw Market. The stalls are very close to each other so it is not for the claustrophobic. Bargaining is expected and don't be afraid to walk away. There are a lot of vendors with the same products.