Moscow Shopping Tips by Sharrie

What to buy?: Are u sure? What to buy? Review

What to buy: This is what I saw in one of the so called "souvenir store".

Amber jewellery.
I don't fancy such stuff but I know some people would.
So, here it is.

Are u sure u really wanna get this???

Theme: Jewelry

Matryoshka What to buy? Review

Ok, it's a known fact I love dolls... porcelain ones with national costumes on them.

This is a different kind of dolls. Very Russian.
I actually bought one in Vegas long time ago.
Hidden somewhere in my closets (& i've many ;-)).

But, they are nice ones. Provided you actually have the patience to take all of them out & play with it.
Don't think I'll ever get the time! Usually there are 10 of them or 15 for some.

Frankly, be realistic... how often would you take dolls out from another & then to keep them again?
I pleaded temporary insanity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Theme: Local Craft

Watches: KGB What to buy? Review

I heard from some of those in my tour group that you should get this. Mostly guys.

Watches... KGB watches precisely.
Truly?
I have no idea.
But they sure look like something fun to have :-)
Go for it, guys!

Theme: Antiques

Eggs?! No, not Easter...: Faberge What to buy? Review

What to buy: This is just not my kind of collections. But some of the people I know love them.

So here it is.
Faberge I think is Russian company. Right?
The designs are exquisite.
The price, don't ask unless you've a large stack of bills!

Think digital ;-)

Theme: Art

Lacquer ware: Shop to your heart's content... ie, u must be rich What to buy? Review

What to buy: Shopping in Russia is terribly expensive!
You'd think you are in Scandinavia or U.S.!
It's either Euro or US$!

I think these are nice items. But the price, forget it! That's not how I choose to spend money! & they are in foreign hard currency!

Something like this easily cost more than US$500!

I know, I know, I've expensive taste :-S

Theme: Local Craft