We are moving to Europe in 2 weeks. We have evaluated what we are bringing and note that we have about 5 CBM of space left to add stuff to bring with us.

We wanted to purchase 2 medium ranged mountain bikes (suitable for rides through forests and rougher terrains). Possibly a new desktop computer too. We only have 2 laptops at the moment. Shipping, custom clearance and door-to-door transport is paid by company, so no worries about costs.

Wanted to know whether it would be better if we purchased the bikes here in Bangkok or in Europe? What would be better quality wise, choice wise and etc? Any opinions?

If anyone else can think of what else we can add in or bring with us, let us know.

Cheers!

well, have a nice trip

IMHO the European bikes in Europe will be a better deal and accord you a proper warranty. The comps might be best acquired in Europe too. Again, beneficial warranty issues will be derived.

I would buy furniture or pottery or some other Thai items if you really want to fill the conex. If you in Bangkok visit the weekend market and buy to fill.

Agreed. The computer will certainly be better bought in Europe - if for no other reason than that the break during shipping. If you get anyhting with a warranty you can use in Europe (which you will if you are shipping) then it will be more expensive than in Europe.

If it were up to me, I'd go to the weekend market and find all sorts of decoratie stuff / clothes and stuff th are FAR cheaper here than in the West. Some really cool rocks at Chatachuk at the rock sellers, for example. Recently bought the lady a teak box with a hip buddha image painted on it. Speaking of, paintings, clothes, whatnot. trinkets. There are some nice Thai drums and cymbals that I'd bring back, too

And some great furniture. Or buy some terrific Thai silk for upholstery.

I don't know where abouts you are going to in Europe, but if it's the UK, check out this site to get an idea of prices for pushbikes http://www.halfords.com/

Like the others in this thread, I'd use the space to get unique items that you can a) either make a profit on by selling in Europe, or derive pleasure from.

Teak furniture!!! I agree w/Doc bikes will be better if you buy them there not in BKK.