SimOliver Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 First post on this forum.Have purchased a property near Aigre.Was wondering the best way to buy electronics. I need TV, stereo, iPod docks etc.Would I better off buying this online from Amazon.fr or is there a decent shop in Angouleme or Cognac that I should be visiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Upto you. If you want after service then use local electromenager outlets such as Gitem,Darty,Géant,Expert etc so you can deal face to face etc. You can also see the goods before buying. When TV is bought, the audio révisual who issue the TV licence that you pay included in your tax habitation are automatically notified by the vendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEO Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 The cheapest place to buy a TV is from any large food supermarket chain.My next port of call for your other bits would be Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham & Brenda Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Sales start next Wed 22nd. Try Auchan La Couronne just south of Angouleme for the TV. If they haven't got what you want, Darty is just down the road (they don't do sales but you can check prices online anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimOliver Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks for the responses. It seems you actually get more choice from the likes of Darty than at Amazon.fr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Don't rule out Amazon UK. Even with shipping things can work out cheaper than buying in France, especially if any of your income is in sterling. It's not always the case but do compare their prices before deciding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimOliver Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 @cooperlolaYes, it had crossed my mind. This is probably a dim question but how easy is it to rewire a British plug to a French one?Not really keen to have converters all over the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkkent Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 This has been covered countless times on this site. Do a search.In general, any appliance bought in the UK will work in France. Most domestic appliances have double pole switches and are double insulated. Most TVs do not require an earth and it does not matter which pins in the plug any wire goes to. French domestic installations have double pole switches at the distribution board - it does not matter which wire goes to which pin. So just buy replacement plugs, cut the ends off the cable and attach the new plug.If the mains lead can be detached from the appliance, just buy a new lead with the appropriate termination from any hypermarket.And that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimOliver Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Thanks for explaining @clarkkent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I spent a week visiting different places to buy a large TV, it would definately be cheaper to buy in UK.In France I found Auchan were the cheapest and they were open to doing a deal which none of the others would.Explain all the items you want and ask for a deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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