Is shopping cheaper down south?

**mu11en** · 30-03-2009, 21:13

im visiting ft myers and there are a few major malls/outlets there, what i want to know is...is it less expensive or more expensive that orlando.

ive heard from locals that say orlando is expensive to them for outlet shopping, although not to uk folk its not.

**lewisp** · 30-03-2009, 22:02

I havent noticed a difference and Ive shopped all over. Theres a huge mall - Sawgrass Mills - just North of Miami alongside the Turnpike which is well worth a visit if you are in the area. Its the biggest mall Ive been to in Florida and is definitely a days worth of shop till you drop. Gill

**mu11en** · 30-03-2009, 22:11

at fort lauderdale, ive been there lol

**mfairhurst** · 30-03-2009, 22:27

We stayed at Cocoa Beach last year and the malls shops were dearer there especialy Macys as the cruise ships stop there and in Orlando there are cheap .
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**Katys Grandad** · 31-03-2009, 00:03

I honestly don't know the answer but I do know Fort Myers quite well. The only really big outlet mall is Miromar. My wife (who through much experience is an undoubted authority on these matters [msnwink]) tells me that there isn't any 'across the board' price difference between that location and similar locations in the US.

The regular malls in the area have all the usual shops you'd find elsewhere so, again, I'd expect the prices to be consistent with all the other branches.

**ShirleyD** · 31-03-2009, 01:26

I don't think there is a huge difference, but I do find 'touristy' malls like Florida Mall more expensive than places such as Lakeland Sq mall

**mu11en** · 31-03-2009, 02:12

thanks peeps

**mollymolly** · 04-04-2009, 15:23

We regularly shop at Ellenton and whilst the prices are comparable I find there is a good supply of the regular sizes at bargain prices. I can always find shoes, trousers etc. Ellenton does not seem to get as busy as Orlando outlets - understandably.

I've not yet been to Miramar, Fort Myers but may well try a bit of retail therapy there next week [msnwink]

Bernadette