The Aussie dollar hit parity for the first time ever over the weekend. One for one. 100 cents for 100 cents. Then it dropped back down a bit. As I type this, it’s currently sitting at 98.57 US cents, but financial people all over the web reckon we’re going to crack the dollar mark again soon. So now’s the time to start planning your US gadget purchases to take advantage of the exchange rate! And we want your tips…
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There are a few online retailers that we hardly need mentioning. Amazon, for example, is so ingrained with the idea of online shopping that you should already be taking advantage of the strong Aussie dollar by buying a heap of stuff there anyway. ThinkGeek is another US store that needs no introduction to Gizmodians for gadget bargains.
But what else? What stores would you recommend to other geeks looking to save a buck or two with a strong Aussie dollar? Share your suggestions in the comments below.