Things Sold Only in America...? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Kioshi · 03-11-2010, 05:57 AM

Here's the scoop, i will most likely be visiting my host family overseas and its common courtesy to give gifts from where you live/are from.

Whats sold 'only' in America, that you can't in other countries?

It can be any price range....I would just like to get an idea and see whats out there....for me to get for my host family...

Thank You,

CtrlAltDefeat · 03-11-2010, 07:12 AM

err.. Scions? lol hotdogs? American footballs? Chevy trucks, with gun rack option? lol

specialeducator · 03-13-2010, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CtrlAltDefeat

err.. Scions? lol hotdogs? American footballs? Chevy trucks, with gun rack option? lol

Most footballs are made in China. Are there any Made in USA left?

CtrlAltDefeat · 03-13-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by specialeducator

Most footballs are made in China. Are there any Made in USA left?

Well, made in is one thing, but American football is pretty much only played in America. I know of no other sport in any other country that uses an egg shaped ball like that.

Yaris Hilton · 03-13-2010, 10:11 PM

Rugby's "ball" is rather similar.

CtrlAltDefeat · 03-13-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

Rugby's "ball" is rather similar.

ahh so it is. a little less pointed though. hmmm it should be called rugby then. its closer to rugby than soccer...

SeaYa · 03-11-2010, 08:08 AM

Try getting something only made in your local area. You can get wine anywhere, but are there any local wineries that do not export their product? Or souvenirs from a nearby national park?

Even though you can buy them online, as far as MADE in the US, what about a collectors set of mint US coins/bills...pretty sure we haven't outsourced that yet. Good luck!

Ichimaru · 03-11-2010, 11:53 AM

Dominos oreo pizza jaja

zachryboles · 03-11-2010, 12:23 PM

http://www.prsguitars.com/

one of the coolest gifts american made that you can give

Slick · 03-11-2010, 01:17 PM

Meh, I kinda like the gun rack equipped chevy lol

zachryboles · 03-11-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Slick

Meh, I kinda like the gun rack equipped chevy lol

all i can say is.... you would give that to a foreigner... lol id like to see the look on that persons face as the general lee rolls up with a g-rack

*tomato* · 03-11-2010, 03:21 PM

When I go out of the country, I usually take with me small stuff people can identify with as being representative of here, even if they're not manufactured in the US.

San Francisco souvenirs are always a big hit (there is a good shop on Grant for good quality souvenir T-shirts at a good price), little cable cars, stuff like that. There are many actually, but this one has good quality stuff at a fair price.

You're gonna want light stuff because they weigh everything nowadays, so when you stuff your suitcase, keep that in mind.

Ghirardelli chocolate should make it through custom just fine and should please just about anybody. Some people like stuff with the US flag on it (I once bought pens with the us flag on it, and they were fighting over them, if you can believe that).

Others prefer goofy stuff (you should find funny stuff in the Haight District, San Francisco) but make sure whatever you get is legal in your destination country and OK to transport w. the airline (You'd be surprised how the rules can be tight when you travel and bring stuff abroad, for example, it's illegal to import vegetables, plants or certain food stuff into California and there are weights limits on alcohol and tobacco per person).

California wine is great, but it's heavy and you can only take so much with you (I think it's either 1 or 2 litters). But it's a great idea.

*tomato* · 03-11-2010, 03:27 PM

Also:

peanut butter (typically US)
cd's or MP3's of local Bay Area bands (iTunes does not sell the same music depending on what country you live in) or maybe country music (big demand abroad for that, believe it or not)
small ketchup bottles (you can find at Cost Plus)
Fake (chocolate) US mint coins?
American made tobacco products?

It helps if you know the ages and interests of the members of the host family otherwise, try to think more generic, hope that helps.

*tomato* · 03-11-2010, 03:35 PM

How could I forget!!

- Native American crafts (that's still made in the US as far as I know).
Can be expensive, though, so be prepared.

I have a catalog of Navajo made stuff at home somewhere. Great art and stuff.
There are some reputable sellers on ebay who sell stuff out of Arizona (silver jewelry, etc)

*tomato* · 03-11-2010, 04:30 PM

how about this?

http://www.amazon.com/Barack-Obama-B.../dp/B001J9LKIW

OK, j/k but Americana usually is a big hit abroad.

Also be sure to check out local museum stores for unique stuff, the SFMOMA airport store for instance, is great for unique stuff and I'm sure they have an online version - here it is:

http://sfmoma.stores.yahoo.net/

*tomato* · 03-11-2010, 04:33 PM

How about this one as a piece of history?

http://www.amazon.com/Barack-Shepard...ref=pd_sim_t_5

might be a successful gift or a controversial one.

how well do you know the host family, Kioshi?

zachryboles · 03-11-2010, 05:07 PM

wow tomato........... wow

*tomato* · 03-11-2010, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zachryboles

wow tomato........... wow

too much?

@kioshi

http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/shopping/

03-11-2010, 05:57 AM	#1
Kioshi Heart Up! Vitz Drives: トヨタ Vitz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 2,582	Things Sold Only in America...? Here's the scoop, i will most likely be visiting my host family overseas and its common courtesy to give gifts from where you live/are from. Whats sold 'only' in America, that you can't in other countries? It can be any price range....I would just like to get an idea and see whats out there....for me to get for my host family... Thank You,

03-11-2010, 07:12 AM	#2
CtrlAltDefeat I ♥ Yaris View User's Garage Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 1,313	err.. Scions? lol hotdogs? American footballs? Chevy trucks, with gun rack option? lol __________________ The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt. - Bertrand Russell

03-11-2010, 08:08 AM	#7
SeaYa Is about to 'SeaYa' later View User's Garage Drives: 08 MT Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA, USA Posts: 232	Try getting something only made in your local area. You can get wine anywhere, but are there any local wineries that do not export their product? Or souvenirs from a nearby national park? Even though you can buy them online, as far as MADE in the US, what about a collectors set of mint US coins/bills...pretty sure we haven't outsourced that yet. Good luck! __________________ His grace is sufficient.

03-11-2010, 01:17 PM	#10
Slick View User's Garage Drives: '09 3-Dr Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 616	Meh, I kinda like the gun rack equipped chevy lol __________________ In a world... where things squeak, wont fit,start to bleed, or are just plain hard to do.... ArmorAll will fix that

03-11-2010, 03:21 PM	#12
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	When I go out of the country, I usually take with me small stuff people can identify with as being representative of here, even if they're not manufactured in the US. San Francisco souvenirs are always a big hit (there is a good shop on Grant for good quality souvenir T-shirts at a good price), little cable cars, stuff like that. There are many actually, but this one has good quality stuff at a fair price. You're gonna want light stuff because they weigh everything nowadays, so when you stuff your suitcase, keep that in mind. Ghirardelli chocolate should make it through custom just fine and should please just about anybody. Some people like stuff with the US flag on it (I once bought pens with the us flag on it, and they were fighting over them, if you can believe that). Others prefer goofy stuff (you should find funny stuff in the Haight District, San Francisco) but make sure whatever you get is legal in your destination country and OK to transport w. the airline (You'd be surprised how the rules can be tight when you travel and bring stuff abroad, for example, it's illegal to import vegetables, plants or certain food stuff into California and there are weights limits on alcohol and tobacco per person). California wine is great, but it's heavy and you can only take so much with you (I think it's either 1 or 2 litters). But it's a great idea. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

03-13-2010, 10:11 PM	#5
Yaris Hilton Half a Bubble Off Plumb Drives: 2009 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bristol, Tennessee, USA Posts: 1,593	Rugby's "ball" is rather similar.

03-11-2010, 12:23 PM	#9
zachryboles Chunk love Yarii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Silver 3DR Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 331	http://www.prsguitars.com/ one of the coolest gifts american made that you can give

03-11-2010, 03:27 PM	#13
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Also: peanut butter (typically US) cd's or MP3's of local Bay Area bands (iTunes does not sell the same music depending on what country you live in) or maybe country music (big demand abroad for that, believe it or not) small ketchup bottles (you can find at Cost Plus) Fake (chocolate) US mint coins? American made tobacco products? It helps if you know the ages and interests of the members of the host family otherwise, try to think more generic, hope that helps. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here Last edited by tomato; 03-11-2010 at 08:00 PM.

03-11-2010, 03:35 PM	#14
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	How could I forget!! - Native American crafts (that's still made in the US as far as I know). Can be expensive, though, so be prepared. I have a catalog of Navajo made stuff at home somewhere. Great art and stuff. There are some reputable sellers on ebay who sell stuff out of Arizona (silver jewelry, etc) __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

03-11-2010, 04:30 PM	#15
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	how about this? http://www.amazon.com/Barack-Obama-B.../dp/B001J9LKIW OK, j/k but Americana usually is a big hit abroad. Also be sure to check out local museum stores for unique stuff, the SFMOMA airport store for instance, is great for unique stuff and I'm sure they have an online version - here it is: http://sfmoma.stores.yahoo.net/ __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here Last edited by tomato; 03-11-2010 at 07:58 PM. Reason: added link

03-11-2010, 04:33 PM	#16
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	How about this one as a piece of history? http://www.amazon.com/Barack-Shepard...ref=pd_sim_t_5 might be a successful gift or a controversial one. how well do you know the host family, Kioshi? __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

03-11-2010, 05:07 PM	#17
zachryboles Chunk love Yarii View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Silver 3DR Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ft. Worth, Tx Posts: 331	wow tomato........... wow

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