Bringing Gifts.

[Josephs 0]

Im going to Vietnam on the 9th. I have some Zippos I bought for gifts.(I have 8) I was wondering will this be a problem? they are all empty (never had fuel in them) I was reading TSA rules and it said ok for carry on but not checked. I was wondering if anyone had brought them to Vietnam before and if anyone had any problems.

Thanks.

[ScottThuy 140]

Zippo's? Wow thats a new one to me.. I see guys selling them everywhere in VN... I dont think it will be a problem at all in a checked bag...

For additional ideas stop by the bank and get some 2 dollar bills and make someones day... and always drop into victorias secret if you have time, to pick up lotions and body sprays... everyone loves lindt chocolate bars.. I end up with a list of things to bring each time I go and the list always includes medicines like imodium and tylenol.

[Otto 83]

I'm surprised they're ok for carry-on but not for checked (you'd think it would be the other way around).

[Josephs 0]

Zippo's? Wow thats a new one to me.. I see guys selling them everywhere in VN... I dont think it will be a problem at all in a checked bag...

For additional ideas stop by the bank and get some 2 dollar bills and make someones day... and always drop into victorias secret if you have time, to pick up lotions and body sprays... everyone loves lindt chocolate bars.. I end up with a list of things to bring each time I go and the list always includes medicines like imodium and tylenol.

Yeah last time I was there was in November and we brought tons of Halloween candy. I also brought gum (all kinds of flavors of trident), they love them. and it came in handy when at the market. they kids begging loved them too. now on this trip back Phi's Aunt is sending alot of gum. it was a big hit, im also bringing salonpas (like icyhot patches) and medicated oil. (eagle something) and some Imodium for my self also bringing ensure for phi's grandfather, he swears it keeps him alive and well. and I would have to agree. Its a good idea to bring a few cases if there is a older family member in the family. it has great vitamins and nutrients.

and your right, i did read that wrong,

Common Lighters - Lighters without fuel are permitted in checked baggage. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked baggage, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation (DOT) exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case. If you are uncertain as to whether your lighter is prohibited, please leave it at home.

http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/pro...ited-items.shtm

[Rhiannercakes 14]

I never even knew such a product existed, thanks for letting me know second hand through this topic, because I think I might need them this winter

[luckytxn 2,264]

A good friend of mine is over in Vietnam now because I introduced him to my wifes friend and he had to bring a whole extra big checked bag to bring over things everyone asked him to take back. Tyenol and Ibuprofen was high on the list along with multi vitamins and anti itch cream and spray. For some reason shampoo and perfume and chocklates and hard candy. Also not really understanding why the need to bring a lot of bundles of letters. There was much more to say the least but all I could do was tell him sorry for the trouble and all but my wife is nuts and thanks for humouring her. Also promised to reimburse him for any extra charges the extra checked bag costs. Hope he doesn't get a hernia lugging that around.

[ScottThuy 140]

Salonpas is like bandaids there... we went shopping one day and I saw women wearing them on the forehead and temples everywhere... I took Thuy an Iphone recently and that was like giving someone a new car here... they do cost over 1000 usd in many places in VN... that technology import duty is a b!tch..

[Mike and Thanh 0]

I will have to bring a whole bunch of stuff over too. I will have two luggage, one will have my clothes and misc stuff, the other luggage will all be stuff for them such as shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, medicines of all kind, gifts, etc. To be honest, it's a hassle. However, it's not like I do it all the time, so I guess it's ok. I hope all the stuff in that luggage won't go over weight. My fiancee said that they do have stuff like what I mentioned over there, but they are really expensive.

[lindal24 1]

For additional ideas stop by the bank and get some 2 dollar bills and make someones day... and always drop into victorias secret if you have time, to pick up lotions and body sprays... everyone loves lindt chocolate bars.. I end up with a list of things to bring each time I go and the list always includes medicines like imodium and tylenol.

tons of Halloween candy.gum , salonpas (like icyhot patches) and medicated oil. (eagle something) and some Imodium ensure for phi's grandfather.

Candy, Gum, Chocolate ... definately

Soaps/Lotions/ etc ..plus

Imodium, Tylenol, icyhot patches, bengay, green oil ... maybe its the smell or the fact that in some cases it works immediately???

Ensure...my gma swears by it too!!!

Tyenol and Ibuprofen was high on the list along with multi vitamins and anti itch cream and spray. For some reason shampoo and perfume and chocklates and hard candy.

Agreed!!

Salonpas is like bandaids there... we went shopping one day and I saw women wearing them on the forehead and temples everywhere... I took Thuy an Iphone recently and that was like giving someone a new car here... they do cost over 1000 usd in many places in VN... that technology import duty is a b!tch..

I've already purchased 2 iphones!!! It's crazy...but people are willing to pay big bucks for them!! I told my husband he's not getting another one until he comes over here b/c he sold the last one I brought back. :oP

I will have to bring a whole bunch of stuff over too. I will have two luggage, one will have my clothes and misc stuff, the other luggage will all be stuff for them such as shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, medicines of all kind, gifts, etc. To be honest, it's a hassle. However, it's not like I do it all the time, so I guess it's ok. I hope all the stuff in that luggage won't go over weight. My fiancee said that they do have stuff like what I mentioned over there, but they are really expensive.

This is my 4th time back in 2 years...it's a hassle for me. :oP So much that I've told my mom to pack the two boxes, and I'm just going to carry on my one week's worth of clothes...haha...luckily I'm an untypical girl so all of my stuff will fit in my carryon luggage...

[Teacher Mark 53]

I've never brought Zippos, but they do sell them on every corner here. I doubt the quality is high though. I saw some the other day that had GI's names on them and appeared to be very old. I'm really wondering if they are authentic, or pirated.

The green oil, or Eagle Oil, in the states is of a different formula. That's why many people will ask you to bring it. If you want to get on somebodies good side give them a bottle. Any Asian store in your area will have it. It should be about $5 a bottle.

Edited August 8, 2009 by Mr. Saigon

[Mr. Leggs 0]

yeah, dầu nước xanh (green oil) and salonpas are the best

[Josephs 0]

I've never brought Zippos, but they do sell them on every corner here. I doubt the quality is high though. I saw some the other day that had GI's names on them and appeared to be very old. I'm really wondering if they are authentic, or pirated.

The green oil, or Eagle Oil, in the states is of a different formula. That's why many people will ask you to bring it. If you want to get on somebodies good side give them a bottle. Any Asian store in your area will have it. It should be about $5 a bottle.

yeah Zippos was one thing Phi said would be a good gift. Its been almost a year since my last visit. also Crayons and coloring books, now is a great time to buy crayons, i picked up 12 boxes at 18 cents each, I work retail so i get a extra discount at my store. but its back to school so everything is on sale. Vinh Long is a small town and that's where her family is from. they dont make it out to Saigon much. I am also from a small town so its nice i can relate to them in that way. also shampoo and things like that are nice because here we have like 1000 kinds and smells of shampoo. And in Vietnam they dont have the hugh selection of stuff as we do. pretty much anything that is foreign they like, same as us really. dont tell me that no1 brought back somethings from Vietnam, i myself have orders from my friends for hats! Another thing i am going to see if they like are sunflower seeds. Ranch, BBQ, Dill, Jalapeno and other flavors. I know Jalapeno will be a hit.

I am happy I made this post because it is nice to see what others are bringing. I will try to bring in my checked, if they take them well... Ill be out 180usd but If they are in HCM ill try to buy some.

Also for anyone getting a hotel in VN, have your fiancee get the room and you stay out of sight, it seemed when ever they saw me, the price changed.(doubled) just another tip for others.

[luckytxn 2,264]

For some reason I always had to bring a couple bottles of Cognac for the father

[ScottThuy 140]

I've never brought Zippos, but they do sell them on every corner here. I doubt the quality is high though. I saw some the other day that had GI's names on them and appeared to be very old. I'm really wondering if they are authentic, or pirated.

The green oil, or Eagle Oil, in the states is of a different formula. That's why many people will ask you to bring it. If you want to get on somebodies good side give them a bottle. Any Asian store in your area will have it. It should be about $5 a bottle.

yeah Zippos was one thing Phi said would be a good gift. Its been almost a year since my last visit. also Crayons and coloring books, now is a great time to buy crayons, i picked up 12 boxes at 18 cents each, I work retail so i get a extra discount at my store. but its back to school so everything is on sale. Vinh Long is a small town and that's where her family is from. they dont make it out to Saigon much. I am also from a small town so its nice i can relate to them in that way. also shampoo and things like that are nice because here we have like 1000 kinds and smells of shampoo. And in Vietnam they dont have the hugh selection of stuff as we do. pretty much anything that is foreign they like, same as us really. dont tell me that no1 brought back somethings from Vietnam, i myself have orders from my friends for hats! Another thing i am going to see if they like are sunflower seeds. Ranch, BBQ, Dill, Jalapeno and other flavors. I know Jalapeno will be a hit.

I am happy I made this post because it is nice to see what others are bringing. I will try to bring in my checked, if they take them well... Ill be out 180usd but If they are in HCM ill try to buy some.

Also for anyone getting a hotel in VN, have your fiancee get the room and you stay out of sight, it seemed when ever they saw me, the price changed.(doubled) just another tip for others.

The price for 'you' always starts high... thats how it is there... do research so you dont get screwed... just about everything is negotiable... I always bring back coffee, oolong tea peppercorns goute' cookies and cashews... and somehow a suitcase full of orchids made it back once...

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

Im going to Vietnam on the 9th. I have some Zippos I bought for gifts.(I have 8) I was wondering will this be a problem? they are all empty (never had fuel in them) I was reading TSA rules and it said ok for carry on but not checked. I was wondering if anyone had brought them to Vietnam before and if anyone had any problems.

Thanks.

For the zippos, make sure you get something relates to US and Viet Nam, like, US AMRY, Eagles, or Viet Nam War.

Check out the links. I bought back 20 zippos on my first visit, and all gone for GIFTS. They love it.

http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&...t=0&ndsp=20

Most of the things I want to say. You all have list it. There is one good Medicine you should get for the parent or grand-parent is Kirkland. Glucosamine HCL for Chondrotin Sulfate. This medicine is very good for their bone, and health.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?...〈=en-US