Test shows shopping in south cheaper

CROSS-BORDER shoppers looking for a bargain this Christmas might have to think again.

Test shows shopping in south cheaper
Thu, 02 Dec, 2010 - 00:00
Jennifer Hough

An experiment carried out by TV3’s Midweek programme found it was cheaper to shop at home.

According to Patrick Kinsella, producer of the show, comparing a one-day shopping spree in Newry versus one at home, shopping for a typical Christmas basket saw a saving of €18.

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