Hong Kong - Post Report Question and Answers
What household or grocery items do you wish you had shipped to post?
Nothing in terms of availability. Cost is another story. - Jun 2020
None. Anything you can't find here is just a DPO away. - Jul 2018
I would have brought a mini consumables of the staples we love that are cheap back home. I can still buy most things through Amazon or locally if I can't wait so I don't think you really need to stockpile unless you want to save some money. - Apr 2016
More maple syrup (too expensive here). Otherwise, generally should have brought less (little storage) and you can order most things through the DPO. - Feb 2015
Toys, larger sized clothes and shoes, but you can find it here. Toys are way overpriced. I just plan ahead and order before the holidays or birthdays. - Mar 2012
Mattress pads, dehumidifiers/air purifiers. There's quite a few things I regularly order from the US because they aren't available here (i.e. American-sized clothes and shoes, women's shaving cream, stick deodorant, cold medicine and ibuprofen), but it's not really necessary to stock up on those things before coming. - Mar 2012
Most things are available. The only think I've found hard to find has been hard wax (for hair removal - as opposed to wax you use with strips). - Aug 2010
Nothing. You can get everything here, and what you can't you can order to be shipped via the DPO. - Jun 2010
I would ship stuff that may be expensive here if you want but you can get anything you need. I remember that party supplies and childrens toys were expensive. Also, if you wear a larger size of clothing or shoe than normal Asian sizes, I know some people had trouble finding clothes and shoes. I am a women's U.S. size 8 and I was probably on the larger end of what they sell in the shops. However, any woman who wears U.S. size 8 or under (including children) will be able to buy factory rejects from Gap, Ann Taylor, Lucky Brand jeans, etc. etc. for about $5 per item. It's great! - Jun 2008
