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Canuck317
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Posted on: 8:08 pm,March 06, 2005
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Here's my idea: Instead of purchasing the adaptor, and the special plugs, I thought I would just pop into a Monoprix and pick up a flat iron for straightening my hair. It's not like this is the last time I'll be travelling to Paris....

Are they outrageously expensive? Would Monoprix be my best bet? Or should I just buy the converter/adaptor kit?


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Truffaut
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Posted on: 8:33 pm,March 06, 2005
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About $35 (US)


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Canuck317
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Posted on: 9:43 pm,March 06, 2005
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Thanks......I guess it might be less expensive to just buy the convertor/adaptor.


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lovesFrance
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Posted on: 9:44 pm,March 06, 2005
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Last time I was in Paris, I brought my flat iron, and used it with an adapter. It lasted 10 seconds, then died. I had to buy another one when I got back, so I'd suggest just buying one there!


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Canuck317
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Posted on: 11:39 pm,March 06, 2005
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I almost forgot about that! The same thing happened to me with a normal curling iron. Well that settles it.....I guess I'm going to have to invest in a French flat iron! Thanks for your input....


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mischa23
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Posted on: 7:10 am,March 07, 2005
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Are you sure they were dual voltage appliances? Now I am worried!


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elliemae
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Posted on: 7:33 am,March 07, 2005
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Canuck, I'll bet you can find one for less than $35....that's probably retail....who pays RETAIL???


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Truffaut
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Posted on: 9:14 am,March 07, 2005
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You'll pay about $35 at Tati, Monoprix, the quincailleries, etc. I'm sure you could get one cheaper at the Marche d'Aligre, but who wants to spend their time in Paris looking for a cheap iron. Your appliances burned out because you were probably only using a plug adaptor. You need a plug adaptor AND a voltage adaptor. Check this site for a wide range of adaptors:

http://www.letravelstore.com


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Posted on: 9:23 am,March 07, 2005
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no such thing as Sally's there? (beauty supply store)


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mischa23
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Posted on: 1:14 pm,March 07, 2005
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Truffaut,

Please correct me if I am wrong, I thought that you only need an adaptor if you have a dual voltage appliance? Thanks!


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Posted on: 1:37 pm,March 07, 2005
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We have Sallys in the UK, and the price Truffaut quotes is actually for a cheap one over here, the average flat iron price is ��30 -��40 thats between $55-$75, you have to remember that we're not so lucky on prices in Europe. For example I would pay the equivalent of $350 for a pair of sevem jeans here, when I've been told you can get them for around $140 over there!!! France is about the same for this type of thing.


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