Curacao: Here's where to buy "Knock-Off" purses! - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

LuLu · 07-16-2006, 10:16 PM

Here's where to buy "Knock-Off" purses in Willemstad, Cauacao! (Gucci, Louis Vuitton, etc.)

The CAROUSEL (located at Herenstrat #16, Punda, Curacao N.A. (Telephone: 4613694)

This is a regular store in Willemsted that has been around for a long time. Guess, it's perfectly legal to sell them there.

Probably, not legal to bring them back to the US!

MCcruiser · 07-28-2006, 04:16 PM

Instead of these, I brought back tote bags for people I work with. I found gorgeous ones that say Curacao on them at 3 for $10 in the little mall you walk thru closest to the pier, on the way to the bridge to the main part of the city.

LuLu · 10-08-2006, 09:32 PM

Just depends on what you want.... These are "knock-offs" with NO mention of Curacao. (Priced at $15 to $60 ... depending on size of purse....)

Also, love your suggestion as well because I like to bring back things printed with Curacao as cruise gifts. I found some very decent sweatshirts the last time there for $5 each ... 3 for $12 ....

MCcruiser · 10-08-2006, 09:43 PM

Lulu, I probably should have posted my tote find on a different thread, but when I saw your tip, it reminded me of my purchase. Totally different type of purchase, but now you know how strangely my mind works.

LuLu · 10-08-2006, 11:00 PM

Whatever .... Really, think ALL of our good shopping finds in Curacao are just great on the very same thread!

Gosh, I'm proud of those sweatshirts I bought ... and your bags were a great deal. Please, we NEED to know what are good buys. All we can do is help each other out the best we can ....

Totally Addicted · 10-09-2006, 01:34 AM

I was so disappointed that the shops were closed as we were there on Sunday. From the sounds of it, we're going to have to go back!!!

Krazy Kruizers · 10-11-2006, 12:02 PM

And nearly every shop closes from noon until 2 the other days of the week - seista time.