Rob - I have been reading your comments on this subject and it has definitely affected what I do or do not bring down. Sure, I still throw in a few items that I would not have opportunity to find or buy on the island. Small gifts or certain toiletries I prefer. Those 3 jars of peanut butter I got for half price, ha ha. A really cute item for someone's new baby. Otherwise, I just bring a little more cash and I am trying to find the best places to shop in JA. I understand what OB is saying about Courts - I feel the same way about the places in NY that capitalize on the inability of the poor to save money or get credit. They end up paying 3 or more times as much the true cost of the item. It is not only in JA that the poor get taken advantage of. Plus, I am not totally pleased with the quality or price of certain items I have looked to buy in JA but I definitely understand the need to support the economy - if only because I care about people who live there.

Thanks for all you do as a source of solid information & reason.

Peace.