Frankfurt - Post Report Question and Answers

What household or grocery items do you wish you had shipped to post?

None. - Aug 2023


I wish I had shipped better tasting GF products, however we were able to find what we needed on the economy, just not as tasty. - Oct 2022


Method cleaning supplies. - Feb 2022


None. - Oct 2021


None. - Sep 2020


None, you can buy or ship in just about anything! - Mar 2020


Nothing; it's all available here. - Mar 2020


None really. I both US quality cleaners, OTC drugs, and toilet paper at the Commissary. - Feb 2020


Nothing. Everything is available. - Sep 2019


Chili powder. Taco seasoning. Some TexMex stuff, although the Commissary does have it. - Apr 2019


None, I found everything I needed and more. - Sep 2017


Your own mattress and a portable A/C unit are a must. - Jan 2017


Only a few things that aren't available locally or through online shopping, like Trader Joe's items. - Aug 2016


Shoes can be expensive, as can clothing. - Feb 2016


Haven't thought of anything - Dec 2015


None, everything you need you can get here. - Jun 2014


Nothing. You can get everything here. - Mar 2014


Nothing. - Nov 2013


More clothes. Clothes on the local economy are expensive and the base has very limited selection. - Apr 2012


A very nice car. - Oct 2011


Nothing. Germany has everything the US does, it just costs more. I guess if you like those certain US brands, you could/should bring them. But then why are you becoming or are an expat? - Jul 2010


Nothing I can think of... - Jul 2008


None, we have everything we need here. - Feb 2008


Children's chewable OTC medicines (can't always find at base). For people without APO privileges, send clothes and especially shoes as they are very expensive.. - Jan 2008


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