My Husband and I will be in London for two days in early Oct. Love to shop but we don't want to miss things we "should see". Are there reasonably priced shopping areas? And what are the best buys in London? Any help is appreciated.....

What means "reasonably priced" for you ? I don't find London reasonable at all in prices I like to buy in M & S though..
My best buy in London are always books. But I have to take care..my lugagge doesn't think the same !

There is a "Big Red Bus" that allows you to hop on hop off that I reccomend for a first time visit . . particularly if you don't have a lot of time. Once you see the highlights, you can go back to the ones that hold the most interest.

As far as shopping areas . . it really depends on what you are shopping for. Oxford Street is one of the more popular ones . . but of course, that translates into crowds.

Nothing in London is a best buy . . but wool sweaters and such are probably as close as you can come to one. . particularly if you shop at M&S or Selfridges.

Have fun . . Rich

Go to Harrods in Knightsbridge and just wander around. It's a great experience, especially the food hall. While things are not "reasonably priced" they do have - relatively inexpensive - souvenirs.

Harrods is hardly a "reasonably priced" store to shop in.

I suggest that you wander the length of Oxford Street from Marble Arch to Regent Street. It seems like there is a store for everyone here. I think there are 4 or 5 department stores and every specialty store imaginable.

For a kinder, more gentle approach to shopping, try Kensington High street. There is a couple dept stores and lots of specialty shops, plus some really nice cafes and restaurants.

Here is a map of the <i>should see</i>s in London:

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With a &pound;3 bus pass, you can see a lot in a day, stopping at shops and sights that appeal to you.