With some items, neither of us had any doubt.
Each shop has a distinct personality, with some items not available elsewhere and something for most budgets.
PRICE RANGE: Appetizer, entree, dessert and tea or coffee starts at $40, with some items commanding a surcharge.
With some items, especially watches and jewelry, it may be hard to tell how good a deal is: price comparisons with department stores can be difficult.
When the order (with some items missing) arrived, information in the package said I could buy the same peeler set again at £9.95 plus £2.95 postage (£12.90).
It now features movie trailers and music promotions provided legitimately by movie and record companies, along with some items for sale, like music available for download.
Last May, Christie's raised $658.5m in a single evening sale, with some items fetching double what the auctioneer had estimated.
The chain's thong underwear aimed at 7- to 14-year-olds, with some items emblazoned with "eye candy" and "wink wink," has prompted a protest e-mail campaign from two Christian groups, the American Family Association and the American Decency Association.
A new exhibition called "A Royal Arrival" showcases the museum's collection of clothing and memorabilia belonging to royal babies, with some items dating back more than 400 years.
But lately, with the encouragement of his wife, Ann Foley, Mr. Sapan, the chief executive of AMC Networks, has begun to clear out his homes and storage spaces, parting with some items and exhibiting others.
