What's worth shipping from the US and what's not

[Stella]

Did you read these threads Eve ??

Calling all Yanks, wish you put THAT in the moving container?

… and that habanero gin sounds to die for.

Rewiring American appliances to accommodate French electrical power supply

I know this is a long shot given the low number of persons who've moved power tools and appliances from the US, but ... have you seen a way to rewire motorized electrical devices for French voltage? I know of two alternative options -- buying all new appliances and tools, and using a $20-30 power converter. I prefer not to buy all new. Are there shortcomings to using a number of power converters? Thank you.