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Tips for Tax Free Goods Shopping
Do not be easily tempted by the claims of tax-free goods at the international airport. You need to carefully and know the latest information to be able to profit maximization.
What you usually do at the international airport? To be honest, not much you can do except look in the shops (duty free) that exist, and occasionally then you may be tempted to spend money from the wallet to buy something. Most of us know exactly what we need, can aftershave, perfume, a bottle or maybe a cigarette. However, where the best places to buy things like that?
Most people who travel with international flights generally have three choices when buying goods tax free. In the departure terminal, the plane, or in the arrival terminal. Logically, people think the price must be equal and not make comparisons, but it was wrong.
Sometimes for the same item size, brand and type, the price can be very different. So, you need to make calculations before spending money. Not believe? Try doing a small survey when you’re out.
Here are the results of observations asiatravel.com some time ago, specifically to Hong Kong flight route to Bangkok. Mild Seven cigarettes on the plane cost 12 U.S. dollars, the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is priced cigarettes 120 Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to 14.8 U.S. dollars, and at Bangkok International Airport (BIA) Thailand costs 480 bath or approximately 12 , 2 U.S. dollars. By buying directly during flight (the plane) you save U.S. $ 2 per 200 pack contents. For lower-priced goods such as cigarettes small price difference but still worth calculated.
Now, try to compare with the goods that cost more like a bottle of Chivas Regal Royal Salute. In flight you spend 62 U.S. dollars, at HKIA 800 Hong Kong dollars (about 103 U.S. dollars), and in 5320 the price BIA bath (about 136 U.S. dollars !!!). Very big isn’t it? With the amount of money you spend for a bottle of Chivas Regal at the BIA, you can buy two bottles on the plane.
But you need to remember that the stock of goods in the aircraft is limited. If the aircraft does not have the stocks that you expect, you have no choice but to buy time until the arrival terminal. Also note that the prices change every time, so make sure you have adequate latest information so you can save your money!
