Duty free - features of purchases in duty-free shops

A common misconception is that Duty Free products can be purchased at a discount. But it's not. Savings in the tax system do not primarily concern cigarettes and alcohol. This can also include perfumes, cosmetics and jewelry.

 

Before traveling, visit the websites of duty fries stores of the country you are going to visit, so you will not only find out the availability of goods, but also determine the cost of the goods and its difference with the retail value.

 

Sometimes prices in duty fries are higher than in regular stores, or identical to retail ones. The greatest demand are shops and products of local or well-known world brands: Chanel, Lancome, Dior, Loreal, Swarovski, etc. But the prices for souvenirs are always unreasonably high, so they should not be purchased there.

 

On the question of whether to buy perfume and cosmetics in duty fries, the answer is definitely positive. Plus the acquisition of funds for the care of the face and body in duty free is their favorable price and authenticity. All goods from duty-free shops must be checked, therefore, you can not be afraid to stumble upon poor quality.

 

For example, in France you can buy original cosmetics and perfumes at a reduced price. If you buy perfume in Charles de Gaulle (Paris), you will save up to 30%. We advise you to buy travel sets - miniature sets of cosmetics and perfumes of famous companies, which are always sold in duty-free shops.

 

The main advantage is a diverse range. At the airport you can often find rare companies and varieties of tobacco products. Also an important aspect here is quality, you can be sure of their authenticity.

 

Buying alcohol in duty fries will help save 20-40% of the family budget. Know that the cost varies depending on the manufacturer of alcoholic beverages. Local alcohol is always cheaper than imported.

 

The price of jewelry depends on the manufacturer and design features. The most profitable jewelry can be purchased in duty-free shops in the Middle East. You can save up to 15%.

 

• Generally, goods are sold only upon presentation of a passport and boarding pass

• Some duty frees have special conditions for the purchase amount. Exceeding the limit, you will pay for the rest of the goods taking into account the taxes that apply in the country. In America, the limit for one person is $400.

The largest area of the duty-free shop is in Heathrow, London. Its area is 48,000 square meters.

• Be aware of restrictions on the importation of goods into the country of arrival.

• Passengers who have passed the registration procedure are allowed into the Duty Free zone.

It is forbidden to purchase more than ten goods of the same name.

• All current world currencies are accepted in stores

• The most diverse assortment in Duty Free Dubai Airport.

Purchases from duty-free shops are hand luggage, but remember that all items (such as liquids) must be packed in special transparent bags.

 

The best and cheapest duty fries are at Frankfurt Airport in the first terminal. It attracts tourists with a wide variety of alcoholic beverages and cosmetics. At a bargain price, you can buy cognac, and the famous German wine Icewine, which is born only in German and Swiss duty fries. Also, the price of cosmetics brands such as YSL, Clarins, Biotherm, etc. is lower by 2-5 euros than in city stores.

 

 

Duty fries at London Heathrow are a real find for shoppers. In several departments of Heathrow, new products appear faster than in conventional stores. Duty Free Heathrow is recognized as the cheapest. It is famous for a variety of cosmetics luxury brands, including those that can not be purchased in Russian duty fries. There is also a large selection of cognacs and liqueurs.

 

 

The cheapest duty fries in Italy are in Rome, at Fiumicino Airport. It ranks fifth on the list of the cheapest duty fries, and offers an excellent discount of 5%. Here you can buy food, designer bags and clothes at very competitive prices. The approximate cost of several goods is 492 euros.

 

The variety of products is not the main advantage of Munich airport, but the prices will definitely catch your attention. Buying 11-12 items here will save you about 75 euros. The cost of cosmetics will also please, compared to city stores here it is cheaper by 10-15%.

 

 

In Düsseldorf, it is profitable to buy local alcohol. In the major cities of Germany there are duty fries with the best prices. Several items will cost you 484 euros, which is 100 euros saved compared to shopping in city stores.

 

Have a nice trip!

 

Text by Victoria Fazlutdinova

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