inbound/outbound Duty Free shops: "Duty Free Shopping" Australia Shopping Tip by pedroswift

We have worked out that the duty free shops at major Australian airports have pretty competitive prices compared to most places o/s. OK - you are going to find some marginally cheaper items in lots of places but the convenience of not having to carry stuff into the country outweighs any small savings.
The current regulations on the carriage of liquids in carry-on luggage has added another reason to buy alcohol and cosmetics after arriving in Australia.
More often than not these stores also have "specials". Typically if you spend a certain amount in the store items such as rum/whiskey etc are available at half price.

What to buy: Buying gifts or requested items for Australian Residents

Ladies cosmetics for friends and family at duty free price. To save the hassle of shopping for someone else get them to do the ordering and buying by dealing directly with the duty free store by phone, paying by credit card. Provide friends/family with your flight details. When you arrive, pick up the items as you pass through the inbound shop. Everyone is happy. They get the item(s) they want at a discount. You have no outgoing cost and no worries about getting the correct stuff. You only have to carry the item(s) a few hundred meters.

Greater Range of Products at Outbound Duty Free.
For Australians going on holidays: If you know exactly what you want or if you don't know and have to look at a range of cosmetics, for example, shop on the way out of Australia. The OUTBOUND duty free shops have a bigger range than the inbound. Pay for them outbound & arrange to pick up inbound.

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