"Duty Free Pricing"

[burnt]

As reported in the Aus.(P3) yesterday, with the indexed rise of excise or duty on alcohol, the government take on a 700ml spirit bottle is now $21.60.
At DM a bottle (700ml) of Gordon's Gin is $31.95, so without the excise it would be $10.35 or are my maths not correct.

Are we getting ripped at so called "duty free stores"

 

[TomVexille]

In one word. Yes.

Pretty much don't bother at Australian duty free stores.

To continue with your example, in the USA you can get your same Gordon's Gin in a 1.75L bottle for $17.99 USD+tax (~8%), which is approximately $25.56 and bring that bottle back duty free.

 

[snabbu]

As with any purchase at a duty free shop it's imperative you know what you would normally pay at home for the same product to see if it's actually cheaper. More and more often you can pick up the same product in your home city for less if you are smart about it.

 

[TheInsider]

Remember it's 'Duty Free', not 'profit free'!

 

[TomVexille]

Remember it's 'Duty Free', not 'profit free'!

Yes, someone is making a big profit

 

[Buzzard]

I hate to imagine the rent at airport DF shops.

 

[Straubs]

Just keep on walking ... unless the pretty DF 'limited edition' packaging lures you in ... best not to look