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Sep 2, 2009 | 4:32 am

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christep

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Originally Posted by MegatopLover

I'd like to pick up some wine at HKG, where the duty-free has an excellent selection of Bordeaux.

Everything I've priced at HKG Duty Free has been at least 20-30% more expensive than the same item in town - not surprisingly since there is no duty on wine in HK - and even on items with duty it is generally no cheaper in the duty free.

Are you sure it wouldn't be a better deal to get the Bordeaux duty-paid before you set out and put it in checked luggage?

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