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Dec 27, 2011 | 5:12 pm

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realjd

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Originally Posted by gj83

I must be missing something. I've never noticed duty free prices to be particularly good compared to just going to the local store. I understand other countries might be worthwhile, but if I can buy Absolut for $18 in duty free or $21 in my ABC store it seems like a lot of work to save $3.

Keep in mind that most duty free liquor bottles are full liters while a standard American bottle (a "fifth") is only 750mL. You're getting 33% more booze for the money.

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