Buying goods from LHR duty free and re-importing back into EU
I'm off to the Middle East next week, and have been lusting over a new iMac for a long time. I thought the trip may be a good way to save some cost, but looking at the options has made me even more confused...
1. Buy it in the UK. Cost £1749.
2. Buy it in the UAE. Cost around £1450, but it's a huge box so will have to lug it back, and then I guess pay import duties. Sadly I can't just stash it in a bag like a laptop or iPad. Travelling in F so hand luggage hopefully not an issue.
3. Buy it in Dixons in T5. Cost £1580. However, it seems you can only do 'Collect on Return' or delivery if you are travelling in the EU or UK.
Can anyone advise the best course of action? Buying in T5 seems to be the least faff/best price compromise, but only if they don't force me to take it on holiday with me...