duty free in HKG - iPhone
Jan 10, 2009, 5:45 pm
#1
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duty free in HKG - iPhone
Hi,
I am considering flying via HKG to buy some things in the duty free there. I would be only in the transit area. Is it true that the iPhones sold in HKG are simlook free? Are the prices at the airport any good?
Thanks.
I am considering flying via HKG to buy some things in the duty free there. I would be only in the transit area. Is it true that the iPhones sold in HKG are simlook free? Are the prices at the airport any good?
Thanks.
Jan 10, 2009, 5:59 pm
#2
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Duty free is a misnomer - it merely means you don't pay local customs tax. For HK, which is already a duty free country, you don't save anything per se. And given the high rentals at HKIA, it is often more expensive to buy here than say in HK itself.
Don't expect any deals, except for possible cigarettes and liquor. Even perfume and cosmetics are cheaper outside the airport.
As far as unlocked iPhone, you must order via HK apple on-line store. If they are sold at airport, they are locked versions.
Don't expect any deals, except for possible cigarettes and liquor. Even perfume and cosmetics are cheaper outside the airport.
As far as unlocked iPhone, you must order via HK apple on-line store. If they are sold at airport, they are locked versions.
Jan 10, 2009, 6:00 pm
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http://store.apple.com/hk/browse/hom.../family/iphone
Jan 13, 2009, 11:16 am
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