OT... Champagne Prices between AUS and OZ
Mar 3, 2009, 7:08 am
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OT... Champagne Prices between AUS and OZ
Something abit OT. It seems like the NZD is down by so much, it seems like Dom and Kurg at Auckland airport is cheaper then anywhere I fly.. (HKG/MEL/SYD). By chance any one can confirm this? Also, what is a good Champagne to give as a gift? A bottom of Dom or Krug?
Cheers
Wongo
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Mar 3, 2009, 12:16 pm
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Certainly Dom & Krug both quite a bit cheaper duty free in NZ than duty free in Oz (various airports east coast). It's been a while since I've been to/through HKG so not sure the comparison there.
Mar 3, 2009, 12:31 pm
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Go to http://www.dutyfreestores.co.nz/Home and join their Frequent Buyer Club. You get an additional 20% off their web site price.
With that, I don't think you can find any cheaper. I haven't been to HKG recently, but I have never seen shops in HKG selling anything cheaper than other airports or even in Hong Kong itself.
There're certainly a lot of Moet that can be bought.
With that, I don't think you can find any cheaper. I haven't been to HKG recently, but I have never seen shops in HKG selling anything cheaper than other airports or even in Hong Kong itself.
There're certainly a lot of Moet that can be bought.
Mar 3, 2009, 4:14 pm
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Pre-order from their Frequent Byer Club before COB today and get 25% off Alcohol % 10% off electronics.
http://www.dutyfreestores.co.nz/Home/25-sale
e.g. Dom for NZD176
http://www.dutyfreestores.co.nz/Home/25-sale
e.g. Dom for NZD176
Mar 3, 2009, 5:45 pm
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I find Auckland has some of the cheapest alcohol and certainly champagne (and if your timing is right some great specials!!), but their cosmetics can be pricey.
I have found since mid 2008 I can now have Piper as my "everyday" bubbly as the three pack for $125 gets reduced to $105 with the crew discount. Not bad at all! ^
I have found since mid 2008 I can now have Piper as my "everyday" bubbly as the three pack for $125 gets reduced to $105 with the crew discount. Not bad at all! ^
Mar 3, 2009, 6:40 pm
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I have both regency (cant enrol any more, but my A/C is active & I get the discount) and Duty Free Stores.
I compare prices and choose the better ...
I compare prices and choose the better ...
Mar 3, 2009, 9:17 pm
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Nope, not yet mate. Still working in office in HK! Looks like I get plenty of time for duty free action. QF don't offer J tagging for silver so I will have enough time to shop around. Plus my seat is 41 C from memory so I should be first off the plane after Y+...
I think I can manage it with the online shopping, even thought it is quite limited, it has most stuff I need and others want. Cheers everyone.
One last thing Dom or Krug...??
I think I can manage it with the online shopping, even thought it is quite limited, it has most stuff I need and others want. Cheers everyone.
One last thing Dom or Krug...??
Mar 3, 2009, 9:26 pm
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Mar 3, 2009, 9:32 pm
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Vintage Krug is considerably better than Dom, however presumably you are choosing between "MV" Krug (i.e. non-vintage, though they call it "multi-vintage") and Dom); in which case they are similar in quality and price but differ in style. Krug MV is richer, deeper and yeastier, for a heavier taste, while Dom is lighter, fresher and fruitier. Everyone likes Dom but some find Krug too rich/heavy. I greatly prefer Krug, however if buying a present for someone whose taste I do not know I would pick Dom, fwiw
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Mar 4, 2009, 1:32 am
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Ek, its a return ticket from ALK-ZQN! I booked mine for $450 return with double layovers in CHC, thaks 40SC with 4000pts.
I think get a Dom and one those Piper Heidsieck (Twin/Triple) pack! Triple @ $45/bottle Double @$47.50/bottle.
I think get a Dom and one those Piper Heidsieck (Twin/Triple) pack! Triple @ $45/bottle Double @$47.50/bottle.
Mar 4, 2009, 2:08 am
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Mar 4, 2009, 4:04 pm
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Indeed. This is one of the very few "irreconcilable differences" in my marriage. I prefer Krug and my wife prefers Dom. We are trying to work through our issues. In the mean time, as VH-RMD suggests, the best bet it to get both.