John Flame

I want to buy a digital camera. How do I get prices from those duty free
shops at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick?

Does anyone have websites or telephone numbers?

thanks and appreciate any help.

John

Derek F

"John Flame" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > I want to buy a digital camera. How do I get prices from those duty free
    > shops at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick?
    > Does anyone have websites or telephone numbers?
    > thanks and appreciate any help.
    > John
Are they not all run by Dixons?
Derek.

Douglas W. Hoyt

    > Are they not all run by Dixons?

Apparently so.
http://www.worldspace.com/textonly/T.../ukdixons.html
http://www.dixons.co.uk/

Austin Reed Men's clothing
Bally Shoes for men and women
The Beauty Centre Beauty products
Boots Pharmacy and toiletries
Hugo Boss Clothes
Burberry Outer wear
Caviar House Seafood
Chocolate Box Chocolates and candy
Clarks Shoes
The Disney Store Cartoon based gifts
Dixons Electrical goods
Faxcessory Personal organizers
Gassan Diamonds Jewellery
Harrods The department store
Hatchards Books
HMV Tapes and CDs
Levi Clothes
Links of London Jewellery
Marlboro Classics Merchandising
Thomas Pink Shirts
Principles Women's clothes
Rohan Outdoor clothing
Rolling Luggage Co Bags and cases
The Scotch House Scottish products
WH Smith Newspapers, books
Sunglass Hut Sunglasses
Swatch Watches
Tie Rack Ties and scarves
Viyella Fabrics
World of Whiskies Whisky specialist
World Duty & tax-free
http://www.airwise.com/airports/euro.../LHRT1_05.html

John Flame

"Douglas W. Hoyt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > > Are they not all run by Dixons?
    > Apparently so.
http://www.worldspace.com/textonly/T.../ukdixons.html
    > http://www.dixons.co.uk/

Just checked prices of 5 megapixel cameras at the Dixons Duty Free comparing
prices with pricerunner.co.uk
Conclusion : Duty free is all bullshit.

I can buy the cameras saving over 50 pounds outside duty free.

for example
canon s50 425 pounds (dixons duty free) / 378 pounds at amazon.co.uk

Sony p10 382 pounds at Dixons Duty Free/ 328 pounds at pixmania

Is Europe duty free cheaper? Name Italian airports?

Jenn

In article <[email protected]>,
"John Flame" <[email protected]> wrote:

    > "Douglas W. Hoyt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > > Are they not all run by Dixons?
    > >
    > > Apparently so.
    > >
    > http://www.worldspace.com/textonly/T.../ukdixons.html
    > > http://www.dixons.co.uk/
    >
    > Just checked prices of 5 megapixel cameras at the Dixons Duty Free comparing
    > prices with pricerunner.co.uk
    > Conclusion : Duty free is all bullshit.
    >
    > I can buy the cameras saving over 50 pounds outside duty free.
    >
    > for example
    > canon s50 425 pounds (dixons duty free) / 378 pounds at amazon.co.uk
    >
    > Sony p10 382 pounds at Dixons Duty Free/ 328 pounds at pixmania
    >
    > Is Europe duty free cheaper? Name Italian airports?
    >
    >

the only reliable bargain in 'duty free' that I have ever noticed in
decades of observing these shops all over the world is liquor -- not
always but often there are bargains there.

John Flame

"Jenn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > In article <[email protected]>,
    > "John Flame" <[email protected]> wrote:
    > > "Douglas W. Hoyt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > > news:[email protected]...
    > > > > Are they not all run by Dixons?
    > > >
    > > > Apparently so.
    > > >
    > >
http://www.worldspace.com/textonly/T.../ukdixons.html
    > > > http://www.dixons.co.uk/
    > >
    > > Just checked prices of 5 megapixel cameras at the Dixons Duty Free
comparing
    > > prices with pricerunner.co.uk
    > > Conclusion : Duty free is all bullshit.
    > >
    > > I can buy the cameras saving over 50 pounds outside duty free.
    > >
    > > for example
    > > canon s50 425 pounds (dixons duty free) / 378 pounds at
amazon.co.uk
    > >
    > > Sony p10 382 pounds at Dixons Duty Free/ 328 pounds at pixmania
    > >
    > > Is Europe duty free cheaper? Name Italian airports?
    > >
    > >
    > the only reliable bargain in 'duty free' that I have ever noticed in
    > decades of observing these shops all over the world is liquor -- not
    > always but often there are bargains there.

yeah I agree with you. Only liquor and maybe cigarettes.

Derek F

"Jenn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > In article <[email protected]>,
    > "John Flame" <[email protected]> wrote:
    > > "Douglas W. Hoyt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > > news:[email protected]...
    > > > > Are they not all run by Dixons?
    > > >
    > > > Apparently so.
    > > >
    > >
http://www.worldspace.com/textonly/T.../ukdixons.html
    > > > http://www.dixons.co.uk/
    > >
    > > Just checked prices of 5 megapixel cameras at the Dixons Duty Free
comparing
    > > prices with pricerunner.co.uk
    > > Conclusion : Duty free is all bullshit.
    > >
    > > I can buy the cameras saving over 50 pounds outside duty free.
    > >
    > > for example
    > > canon s50 425 pounds (dixons duty free) / 378 pounds at
amazon.co.uk
    > >
    > > Sony p10 382 pounds at Dixons Duty Free/ 328 pounds at pixmania
    > >
    > > Is Europe duty free cheaper? Name Italian airports?
    > >
    > >
    > the only reliable bargain in 'duty free' that I have ever noticed in
    > decades of observing these shops all over the world is liquor -- not
    > always but often there are bargains there.
Duty Free is a bit of a myth like prices for electrical goods etc in Hong
Kong being cheap. I expext that Dixon "Duty Free" stores also push extended
warranties as the do in the High Street.
Derek.

John Flame

"Derek F" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > "Jenn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > > In article <[email protected]>,
    > > "John Flame" <[email protected]> wrote:
    > >
    > > > "Douglas W. Hoyt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > > > news:[email protected]...
    > > > > > Are they not all run by Dixons?
    > > > >
    > > > > Apparently so.
    > > > >
    > > >
http://www.worldspace.com/textonly/T.../ukdixons.html
    > > > > http://www.dixons.co.uk/
    > > >
    > > > Just checked prices of 5 megapixel cameras at the Dixons Duty Free
    > comparing
    > > > prices with pricerunner.co.uk
    > > > Conclusion : Duty free is all bullshit.
    > > >
    > > > I can buy the cameras saving over 50 pounds outside duty free.
    > > >
    > > > for example
    > > > canon s50 425 pounds (dixons duty free) / 378 pounds at
    > amazon.co.uk
    > > >
    > > > Sony p10 382 pounds at Dixons Duty Free/ 328 pounds at pixmania
    > > >
    > > > Is Europe duty free cheaper? Name Italian airports?
    > > >
    > > >
    > >
    > > the only reliable bargain in 'duty free' that I have ever noticed in
    > > decades of observing these shops all over the world is liquor -- not
    > > always but often there are bargains there.
    > Duty Free is a bit of a myth like prices for electrical goods etc in Hong
    > Kong being cheap. I expext that Dixon "Duty Free" stores also push
extended
    > warranties as the do in the High Street.
    > Derek.

don't know about Hong Kong but Singapore electronic stuff is far cheaper
than UK. Sometimes half the cost ie for digital camcorders and digital
cameras. UK is definitely a big rip off.

Hatunen

On Sun, 24 Aug 2003 17:40:25 +0100, "John Flame"
<[email protected]> wrote:

    >I want to buy a digital camera. How do I get prices from those duty free
    >shops at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick?

I wouldn't do that. What you are buying is an item that didn't
have to have import duty paid to bring it into the UK, but the
price will be full list less duty. If you are an American you
will do much better buying a camera at one of the many US
discount outlets, even with a sales tax imposed.


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Thomas Peel

Jenn schrieb:
    >
    > In article <[email protected]>,
    > "John Flame" <[email protected]> wrote:
    >
    > > "Douglas W. Hoyt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > > news:[email protected]...
    > > > > Are they not all run by Dixons?
    > > >
    > > > Apparently so.
    > > >
    > > http://www.worldspace.com/textonly/T.../ukdixons.html
    > > > http://www.dixons.co.uk/
    > >
    > > Just checked prices of 5 megapixel cameras at the Dixons Duty Free comparing
    > > prices with pricerunner.co.uk
    > > Conclusion : Duty free is all bullshit.
    > >
    > > I can buy the cameras saving over 50 pounds outside duty free.
    > >
    > > for example
    > > canon s50 425 pounds (dixons duty free) / 378 pounds at amazon.co.uk
    > >
    > > Sony p10 382 pounds at Dixons Duty Free/ 328 pounds at pixmania
    > >
    > > Is Europe duty free cheaper? Name Italian airports?
    > >
    > >
    >
    > the only reliable bargain in 'duty free' that I have ever noticed in
    > decades of observing these shops all over the world is liquor -- not
    > always but often there are bargains there.

And the UK is the last place in the world to expect to save money on
these items.
You can buy booze and cigarettes cheaper over the counter everywhere in
Europe.

Tom

Harvey Van Sickle

On Sun, 24 Aug 2003 20:48:55 GMT, John Flame wrote

-snip-

    > Just checked prices of 5 megapixel cameras at the Dixons Duty Free
    > comparing prices with pricerunner.co.uk
    > Conclusion : Duty free is all bullshit.

    > I can buy the cameras saving over 50 pounds outside duty free.

-snip example-

I agrees entirely, like, wiv dat sentiment -- I've always found this to
be the case with "duty free" stuff (other than booze, cigarettes and,
sometimes, perfume).

In over 30 years of international travel, I don't think I've ever seen
a "hard goods" item price at duty free that couldn't be beaten, tax-
paid, in at least one of the destinations of the trip.

That may not be the case for true luxury goods -- dunno -- but if I was
in the market for, and could afford, such stuff, I don't think I'd be
shopping for it at an airport.

--
Cheers, Harvey

Jenn

In article <[email protected]>,
Thomas Peel <[email protected]> wrote:

    > Jenn schrieb:
    > >
    > > In article <[email protected]>,
    > > "John Flame" <[email protected]> wrote:
    > >
    > > > "Douglas W. Hoyt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > > > news:[email protected]...
    > > > > > Are they not all run by Dixons?
    > > > >
    > > > > Apparently so.
    > > > >
    > > > http://www.worldspace.com/textonly/T...om/ukdixons.ht
    > > > ml
    > > > > http://www.dixons.co.uk/
    > > >
    > > > Just checked prices of 5 megapixel cameras at the Dixons Duty Free
    > > > comparing
    > > > prices with pricerunner.co.uk
    > > > Conclusion : Duty free is all bullshit.
    > > >
    > > > I can buy the cameras saving over 50 pounds outside duty free.
    > > >
    > > > for example
    > > > canon s50 425 pounds (dixons duty free) / 378 pounds at
    > > > amazon.co.uk
    > > >
    > > > Sony p10 382 pounds at Dixons Duty Free/ 328 pounds at pixmania
    > > >
    > > > Is Europe duty free cheaper? Name Italian airports?
    > > >
    > > >
    > >
    > > the only reliable bargain in 'duty free' that I have ever noticed in
    > > decades of observing these shops all over the world is liquor -- not
    > > always but often there are bargains there.
    >
    > And the UK is the last place in the world to expect to save money on
    > these items.
    > You can buy booze and cigarettes cheaper over the counter everywhere in
    > Europe.
    >
    > Tom

you have to be pretty odd to lug giant bottles of liquor around on
airplanes to save a few bucks anyway -- if you drink enough to make it
seem worth doing, then you only save a few bucks since there are limits
-- and if you are a rare drinker -- you also only save a little -- and
what a hassle it is to lug the stuff

most duty free shopping seems to be overpriced 'luxury' goods that the
same shoppers probably wouldn't look twice at at home

Frank F. Matthews

Someone can probably help you find the information. I expect that you
will find that you can do much better on line. FFM

John Flame wrote:
    > I want to buy a digital camera. How do I get prices from those duty free
    > shops at Heathrow, Stansted and Gatwick?
    >
    > Does anyone have websites or telephone numbers?
    >
    > thanks and appreciate any help.
    >
    > John
    >
    >

Frank F. Matthews

Jenn wrote:

    > In article <[email protected]>,
    > "John Flame" <[email protected]> wrote:

    >>"Douglas W. Hoyt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    >>news:[email protected]...
    >>>>Are they not all run by Dixons?
    >>>Apparently so.
    >>http://www.worldspace.com/textonly/T.../ukdixons.html
    >>>http://www.dixons.co.uk/

    >>Just checked prices of 5 megapixel cameras at the Dixons Duty Free comparing
    >>prices with pricerunner.co.uk
    >>Conclusion : Duty free is all bullshit.
    >>I can buy the cameras saving over 50 pounds outside duty free.
    >>for example
    >>canon s50 425 pounds (dixons duty free) / 378 pounds at amazon.co.uk
    >>Sony p10 382 pounds at Dixons Duty Free/ 328 pounds at pixmania
    >>Is Europe duty free cheaper? Name Italian airports?
    > the only reliable bargain in 'duty free' that I have ever noticed in
    > decades of observing these shops all over the world is liquor -- not
    > always but often there are bargains there.

Even that isn't a bargain in my experience. The selection is rotten &
prices are lower at my local discount shop. FFM

Anonymouse

Hi,

I've only found the duty free to be a good deal on things with high
taxes/duties.

liquor and tobacco being the biggies for the US citizen visiting europe.

loose stones (ie diamonds) are duty free anyway.

Derek F wrote:
    > "Jenn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    >
    >>In article <[email protected]>,
    >> "John Flame" <[email protected]> wrote:
    >>>"Douglas W. Hoyt" <[email protected]> wrote in message
    >>>news:[email protected]...
    >>>>>Are they not all run by Dixons?
    >>>>Apparently so.
    > http://www.worldspace.com/textonly/T.../ukdixons.html
    >
    >>>>http://www.dixons.co.uk/
    >>>Just checked prices of 5 megapixel cameras at the Dixons Duty Free
    >
    > comparing
    >
    >>>prices with pricerunner.co.uk
    >>>Conclusion : Duty free is all bullshit.
    >>>I can buy the cameras saving over 50 pounds outside duty free.
    >>>for example
    >>>canon s50 425 pounds (dixons duty free) / 378 pounds at
    >
    > amazon.co.uk
    >
    >>>Sony p10 382 pounds at Dixons Duty Free/ 328 pounds at pixmania
    >>>Is Europe duty free cheaper? Name Italian airports?
    >>the only reliable bargain in 'duty free' that I have ever noticed in
    >>decades of observing these shops all over the world is liquor -- not
    >>always but often there are bargains there.
    >
    > Duty Free is a bit of a myth like prices for electrical goods etc in Hong
    > Kong being cheap. I expext that Dixon "Duty Free" stores also push extended
    > warranties as the do in the High Street.
    > Derek.
    >
    >

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