MyFriend You Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 This is a warning that the Duty Free at Big Swampy is way overpriced - three of us were travelling to Vietnam yesterday and each bought two bottles of Hennessey Cognac VSOP at 2950 baht ($89) - on arrival in Saigon, the duty free there was $71, exact same cognac - that's an $18 a bottle difference. Wonder how many other "Duty Free" items are overpriced - Everything??. My lady friend bought me a watch at Paragon for my birthday, ($475 and I got $79 TVA back) the same watch in Swampy was $600 - Color me 'King Power Never Again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Well known for a long time.......pity you did not search on here before your purchased,could have saved you making this mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELVIS123456 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 You can buy most things at King Power cheaper elsewhere in Thailand, and it is always cheaper in other countries. The whole shop/system is a ripoff targeting the Chinese tourists. How else can you buy an EPL team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 King Power Duty free may not be the cheapest Duty Free for alcohol, but it is always cheaper than buying in the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belzybob Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 All 'duty free' airport shops are a rip off for alcohol, just that some are more a rip off than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laza 45 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Swampy... total rip off.. would never buy there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 48 minutes ago, Belzybob said: All 'duty free' airport shops are a rip off for alcohol, just that some are more a rip off than others. So where, for example, can I purchase a bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin in the city for less than the price I pay at duty free on arrival at Suvarnabhumi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnapat Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 This is the reason King Power owns Leicester city F C. Plus the fact that they have a monopoly on everything sold at this and other airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 49 minutes ago, bubba said: So where, for example, can I purchase a bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin in the city for less than the price I pay at duty free on arrival at Suvarnabhumi? Duty free on arrival is not real right? Is that not defeating the entire concept of duty free shopping? Just asking. Never made sense to me how the tax could be evaded on a fully imported good and not be the same price as a liquor store (in the case of liquor for example) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 1 minute ago, ThaiWai said: Duty free on arrival is not real right? Is that not defeating the entire concept of duty free shopping? Just asking. Never made sense to me how the tax could be evaded on a fully imported good and not be the same price as a liquor store (in the case of liquor for example) Yes, duty free on arrival is a reality in many airports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpharma Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Swampy is a total rip-off and not only at duty free... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 50 minutes ago, Jonnapat said: This is the reason King Power owns Leicester city F C. Plus the fact that they have a monopoly on everything sold at this and other airports. Yep, Leicester City fans need to start patronising King Power in their droves if their team is to have any chance of being EPL champions again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza73 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Belzybob said: All 'duty free' airport shops are a rip off for alcohol, just that some are more a rip off than others. Most are a rip-off for just about everything - alcohol, electronics etc. The online stores are killing them. The only duty-free shop where alcohol is very much cheaper that I have seen is Norfolk Island, not exactly well-known to tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyjames120 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Belzybob said: All 'duty free' airport shops are a rip off for alcohol, just that some are more a rip off than others. You've obviously never been through Italy, Germany, Istanbul and others, cheap as chips. Heathrow on the other hand an absolute rip off like Swampy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevieAus Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 1 hour ago, ThaiWai said: Duty free on arrival is not real right? Is that not defeating the entire concept of duty free shopping? Just asking. Never made sense to me how the tax could be evaded on a fully imported good and not be the same price as a liquor store (in the case of liquor for example) The reason is that they are located before you go through Immigration and customs and therefore haven't technically entered the country and don't have to pay the tax I wouldn't buy anything in Thailand but the savings on spirits certainly in Australia is quite considerable due to the high level of duty , regarding wine etc you can buy cheaper outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namrevlis Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 They claim to be duty free, which may be debatable but it sure isn't profit-free. So-called duty-free shops have been a ripoff for over 30 years. I've been traveling a lot since 1967 and it used to be a pleasure. No more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf81 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I believe it's in most (every) country the same. It might be tax free, but the minimum price is just more than pretty much anywhere else in the country. Here in The Netherlands on Schiphol tax free prices are crazy as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy102uk Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 It's not simply the duty free shops profiteering it's also the airport owners charging extremely high rents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 11 hours ago, TunnelRat69 said: This is a warning that the Duty Free at Big Swampy is way overpriced - three of us were travelling to Vietnam yesterday and each bought two bottles of Hennessey Cognac VSOP at 2950 baht ($89) - on arrival in Saigon, the duty free there was $71, exact same cognac - that's an $18 a bottle difference. Wonder how many other "Duty Free" items are overpriced - Everything??. My lady friend bought me a watch at Paragon for my birthday, ($475 and I got $79 TVA back) the same watch in Swampy was $600 - Color me 'King Power Never Again. I guess you don't have much experience with traveling ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 5 hours ago, bubba said: Yes, duty free on arrival is a reality in many airports. Comprehensive. Lots of information there. Let me sort through it all and get back to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 I buy tobacco products there on exit as they are substantially cheaper than at European airports. I recently bought some Bombay Sapphire at KL which seems to be cheaper than BKK. Anything else is a rip-off ie watches electronics, any airport. They are playing you for a mug while you are in spendy travel mode! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 12 hours ago, ThaiWai said: Comprehensive. Lots of information there. Let me sort through it all and get back to you. You asked: Quote Duty free on arrival is not real right? To which I replied: Yes, duty free on arrival is a reality in many airports. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Thailand applies many "taxes" (excise, import, alcohol, duty, etc.) on alcohol. "Duty" is just one component. Duty Free prices in nearby countries like Cambodia, Vietnam are ~ 10 - 20 % less, so if you are able, it is better to purchase there before flying to BKK, keeping in mind any liquids restrictions if flying on from BKK, say to a domestic location. Can't speak to the watch, need a bit more detail: exact make/model. Obviously being aware of prices, setting thresholds can lead to savvier buying habits - that probably goes without saying? The Hennessy is ~ 21% less expensive at King Power/BKK (1 L/2,950 THB) vs. in town (700 mL/2,620 THB), so a reasonable savings if those are your only two options. I wouldn't buy something like this in a market in Cambodia, unless you fancy "jake-leg". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 On 9/21/2017 at 5:50 PM, janpharma said: Swampy is a total rip-off and not only at duty free... Yeah...350 baht for a bowl of noodles.....45 baht on the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahab Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1000 ml of Glenfiddick, 18 years old was 2200 baht at the duty free in swampy. At Tops in Buriram a 750ml bottle of the same is 4200 baht. I think the swampy price is a deal, a very good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 22 hours ago, tonray said: Yeah...350 baht for a bowl of noodles.....45 baht on the street Magic Point Food Court (Floor 1, land-side, door #9-10) has (nearly) "local" prices. 21 hours ago, Ahab said: 1000 ml of Glenfiddick, 18 years old was 2200 baht at the duty free in swampy. At Tops in Buriram a 750ml bottle of the same is 4200 baht. I think the swampy price is a deal, a very good deal. Yes, similar experience as well although believe the local volume is 700 mL? I've seen this for 3,800 THB/700 mL in some shops, and King Power has a Reserve Cask (1 L) for 2,450, while they do show the 18Y in their catalog (70 mL) for 2,800. Select Cask (1 L) is 1,950. The "Select" and "Reserve" are for "travel markets", like DF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 On 21/09/2017 at 10:34 AM, TunnelRat69 said: This is a warning that the Duty Free at Big Swampy is way overpriced - three of us were travelling to Vietnam yesterday and each bought two bottles of Hennessey Cognac VSOP at 2950 baht ($89) - on arrival in Saigon, the duty free there was $71, exact same cognac - that's an $18 a bottle difference. Wonder how many other "Duty Free" items are overpriced - Everything??. My lady friend bought me a watch at Paragon for my birthday, ($475 and I got $79 TVA back) the same watch in Swampy was $600 - Color me 'King Power Never Again. A lot of liquor in VN is counterfeit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyFriend You Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 11 hours ago, JaiLai said: A lot of liquor in VN is counterfeit. True, my lady was very sceptical, but this is in the Duty Free in the Airport. I studied the labels, seals, boxes, wording, and compared them with the bottles we bought in BKK - exactly the same 'cept for the serial numbers on the seals. I am confident these are the real deal, only tasting will tell. Later Date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I think you're fine in a duty free shop in a major int'l airport like SGN, HAN, VTE, PNH. However, the stuff in a market is likely more suited for automobile coolant. I feel for the chaps who come back from the market with name-brand bottle that they got for $5, and rave about it...just before going blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJAS Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 9/21/2017 at 6:11 PM, OJAS said: Yep, Leicester City fans need to start patronising King Power in their droves if their team is to have any chance of being EPL champions again! However, upon reflection, I am not now so sure that all the profits which King Power make from their BKK operation would necessarily end up in strengthening the Leicester City team. A sizeable chunk might well have found its way into the pockets of Claudio Raneiri and Craig Shakespeare by way of contractual compensation following their managerial sackings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.png.3b3332cc2256ad0edbc2fe9404feeef0.png)
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.