In a message dated 12/1/2003 2:47:43 PM Pacific Standard Time, mmontano@xxxxxxxxx writes: << If anything I prefer it, as you can bring your guests a low-cost gift, without hauling it around the world. >> The funny thing about duty free is that it seems to still be more expensive than what you can pick up at a store in the city you are traveling in. And then, if you purchase enough, that is duty free as well.