6 Common Airport Purchases That Are Overpriced & Worth Avoiding

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Airport Purchases

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What To Avoid?

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1. Bottled Water

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2. Electronics

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3. Travel-Sized Toiletries

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4. Foreign Currency Exchange

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5. Souvenirs

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6. Luxury Goods

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