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The way I view it, there are several situations where people may (sort of) rationally make duty free purchases: As an aviation geek, Ive certainly purchased airline memorabilia from the duty free selection, whether its a model airplane, an airline branded stuffed animal, or endless Hello Kitty goodies on EVA Air Im not a smoker, but I know that some people find cigarettes to be cheaper via duty free than on the ground, given how heavily theyre taxed in many jurisdictions Perhaps theres something you forgot to take on your trip, and the convenience (rather than the value) of the duty free catalogue causes you to make a purchase

Cigarettes could sometimes be more valuable than money, especially when pay was delayed

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Some international airports offer smoking lounges or designated areas beyond security, but these are increasingly rare