Shopping in America/Europe.

[tell-me-more]

Is it possible to go anywhere interesting abroad, buy the maximum duty-free amount of stuff allowed and then sell it in Britain to offset the cost of the flights, and what would I have to buy from where to do so?

[Loosehead]

Well the max duty free is the old 200cigs + litre of spirits etc etc, and applies to non EU countries, can't see you getting very far with that. I think you really mean "can I bring back enough bootleg stuff to pay for my holiday if I sell it?" Yes you can bring back as much as you like for personal use, but legally you cannot sell it on. (from EU of course).

[tubeway]

Also the problem if you are flying is your baggage allowance

[Gef]

From EU countries you can bring back as much as you like (theoretically) as long it is for your own use. To sell it is illegal.