Cost of BV in different countries

[lemontart]

So should the price in US between HK and Singapore? The medium veneta is US$1490 which is about $1100 euro...but need to add 4% to 8.75% of tax depends on which state and county you purchase the bag.

[crabtreemeeko]

Originally Posted by C_24

See, that is so weird. I know for a fact that here in the Euro zone, all prices are identical, no matter how much state tax etc. Therefore it wouldn`t make any difference if you bought BV in Italy, France or wherever. My tote had the exact same price in Germany and in France. So I don`t have any clue why your Veneta was such a bargain! But still, congratulations!!!

That's what I thought too!! My only guess is I bought before the price increase in end apr 07. Can somebody from France check the pricing of a medium veneta?

Im planning to go spain in sept and thought I can score some BV stuffs there, but will have to see how much it cost.

So the list goes (also depends on exchange rates):
Paris
Germany
Italy
HK (no tax)
US
Singapore (7% tax)
Bangkok (5% tax)
Japan (5% tax)

[boxermom]

This is a very interesting thread. When I was in Italy a few years ago, I didn't yet appreciate fine handbags and now I wish I had gone to a BV store. Maybe I wouldn't have saved money, but the experience would have been worthwhile!

[crabtreemeeko]

Originally Posted by boxermom

This is a very interesting thread. When I was in Italy a few years ago, I didn't yet appreciate fine handbags and now I wish I had gone to a BV store. Maybe I wouldn't have saved money, but the experience would have been worthwhile!

Nowadays, when I go overseas for holiday, I never fail to check out the BV stores, even though I may not buy anything... I know Im going crazy

[Lyanna Stark]

I checked the price of the ball bag 2 days ago, it was $37xx. I've decided not to get it in sg.

[Nymph]

I'm just somewhat relieved that we're not the most expensive in Asia!

[Tanja]

Even though all prices should be the same in Euroland it isn't always true e.g LV, Chanel are always cheaper in France.

[ms piggy]

Originally Posted by Nymph

I'm just somewhat relieved that we're not the most expensive in Asia!

Actually, I am not too sure about this. With the impending GST* hike to 7%, we might just be. Guess we'll have to wait for the new pricing to be out.

*Goods and Services Tax

[uclaboi]

Originally Posted by Tanja

Even though all prices should be the same in Euroland it isn't always true e.g LV, Chanel are always cheaper in France.

-Off topic-

Agreed, I know that for LV, Germany is cheaper than Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. I heard that it's the cheapest in Sweden, but I would think France should be the cheapest.

I remember that for LV, Hong Kong (no tax) is still a little more expensive than the US (including 8.25% tax in Los Angeles)

I regret not going to BV back when I was in Italy and France (I wasn't into BV at that time).

[C_24]

Originally Posted by uclaboi

-Off topic- Agreed, I know that for LV, Germany is cheaper than Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. I heard that it's the cheapest in Sweden, but I would think France should be the cheapest. I remember that for LV, Hong Kong (no tax) is still a little more expensive than the US (including 8.25% tax in Los Angeles) I regret not going to BV back when I was in Italy and France (I wasn't into BV at that time).

Hmmh, I have to disagree, LV`s pricing in the Euro zone is identical for sure, because when we do store transfers from other stores into the Viennese boutique they sometimes come with price tags attached and they`re always identical to what we would charge here in Austria. Plus, the Austrian branch belongs to the German headquarters and therefore has same pricing although there is a difference in the percentage of state tax. Switzerland is another case because they have another currency as well as the UK.

So yes, LV and Chanel are about 5% cheaper in France but I inquired with BV and they said, it`s not cheaper in Italy than elsewhere in Europe.

[crabtreemeeko]

I just found out that BV had one round of price increase on 24th May 2007, so I believe 980 Euros for a medium veneta in Paris is the old price (I bought it end Apr 07, thank god!)... so the current price should be 1180 Euros (price from c_24), since BV has same euro zone pricing. A 200 Euros increase!! Ouch!!

Conclusion: Its still cheaper for the rest of the world to buy from Euroland, for Asia, come to HK!!

[C_24]

Originally Posted by crabtreemeeko

I just found out that BV had one round of price increase on 24th May 2007, so I believe 980 Euros for a medium veneta in Paris is the old price (I bought it end Apr 07, thank god!)... so the current price should be 1180 Euros (price from c_24), since BV has same euro zone pricing. A 200 Euros increase!! Ouch!! Conclusion: Its still cheaper for the rest of the world to buy from Euroland, for Asia, come to HK!!

I think that pretty much sums it up the best ;o)

[Londoner]

I am very surprised about the result as I know that Italy is always the cheapest as BV is from there. Europe is definitely cheapest place to get BV if you are a non European as you can claim the tax back.

crabtreemeko, will it be because of the price you had from France is before price increase and the Italian price is after price increase?

[uclaboi]

C_24 - Switzerland is more expensive because the tax refund (5% back) in a smaller amount than in EU countries (11% back after fees). Right?

I was looking at some LV bags in Munich and then in Milan, and found that it was a little cheaper in Munich. Not a big difference, though.

[C_24]

Originally Posted by uclaboi

C_24 - Switzerland is more expensive because the tax refund (5% back) in a smaller amount than in EU countries (11% back after fees). Right? I was looking at some LV bags in Munich and then in Milan, and found that it was a little cheaper in Munich. Not a big difference, though.

Hmmh, I don`t actually know about the tax refund in Switzerland although even I as a EU-resident would get it, because they`re refusing to enter the EU.

But their CHF-currency is so strong against basically every other currency that it does not pay off to buy there, even after tax refund.

The percentage here in Austria is between 11.5 and 12%, I´ve heard that it was less in other countries, so for a foreigner it might be a good advice to look at the tax refund rates when the basic prices are pretty much the same...