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CA95616 · Oct 28th, 2009, 10:08 AM

Hi. Didn't want to read and run! I would try calling Selfridges, Harrods and the Chanel boutiques ( Bond Street/Sloane Square) before going. If you google their numbers should come up....hopefully someone else will suggest a SA. Have you looked at the Chanel uk club thread?

pinkyk · Oct 29th, 2009, 08:36 AM

Hi I am looking to buy to Chanel shopping in London. But may I know within how many days do I have to claim the refund for VAT? And which stores has the most stocks for classic flaps and Reissue? TIA!!

cheekflicks · Oct 30th, 2009, 03:19 PM

Originally Posted by valnsw

so does that mean the heathrow airport price will be GBP 955 x (1 - 0.15)?

I understand that the VAT refund prob be lesser than 15%?
unless the duty free shop at heathrow airport has prices net of the 15% VAT.

Is my understanding correct?

valnsm, yup you are right. if you get it in the chanel boutiques in london, your tax rebate will probably be slightly more than 10%. if you are getting it from heathrow though, the prices will be without 15% tax. HTH :)

valnsw · Oct 30th, 2009, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by cheekflicks

valnsm, yup you are right. if you get it in the chanel boutiques in london, your tax rebate will probably be slightly more than 10%. if you are getting it from heathrow though, the prices will be without 15% tax. HTH :)

Thanks for the confirmation! Maybe I can consider to ask my friend to help buy from the airport while in transit.

keiko_sg · Oct 31st, 2009, 10:18 AM

valnsw,
The Chanel boutique in Heathrow is at T3, so you've got to check which terminal your friend would be catching her flight from.

Another word of caution, the chanel bags literally fly through the doors there. So it would depend on your luck what is available at that time. Sometimes you can't even see find a single classic flap in the store. It took me 3 visits before I managed to get my black caviar jumbo there.

hsiaomee · Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by pinkyk

Hi I am looking to buy to Chanel shopping in London. But may I know within how many days do I have to claim the refund for VAT? And which stores has the most stocks for classic flaps and Reissue? TIA!!

3 months.

hsiaomee · Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:58 PM

Originally Posted by valnsw

so does that mean the heathrow airport price will be GBP 955 x (1 - 0.15)?

I understand that the VAT refund prob be lesser than 15%?
unless the duty free shop at heathrow airport has prices net of the 15% VAT.

Is my understanding correct?

Heathrow price will be GBP 955/(1+0.15)=830.43

~Princess~ · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:08 AM

I just called all of the London stores, and the Manchester store - no large classic flaps in black caviar with GHW - if anyone spots one, please let me know - thanks!

Majesticface71 · Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:23 AM

You have 3 months to reclaim back the VAT. I recently purchased a classic jumbo caviar handbag with a gold chain from Chanel, Brompton Road, London for £1790 (Inc VAT).

If you are claiming back VAT, retailers/stores will charge you an administrative fee for completing a VAT form which will be deducted from your VAT total. Chanel charged me approximately £30 to complete the VAT form.

It took me 2 months to locate my bag, the classics are always quickly to sell out, and during Aug- Sep all of London was awaiting delivery as so many people were trying to purchase the classic pieces before the price increases. I would regularly call Selfridges/ Harrods & all the Channel London boutiques 2-3 times a week. Finally, 2 weeks ago a really nice SA called Berto called me from Chanel, Brompton Road and said he had kept a caviar jumbo aside for me (I will post photos this weekend).

For anyone looking to purchase a classic piece in London, my opinion is to call the London dept stores and Chanel boutiques 2-3 times a week. Deliveries generally come in on Mondays and Wednesdays and best times are to call as soon as they open between 9.15- 9.45am. Try leaving your name every time and ask for the same SA as they will know your genuine and they need to make a sale.

Good luck.

~Princess~ · Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:26 PM

Thank you Majestic - I will try calling again in the morning. Its so difficult living in a city with no Chanel boutique!

mmiaomiao · Nov 6th, 2009, 07:16 AM

Does anyone know if there's a waiting list for cruise 2010 collection yet in London and Manchester? Thanks.

lizziecat · Nov 6th, 2009, 12:49 PM

^^ Yes, there are waiting lists for Cruise collection. I would recommend that you ring the stores and boutiques to ask about getting your name down on a w/l for any specific item you're interested in. Good luck!

mmiaomiao · Nov 7th, 2009, 08:20 AM

Thank you. I have called the store in Manchester, they told me the waiting list is closed.

eggpudding · Nov 7th, 2009, 09:40 AM

Ladies.. does anyone know if London will be getting this bleu roi WOC (posted in the HK Chanel thread)? Would there be a waiting list for small leather goods as well?

Elise · Nov 9th, 2009, 01:49 PM

Hi all, I don't usually post but wanted to vent!

I bought the xxxl oversized reissue in black patent from Chanel in Selfridges on the 23rd October and the strap has broken!!! I've only had it 17 days! I rang Selfrridges and they sai they need to look at it beefore they make a decision.

I understand they need to look at it but I definately do not want it repaired or a replacement seeing as it broke so quickly. This is the second Chanel that I've had that has broken, the strap on my Melrose flap also came unstiched which was repaired. The strap probleem on this one is much worse though, it is only held together by one link, I think it is where the links are joined, but I still dont' eexpect it after paying £1840 for a bag.

I am sad as I loved this bag and it was going to be my last one for a while as I'm buying a house but I wanted to have nice memories of Chanel, not shoddy, poor quality overpriced ones.

Sorry for the rant, i will let you knoww what Selfridges say once they see it.

Oct 28th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#2911
CA95616 Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 119	Hi. Didn't want to read and run! I would try calling Selfridges, Harrods and the Chanel boutiques ( Bond Street/Sloane Square) before going. If you google their numbers should come up....hopefully someone else will suggest a SA. Have you looked at the Chanel uk club thread?
	__________________ Also in my collection Fendi Spy/Burberry Beaton

Oct 29th, 2009, 08:36 AM	#2912
pinkyk Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	Hi I am looking to buy to Chanel shopping in London. But may I know within how many days do I have to claim the refund for VAT? And which stores has the most stocks for classic flaps and Reissue? TIA!!
pinkyk Member Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 1

Oct 31st, 2009, 10:18 AM	#2915
keiko_sg Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 9	valnsw, The Chanel boutique in Heathrow is at T3, so you've got to check which terminal your friend would be catching her flight from. Another word of caution, the chanel bags literally fly through the doors there. So it would depend on your luck what is available at that time. Sometimes you can't even see find a single classic flap in the store. It took me 3 visits before I managed to get my black caviar jumbo there.
keiko_sg Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 9

Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:08 AM	#2918
~Princess~ Member Joined: May 2008 Location: NE Scotland Posts: 57	I just called all of the London stores, and the Manchester store - no large classic flaps in black caviar with GHW - if anyone spots one, please let me know - thanks!
	__________________ Bags I have: Chanel: Black Jumbo Classic Flap with SHW Mulberry: Oak Bayswater, Black goatskin Mabel, Black Patent Bayswater Balenciaga: Autumn First Bags I Want: Chanel: M/L Black Classic Flap with SHW Mulberry: Black Roxanne

Nov 3rd, 2009, 07:23 AM	#2919
Majesticface71 Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 97	You have 3 months to reclaim back the VAT. I recently purchased a classic jumbo caviar handbag with a gold chain from Chanel, Brompton Road, London for £1790 (Inc VAT). If you are claiming back VAT, retailers/stores will charge you an administrative fee for completing a VAT form which will be deducted from your VAT total. Chanel charged me approximately £30 to complete the VAT form. It took me 2 months to locate my bag, the classics are always quickly to sell out, and during Aug- Sep all of London was awaiting delivery as so many people were trying to purchase the classic pieces before the price increases. I would regularly call Selfridges/ Harrods & all the Channel London boutiques 2-3 times a week. Finally, 2 weeks ago a really nice SA called Berto called me from Chanel, Brompton Road and said he had kept a caviar jumbo aside for me (I will post photos this weekend). For anyone looking to purchase a classic piece in London, my opinion is to call the London dept stores and Chanel boutiques 2-3 times a week. Deliveries generally come in on Mondays and Wednesdays and best times are to call as soon as they open between 9.15- 9.45am. Try leaving your name every time and ask for the same SA as they will know your genuine and they need to make a sale. Good luck.
Majesticface71 Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 97

Nov 3rd, 2009, 01:26 PM	#2920
~Princess~ Member Joined: May 2008 Location: NE Scotland Posts: 57	Thank you Majestic - I will try calling again in the morning. Its so difficult living in a city with no Chanel boutique!
	__________________ Bags I have: Chanel: Black Jumbo Classic Flap with SHW Mulberry: Oak Bayswater, Black goatskin Mabel, Black Patent Bayswater Balenciaga: Autumn First Bags I Want: Chanel: M/L Black Classic Flap with SHW Mulberry: Black Roxanne

Nov 6th, 2009, 07:16 AM	#2921
mmiaomiao Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 8	Does anyone know if there's a waiting list for cruise 2010 collection yet in London and Manchester? Thanks.
mmiaomiao Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 8

Nov 6th, 2009, 12:49 PM	#2922
lizziecat Member Joined: Nov 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,319	^^ Yes, there are waiting lists for Cruise collection. I would recommend that you ring the stores and boutiques to ask about getting your name down on a w/l for any specific item you're interested in. Good luck!

Nov 7th, 2009, 08:20 AM	#2923
mmiaomiao Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 8	Thank you. I have called the store in Manchester, they told me the waiting list is closed.
mmiaomiao Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 8

Nov 7th, 2009, 09:40 AM	#2924
eggpudding Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,011	Ladies.. does anyone know if London will be getting this bleu roi WOC (posted in the HK Chanel thread)? Would there be a waiting list for small leather goods as well?
eggpudding Member Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,011	__________________ *Chanel back on the brain* 09 - got my lovely Black 226 GHW November - Bleu Roi Lambskin WOC!!! Still coveting black&white caviar jumbos;; matte grey reissue for 2010

Nov 9th, 2009, 01:49 PM	#2925
Elise Deaming of Bal again Joined: Feb 2006 Location: London Posts: 108	Hi all, I don't usually post but wanted to vent! I bought the xxxl oversized reissue in black patent from Chanel in Selfridges on the 23rd October and the strap has broken!!! I've only had it 17 days! I rang Selfrridges and they sai they need to look at it beefore they make a decision. I understand they need to look at it but I definately do not want it repaired or a replacement seeing as it broke so quickly. This is the second Chanel that I've had that has broken, the strap on my Melrose flap also came unstiched which was repaired. The strap probleem on this one is much worse though, it is only held together by one link, I think it is where the links are joined, but I still dont' eexpect it after paying £1840 for a bag. I am sad as I loved this bag and it was going to be my last one for a while as I'm buying a house but I wanted to have nice memories of Chanel, not shoddy, poor quality overpriced ones. Sorry for the rant, i will let you knoww what Selfridges say once they see it.
	__________________ Balenciaga 04 Metallic Magenta First; 06 Black City; 07 Vert D'Eau First Chanel Large Black Classic Flap; Large Black MC Tote; Red Perforated Jumbo Flap, Jumbo Melrose Flap, Jumbo Black Caviar Flap Miu Miu Oversized Clutch Want List: Fendi Fortuny Spy, Chanel Black Patent Jumbo BLACK BALENCIAGA WEEKENDER ON THE WAY!!!!!!

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