is gucci less expensive in italy?

Scrumptious715 · Jul 30th, 2007, 05:24 AM

I'm going to florence and rome in a month. i was wondering if gucci's were less expensive there.

i've heard they are slightly less expensive but by how much? and how does the vat work?

can anyone help me out?

thanks!

pebz · Jul 30th, 2007, 05:27 AM

Yes, GUCCI is def cheaper in Italy. Not too sure about the VAT though.

Pamajama · Jul 30th, 2007, 09:12 AM

I purchased two Gucci's in Italy in May and they were about $150 less for each bag. I got the paperwork to file for VAT while at the store and the process was pretty easy when I got to the airport. However, I still have not received my VAT refund yet and that was 2 1/2 months ago.

chaussurewhore · Jul 30th, 2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pamajama

I purchased two Gucci's in Italy in May and they were about $150 less for each bag. I got the paperwork to file for VAT while at the store and the process was pretty easy when I got to the airport. However, I still have not received my VAT refund yet and that was 2 1/2 months ago.

pama, it usually take 2-3 billing cycles to see VAT refund if you put it back on your credit card.

Pamajama · Jul 31st, 2007, 10:24 AM

Thank you chaussurewhore....I guess that means I should be seeing it on my charge card next month....fingers crossed

Pamajama · Aug 2nd, 2007, 01:29 PM

Well my VAT refund posted to my charge card today

The total cost for my messenger and princy was $1,112. If I had purchased them in the states in would have been $1,478 (with tax) so I saved $366 on the two bags

bluegator314 · Aug 4th, 2007, 04:56 PM

i had a similar experience to the post above! i was in italy in summer 2004 and purchased a small horsebit bag from tom ford's last collection. before i did i checked the prices on the internet in dollars and converted to euros and it was still cheaper! also on the plus side, i ended up getting the same bag in a different shape and turns out it was never sold over here! i have NOT regretted it for a second, so if you see one you really like, keep in mind that you might not be able to find it once you get back to the states!

sneezz · Aug 7th, 2007, 11:01 PM

I was just in Rome! Damn, I didn't realize that. I thought that with the conversion and the US dollar down in value, it would've been about the same. I would've gotten my most wanted pelham and a wallet!

Jul 30th, 2007, 05:24 AM	#1
Scrumptious715 Member	is gucci less expensive in italy? I'm going to florence and rome in a month. i was wondering if gucci's were less expensive there. i've heard they are slightly less expensive but by how much? and how does the vat work? can anyone help me out? thanks!

Jul 30th, 2007, 05:27 AM	#2
pebz Member Location: Singapore	Re: is gucci less expensive in italy? Yes, GUCCI is def cheaper in Italy. Not too sure about the VAT though.

Jul 30th, 2007, 09:12 AM	#3
Pamajama Member Location: Michigan	Re: is gucci less expensive in italy? I purchased two Gucci's in Italy in May and they were about $150 less for each bag. I got the paperwork to file for VAT while at the store and the process was pretty easy when I got to the airport. However, I still have not received my VAT refund yet and that was 2 1/2 months ago. __________________ Love God Love Family Love Designer Bags (In that order) Check out my loot: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...em-111801.html *and here are my latest additions:* http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/new...ly-113521.html

Jul 31st, 2007, 10:24 AM	#5
Pamajama Member Location: Michigan	Re: is gucci less expensive in italy? Thank you chaussurewhore....I guess that means I should be seeing it on my charge card next month....fingers crossed __________________ Love God Love Family Love Designer Bags (In that order) Check out my loot: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...em-111801.html *and here are my latest additions:* http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/new...ly-113521.html

Aug 2nd, 2007, 01:29 PM	#6
Pamajama Member Location: Michigan	Re: is gucci less expensive in italy? Well my VAT refund posted to my charge card today The total cost for my messenger and princy was $1,112. If I had purchased them in the states in would have been $1,478 (with tax) so I saved $366 on the two bags __________________ Love God Love Family Love Designer Bags (In that order) Check out my loot: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...em-111801.html *and here are my latest additions:* http://forum.purseblog.com/coach/new...ly-113521.html

Aug 4th, 2007, 04:56 PM	#7
bluegator314 Member	Re: is gucci less expensive in italy? i had a similar experience to the post above! i was in italy in summer 2004 and purchased a small horsebit bag from tom ford's last collection. before i did i checked the prices on the internet in dollars and converted to euros and it was still cheaper! also on the plus side, i ended up getting the same bag in a different shape and turns out it was never sold over here! i have NOT regretted it for a second, so if you see one you really like, keep in mind that you might not be able to find it once you get back to the states!

Aug 7th, 2007, 11:01 PM	#8
sneezz Member	Re: is gucci less expensive in italy? I was just in Rome! Damn, I didn't realize that. I thought that with the conversion and the US dollar down in value, it would've been about the same. I would've gotten my most wanted pelham and a wallet!