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GabLVoesvuitton · Jul 20th, 2009, 11:59 PM

i think the u.s. is the cheapest right now, because the economy is doing so poorly. =/

WillstarveforLV · Jul 21st, 2009, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by k76

I'm from Toronto , is it cheaper to buy in Paris (after the 12% vat return ) than in Canada? I'm going in September in Germany and Paris.

Not after you pay tax and duty on it with Canada Customs - that is if you are buying something over $750 CAD.

BABYLYNN · Jul 22nd, 2009, 07:43 AM

I never realised until I just read an article today that luxury goods in M'sia are tax free this would mean same as in KSA and UAE. I am new to this blog and when reading through the comments and feedback, quite a number of response do say M'sia would not be the place to buy LV am I correct. But I don't think Dubai is cheaper, though. Was thinking of the Whisper PM, if anybody knows of the price of this in M'sia and UK would appreciate hearing from you.

mercx5 · Jul 22nd, 2009, 09:44 PM

^^ I do not have the prices but Malaysia is definitely more expensive then UK, by about 20% in total (you have to also claim back your VAT in UK to realise the savings I mentioned). i think Malaysia is deemed to be tax free because there is no GST or VAT tax on your purchase but there is the "invisible" import or sales tax which are already in built into the price just like everything else. Luxury goods in Malaysia is definitely more expensive compared to Europe. you will save at least 15% to 20% there. In Paris you will save about 25% compared to Malaysian price. Hope this helps.

BABYLYNN · Jul 23rd, 2009, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by mercx5

^^ I do not have the prices but Malaysia is definitely more expensive then UK, by about 20% in total (you have to also claim back your VAT in UK to realise the savings I mentioned). i think Malaysia is deemed to be tax free because there is no GST or VAT tax on your purchase but there is the "invisible" import or sales tax which are already in built into the price just like everything else. Luxury goods in Malaysia is definitely more expensive compared to Europe. you will save at least 15% to 20% there. In Paris you will save about 25% compared to Malaysian price. Hope this helps.

Thank u very much for the tip.

fma0913 · Aug 10th, 2009, 04:48 PM

i was just in paris, and it is cheaper to buy in paris than the US, even with the bad exchange rate.

gre8dane · Aug 10th, 2009, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by GabLVoesvuitton

i think the u.s. is the cheapest right now, because the economy is doing so poorly. =/

Never been true and is not true now. LV has been less expensive in Europe for quite some time, even with a poor exchange rate for the $$. Even without the VAT refund, it is less expensive. I saved a bit with my purchases in Germany where the tax rate is 19% & I received 11% back as the VAT.

huhwut · Aug 11th, 2009, 02:19 AM

aren't the taxes like crazy high in european countries though?
i mean buying it in a state with no tax in the US is pretty cheap
I just got a Palermo in Portland Oregon for $1100 no tax.

mighty1911 · Aug 11th, 2009, 09:41 AM

$1078 in France.
France will always be the cheapest place to buy LV (LVMH policy).
Except for europeans, which can hardly get tax back in eu.

MsFrida · Aug 11th, 2009, 12:17 PM

The Palermo PM is $1010 at the Stockholm/Sweden store

k76 · Aug 11th, 2009, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by gre8dane

Never been true and is not true now. LV has been less expensive in Europe for quite some time, even with a poor exchange rate for the $$. Even without the VAT refund, it is less expensive. I saved a bit with my purchases in Germany where the tax rate is 19% & I received 11% back as the VAT.

HI gre8dane,

I'm going to Paris and Germany this September, where do you think is the cheapest to buy LV after VAT refund. I'm thinking of getting the speedy 35 and the zippy wallet in monogram.

gre8dane · Aug 11th, 2009, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by k76

HI gre8dane,

I'm going to Paris and Germany this September, where do you think is the cheapest to buy LV after VAT refund. I'm thinking of getting the speedy 35 and the zippy wallet in monogram.

Based on what people have posted here on TPF, LV is least expensive in France. Don't know what the VAT is in France...

Prinsessefeen · Aug 12th, 2009, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by MsFrida

The Palermo PM is $1010 at the Stockholm/Sweden store

Do you know what the Trevi PM is in Stockholm?

noservice2001 · Aug 12th, 2009, 01:41 PM

actually, its hawaii...

club924 · Aug 13th, 2009, 12:24 AM

i don't hawaii is the cheapest to buy an LV...yes, the sales tax is less, but the diff in price with the mainland is maybe 5-10%.

my friend bought for me a speedy 30 and a zippy wallet in London in Dec 2008 and i still have the paperwork:

$565 for a speedy 30 total (i believe it was $600 before taxes in the US at that time).

$471 for a zippy wallet total (it was $645 before taxes).

so depending on the exchange rate and what EU country you buy it from, it's much cheaper in europe. my friend and i did the calculations before she went on her trip b/c she was visiting london (pound) and turkey (euro).

Jul 22nd, 2009, 07:43 AM	#198
BABYLYNN Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	I never realised until I just read an article today that luxury goods in M'sia are tax free this would mean same as in KSA and UAE. I am new to this blog and when reading through the comments and feedback, quite a number of response do say M'sia would not be the place to buy LV am I correct. But I don't think Dubai is cheaper, though. Was thinking of the Whisper PM, if anybody knows of the price of this in M'sia and UK would appreciate hearing from you.
BABYLYNN Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 2

Jul 22nd, 2009, 09:44 PM	#199
mercx5 Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,050	^^ I do not have the prices but Malaysia is definitely more expensive then UK, by about 20% in total (you have to also claim back your VAT in UK to realise the savings I mentioned). i think Malaysia is deemed to be tax free because there is no GST or VAT tax on your purchase but there is the "invisible" import or sales tax which are already in built into the price just like everything else. Luxury goods in Malaysia is definitely more expensive compared to Europe. you will save at least 15% to 20% there. In Paris you will save about 25% compared to Malaysian price. Hope this helps.
mercx5 Member Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,050

Aug 11th, 2009, 02:19 AM	#203
huhwut Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9	aren't the taxes like crazy high in european countries though? i mean buying it in a state with no tax in the US is pretty cheap I just got a Palermo in Portland Oregon for $1100 no tax.
huhwut Member Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 9

Aug 11th, 2009, 09:41 AM	#204
mighty1911 French Luxury Addict Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 78	$1078 in France. France will always be the cheapest place to buy LV (LVMH policy). Except for europeans, which can hardly get tax back in eu.
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Aug 11th, 2009, 12:17 PM	#205
MsFrida Member Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1,280	The Palermo PM is $1010 at the Stockholm/Sweden store
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Jul 20th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#196
GabLVoesvuitton gabrielle Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 680	i think the u.s. is the cheapest right now, because the economy is doing so poorly. =/

Aug 10th, 2009, 04:48 PM	#201
fma0913 Member Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 59	i was just in paris, and it is cheaper to buy in paris than the US, even with the bad exchange rate.

Aug 12th, 2009, 01:41 PM	#209
noservice2001 Member Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Hawai'i Posts: 13	actually, its hawaii...

Aug 13th, 2009, 12:24 AM	#210
club924 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 48	i don't hawaii is the cheapest to buy an LV...yes, the sales tax is less, but the diff in price with the mainland is maybe 5-10%. my friend bought for me a speedy 30 and a zippy wallet in London in Dec 2008 and i still have the paperwork: $565 for a speedy 30 total (i believe it was $600 before taxes in the US at that time). $471 for a zippy wallet total (it was $645 before taxes). so depending on the exchange rate and what EU country you buy it from, it's much cheaper in europe. my friend and i did the calculations before she went on her trip b/c she was visiting london (pound) and turkey (euro).
club924 Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 48

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