Dreaming of a price decrease :)

[DreamingBeauty]

Price decreases could happen, retail as an industry is still being sucked dry and things aren't looking any better in the near future.

[jeezminn]

some bags did decrease in price while some increased in price. The totally bag went down $30 now its $970 compared to $1000 when it first came out.

[candyny]

It's great to know that they are cheaper in France. Need to get back to Paris!!!

[misstania]

Originally Posted by candyny

It's great to know that they are cheaper in France. Need to get back to Paris!!!

I want to go to France JUST for the cheaper prices

[misstania]

Originally Posted by candyny

It's great to know that they are cheaper in France. Need to get back to Paris!!!

just exactly HOW much cheaper is it in france? for ex, if a neverfull here is $715...approx how much would i save in france? just wanted something to think about

[Kitsunegrl]

I personally am glad that LV does not have sales or markdowns.
It would literally make me ill to see one of my bags with a lower price.

[HotCocoa]

Originally Posted by misstania

just exactly HOW much cheaper is it in france? for ex, if a neverfull here is $715...approx how much would i save in france? just wanted something to think about

using the Neverfull MM as an example: it's currently 445 euros, which at today's exchange rate is just under $700 Cdn & since you're not an EU resident, you would get the VAT refunded to you (19.6%, i think), so the bag would end up being somewhere around $600. Definitely worth it to take the trip to France to enjoy the sights & get your bag for cheaper!

[Scott.cs]

Originally Posted by Kitsunegrl

I personally am glad that LV does not have sales or markdowns. It would literally make me ill to see one of my bags with a lower price.

I agree with you wholeheartedly. The day there is a dramatic price reduction, and I am not talking about currency adjustments, I will discontinue purchasing from Vuitton.

[misstania]

Originally Posted by HotCocoa

using the Neverfull MM as an example: it's currently 445 euros, which at today's exchange rate is just under $700 Cdn & since you're not an EU resident, you would get the VAT refunded to you (19.6%, i think), so the bag would end up being somewhere around $600. Definitely worth it to take the trip to France to enjoy the sights & get your bag for cheaper!

WOW. just....wow screw the sights - GIMME MY BAG haha

[huhwut]

Originally Posted by HotCocoa

using the Neverfull MM as an example: it's currently 445 euros, which at today's exchange rate is just under $700 Cdn & since you're not an EU resident, you would get the VAT refunded to you (19.6%, i think), so the bag would end up being somewhere around $600. Definitely worth it to take the trip to France to enjoy the sights & get your bag for cheaper!

Actually if its listed at 445 Euros that price doesn't include tax, so in the end its going to be ~$700 CAD after the tax refund which means it isn't THAT much cheaper than buying it here I would assume?

[WillstarveforLV]

Originally Posted by huhwut

Actually if its listed at 445 Euros that price doesn't include tax, so in the end its going to be ~$700 CAD after the tax refund which means it isn't THAT much cheaper than buying it here I would assume?

And don't forget the drama you have to deal with with Canada Customs too - not worth just alone for that!

[Lv-nowwhat]

Well I think their should be major adjustments on some prices. Ysl, Prada and Gucci all do this and I do not think Louis Vuitton is any better. It is like everything. My Sergio Rossi's cost me 289 on sale but full price was 725. So I waited and gambled thats shopping.

[misstania]

Originally Posted by huhwut

Actually if its listed at 445 Euros that price doesn't include tax, so in the end its going to be ~$700 CAD after the tax refund which means it isn't THAT much cheaper than buying it here I would assume?

hmmm, you're right! the VAT refund simply entails that i get back all the taxes paid, so i only end up paying 455 euros...which converts roughly to $700 CDN...is my logic correct?

damn, i was really hoping it'd be $600 i even went as far as to convince a colleague of mine that's going to paris in october to pick one up for me.

willstarveforLV: have you personally encountered difficulties at canada customs? i don't want to cause him any trouble :( since he's going for 3 weeks, i believe the max he can bring back is $750 CDN duty-free, and i don't know what else he plans on purchasing

damn, why didn't i think of this all beforehand?

you and huhwut just burst my happy lv bubble :(

HotCocoa: why did you have to play with my heart like that??? whyyyyyyyy?

[misstania]

Originally Posted by Lv-nowwhat

Well I think their should be major adjustments on some prices. Ysl, Prada and Gucci all do this and I do not think Louis Vuitton is any better. It is like everything. My Sergio Rossi's cost me 289 on sale but full price was 725. So I waited and gambled thats shopping.

i hear ya sister!! shopping is a gamble - that's why price protection on credit cards is so amazing!

[HotCocoa]

Originally Posted by huhwut

Actually if its listed at 445 Euros that price doesn't include tax, so in the end its going to be ~$700 CAD after the tax refund which means it isn't THAT much cheaper than buying it here I would assume?

The 445 Euros includes the tax.