Advice about buying bags abroad v. in US

[lotusflwr]

Are Chanel handbag prices fixed internationally? For example, the same bag that is $2000 in the US sells in Hong Kong at a price equivalent to $2000 USD (or ~$15540 HKD, exchange rate = 7.77). If I'm a US citizen, I could also claim back the tax at the airport, right? How does that work - I show my receipts as I exit Customs?

Just trying to figure out logistics for next time I travel... Thanks, everyone!

 

[cheena50]

HK is tax free so no tax rebate at the airport. sorry.

 

[chanelbaby]

If you can you should purchase it in Europe, Paris even, as it is cheaper.
If you purchase it at London Heathrow the tax is already taken off.

 

[lotusflwr]

Lol yea, HK is a bad example b/c it's tax-free. And thx for tip on Europe/Paris - I'll definitely have to check it out but no plans for Europe anytime soon, sadly.

What about buying Chanel in Taipei?