wren said:
I want to get the pink gold with a small diamond in the middle, model# 4074900, the website price in us is $2525... Since most of the girls think its no diff in price btw Paris n NYC, I may just get it here...
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I want to get the pink gold with a small diamond in the middle, model# 4074900, the website price in us is $2525... Since most of the girls think its no diff in price btw Paris n NYC, I may just get it here...
I actually think it will be far cheaper to purchase your item in Paris if you will be paying in USD. Especially if your card does not have foreign transaction fees. Currently, the Euro to dollar ratio is 1.12 Euros to 1 Dollar. And I've heard that the dollar will be on par with the Euro by the fall.
Plus, you'll have a nice souvenir from the trip. I've also does a small bit of research on US customs duties upon re-entry into the US. Last time I came in from Europe two years ago each person in your party was allowed $800 duty free. After that, customs apply. Jewelry is subject to a 5 to 5.8 % duty. Please note this was a brief web search and I have not confirmed this with a US Customs agent.
I'm probably going to France in the Fall and I'm going to make an Excel grid that will calculate the full US price versus the full price in France. You may be able to use it as a negotiating point with your local Cartier, too.
The spreadsheet columns would work as follows:
Item. US Retail. Sales Tax. Total US Cost. French Retail. Anticipated Customs Fees. Anticipated Credit Card Transaction Fees. Anticipated VAT Refund. Total French Cost
In Euros. Euro to Dollar Conversion. Total French Cost in Dollars U.S. French Cost Differential.
Then you would have a pretty close approximation of the true costs.
I do complex spreadsheets in Excel all the time, so this would not be hard for me to put together.
Plus, you'll have a nice souvenir from the trip. I've also does a small bit of research on US customs duties upon re-entry into the US. Last time I came in from Europe two years ago each person in your party was allowed $800 duty free. After that, customs apply. Jewelry is subject to a 5 to 5.8 % duty. Please note this was a brief web search and I have not confirmed this with a US Customs agent.
I'm probably going to France in the Fall and I'm going to make an Excel grid that will calculate the full US price versus the full price in France. You may be able to use it as a negotiating point with your local Cartier, too.
The spreadsheet columns would work as follows:
Item. US Retail. Sales Tax. Total US Cost. French Retail. Anticipated Customs Fees. Anticipated Credit Card Transaction Fees. Anticipated VAT Refund. Total French Cost
In Euros. Euro to Dollar Conversion. Total French Cost in Dollars U.S. French Cost Differential.
Then you would have a pretty close approximation of the true costs.
I do complex spreadsheets in Excel all the time, so this would not be hard for me to put together.
Big yes! Cartier jewelry is cheaper in Paris. Factoring in the vat refund of say 10-12% and even with custom duties as EtoupeBirkin pointed out with the weakening Euro vs the US dollar, there would still be savings to be had.
If you want to compare, go to the Cartier France site (Cartier.fr) and you will see the prices of the jewelry in France. Then switch back to the US site and you can compare. If the item you want isn't on the site, you can send them an email to inquire about the price.
If you want to compare, go to the Cartier France site (Cartier.fr) and you will see the prices of the jewelry in France. Then switch back to the US site and you can compare. If the item you want isn't on the site, you can send them an email to inquire about the price.
^^ I'm pretty sure Paris will be cheaper. US/eur is at a pretty good rate now. I was thinking of picking up a juste un clou as I will be transiting in Europe next month.
I know nothing about the GIA certs, but I believe they would have to have them. It might not be GIA, it may be AGS too.
I'm working on the spreadsheet right now. PM me your email addy and I'll be happy to send it to you. You can customize the formulas to your particular situation.
I'm planning on going to Paris in November and was wondering if there are significant savings buying a Cartier watch in Paris. Thank for any insight !
It's all relative and depends where you are comparing against. You can find their prices on the French website, and just subtract 10% VAT. If you want to generate savings the best place would probably be heathrow airport duty free.
We save in Switzerland with the rate there and South Africa are the cheapest .x
