Cheapest country to buy LV

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#198
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.
 
#199
^^ 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.
 
#200
mercx5 said:
^^ 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.
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Thank u very much for the tip.
 
#202
GabLVoesvuitton said:
i think the u.s. is the cheapest right now, because the economy is doing so poorly. =/
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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.
 
#203
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.
 
#206
gre8dane said:
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.
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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.
 
#207
k76 said:
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.
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Based on what people have posted here on TPF, LV is least expensive in France. Don't know what the VAT is in France...
 
#210
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).
 
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