Cheapest Way to Purchase Cartier

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#31
Thanks for all of the feedback everyone! I hadn't realized so many people responded. This is a great community.

Anyways, it sounds like buying in the UK won't be too advantageous in terms of pricing. And unfortunately, my wife is slightly lame on the idea of buying it pre-loved. Alternatively, would any of you know if the bracelet would be cheaper if we bought it in Paris or France in general? We'll be there for a day, so just thought I'd ask.

Thanks again all.
 
#32
Pgirl2016 said:
In australia the price is $8800 and 10% tax back so comes to $8000 Australian dollars which is equivalent of around $6340 US (Need to add a conversion and transaction fee maybe 3-3.5%) is that cheaper than buying in the US? I think the Australian prices are quite compared to Europe and Asian countries but haven’t compared to US
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My loves were $6,300 USD each pre-tax. $6,700 each after tax.
 
#33
Has anyone shopped at Cartier Heathrow lately? They used to show the prices online, but not anymore. This may be the last place where the discount exists. But yes, with the strengthening Euro over the last year, the savings of buying in France (even after VAT refund) has been reduced to about null. When EURUSD was at 1.08-1.09 or so, the savings all in was about 15%. Now it's 1.2+, taking the savings essentially to ~1-3% max.
 
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#34
GucciObsessed said:
I just purchased my second love bracelet in the Cayman Islands from Kirk Freeport which is an authorized Cartier dealer. The discount is 5% and no tax. So effectively saving me 12% off the cost. The YG was a hair under $6000.
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But did you have to pay a tax once you declared it going back to the United States?

I'm currently in Cayman and I think with 5% off and then an added approx 5% when I declare, I'm even. No better off buying it from here. Please tell me if I'm wrong. Thanks!
 
#35
I bought mine in Melbourne tax free and declared it when returning home to New Zealand, they did not charge me NZ tax. From memory some things are exempt from tax in this situation like personal items, jewellery etc. Other things are not exempt, I can't remember exactly what but I think things like cell phones and other goods.
 
#36
Recently was in a similar position and actually went out and calculated the price for Love Bracelet in a variety of different countries, taking into account VAT/currency exchange. Let me know what you guys think! Turns out Brazil is way cheaper than any other country. (As a US buyer, I would have to also pay for taxes which are not accounted for here, since they vary state by state)
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Wow! That's incredibly useful data gathering you did Rahim! Thanks so much for doing that, and sharing your information with us. Looks like I might have to make a trip to Brazil or Hong Kong soon...
 
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mistikat said:
The point people seem to fail to mention about duty free purchases is that you don't pay duty abroad because there is an assumption you will declare the item and then pay whatever duty your country assesses. It's to prevent double taxation, not to provide you with cheap items. It's not like a "get out of jail free" card where you "save money." You only save money if you cheat on declaring or declare and are not assessed.
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Totally agreed with you from a lawyer point of view.
Can’t tell you how many times my client travelled out of Australia and claimed 10% GST ($800) refund, then entered back to Australia with the bracelet on her by lying on the declaration card.. Customs questioned her and cancelled her refund and give her a warning.

Same with Chanel bags, omg, people think it’s fine to give their Chanel jumbo ($8000+) to a friend to bring overseas and back without honest declarations, so they can claim the 10% tax refund? That’s not how it works, and you can be fined heavily.

I guess people just think they can never get caught. But in fact customs are getting much smarter than you.
 
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#45
On another note, I am interested in the just in clos bracelet. I am visiting Doha in November. Does any Cartier store discount their products? I am transiting on my way back from Australia and New Zealand. Where would I find the best pricing? P,ease any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Karen
 
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