Hermes in Paris/France- Pricing?

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I was mesmerized by the blue lizard Bearn wallet at the Hermes store on Friday. (Seriously, the glow of this wallet was gorgeous...) It's $2400USD, which is steeper than what I'd want to spend; however, I'm going to Paris in September and would consider buying it there if the price is better. Does anyone know how much a Bearn would be in euros?

I asked my SA (felt so gauche!) and she said that Hermes tries to keep pricing even; I'd probably just save on tax. But I'm staying in Paris for a couple years and therefore, won't meet the requirements for a tax refund.
 
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If your not going to save the tax, your saving will be minimal and the likelihood of finding such a unique color/skin is pretty slim. If you love the blue lizard bearn I would snatch it up.
 
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Thanks for the vote... that is what I think too, but not what my bank account tells me.

I'd mentally set aside a certain amount of money if I found a bag that I liked... not necessarily a Hermes... but I never contemplated paying twice as much as I'd planned for a wallet! (However beautiful. Sigh.)
 
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H is definitely bad for the bank account. Good thing is they do hold some resale value more so than any other designer. So you may want to keep that in mind.
 
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Wow! - If you're going to Paris - I bet you will find something you (AND your bank account:smile1:) love at the vintage shops.

Take a look at the postings for Paris locations - I believe Opportunities is well known and Pete & Mario have a shop. If you have two years, I would think the hunt would be fun!!!
 
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Thanks for the info, Abby.

There is actually a wealth of information on tax/customs when returning to the U.S. and, of course, on Hermes in Paris. But it's more difficult getting a quote on the lizard Bearn (but the general consensus and the logical conclusion is that it will be about equal for exotic skin, exchange rate, and if I don't get the tax back-- IF I can find the same wallet in Paris).

Oh well. I really can't justify the money right now so it's less of a hunt as opposed to a wait and wish.
 
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I bought a chevre tri-fold bearn in Paris last October for 1380e, it was about a $100 difference with US price right off the bat. I then got my 10% VAT refund. I agree with ReneH though, the right skin/color combination isn't that easy to come by. I originally really wanted a Rouge VIF to match my birkin, but ended up buying the signature orange since it wasn't available. If you love it, get it.
 
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AbbytheBT said:
Wow! - If you're going to Paris - I bet you will find something you (AND your bank account:smile1:) love at the vintage shops.

Take a look at the postings for Paris locations - I believe Opportunities is well known and Pete & Mario have a shop. If you have two years, I would think the hunt would be fun!!!
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Do you happen to know where Opportunities and Pete & Mario are in Paris? I am going to France tomorrow and I love designer vintage.
 
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Wait, just a question. The tax in France is 19.63%. Someone said that the reimbursement was for 10%. The reimbursement isn't for the whole 19.63%? If that's the case...WHY? :crybaby:
 
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RGM said:
Wait, just a question. The tax in France is 19.63%. Someone said that the reimbursement was for 10%. The reimbursement isn't for the whole 19.63%? If that's the case...WHY? :crybaby:
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My refund was around 12%, but you also need to take into account how much in duties you’ll pay at customs (it varies from 3%-9% depending on the item).
 
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I think it's either 10 or 12% depending on if you request cash or credit refund (higher refund % for refund but you have to wait a few weeks). And keep in mind re: customs, exotic leather may cost you extra.
 
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KristinS said:
My refund was around 12%, but you also need to take into account how much in duties you’ll pay at customs (it varies from 3%-9% depending on the item).
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This thread is from 2007. I think the OP and others have worked out and have their money back by now.

We have more up to date threads on tax/detax, please contribute to those.

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