when I shopped in Paris and Venice, whether it was at known retailers or mom and pops, they just tell me not to bother with VAT..
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CDG in general can be chaotic and heaven help you if you are in line behind a master shopper, the line may not move for an hour or more. I was once there, second in line, but ended up having to mail our forms because the woman in front of me was getting a refund of over 10000 euro. Actually the last few times I have always ended up mailing our forms. It's always a pain and you have to remember to get the forms stamped before you go through security and yup..not to check your goods.
Wait about ~2 months or so, and hopefully you will see your refund come through back on your CC.
Wait about ~2 months or so, and hopefully you will see your refund come through back on your CC.
We were in Paris, Rome and Barcelona in 2007 and I didn't realize we had to file for the refund at the last country we were visiting so we did it at every airport. It was pretty easy then, and no one asked to see our purchases (though they did say they had the right to check). Anyway, because we turned in our forms several times I didn't get all my refunds, but 1 or 2 of the forms did get processed. It was a substantial amount, so I am glad I went through the trouble.
Don't worry - as long as you filled out the paperwork correctly the refund should show up on your card within 2-3 months (latest). Never known anyone who had a problem with the mail-in forms. Enjoy your new European goodies!
heathrow has never been a problem. get your forms stamped before security... they've only asked to see my purchases once (actually only one item: a pair of lanvin shoes). then take it to a refund counter and you can get your refund in cash or credited to your card.
Mine was a PITA. I bought in Paris, but then took the train all over. Didn't realize that Switzerland wasn't part of EU. BUT, of course there is no customs at the train station before leaving Austria.
Sooooo...thankfully I had a connection in Madrid. Ended up leaving the secure area just to go to the customs desk and then dropped form off.
It's been less than a month and no refund yet. I'm expecting about $200, so I hope it shows up!
Sooooo...thankfully I had a connection in Madrid. Ended up leaving the secure area just to go to the customs desk and then dropped form off.
It's been less than a month and no refund yet. I'm expecting about $200, so I hope it shows up!
Ugh, we were told by both LV and Cartier In Paris that we can just get the forms stamped at the Zurich airport as that was where we were leaving from. I thoight it made sense since it is all schengen area. NOT TRUE as Switzerland is outside the EU!! So if you're leaving thru an outside EU country better figure out how to claim vat before you leave EU...
Hi ladies.
I was wondering if any of you had already ordered on mrshoutlet.com ?
I am a temporary living in the U.S. (Cultural exchange program, originally from Paris) so I dont know a thing about VAT and import duties. Do you always have to pay them ? How to calculate them ?
Thank you to anyone who will kindly take her time to help!
I was wondering if any of you had already ordered on mrshoutlet.com ?
I am a temporary living in the U.S. (Cultural exchange program, originally from Paris) so I dont know a thing about VAT and import duties. Do you always have to pay them ? How to calculate them ?
Thank you to anyone who will kindly take her time to help!