thanks for the tips!!
Hanyeu: vat refund is tricky in london uk? how so? i thought we can only do the vat on the last destination when europe, and that'd be london for me, will i be able to do vat in paris before i leave to london?
no need, just do it when it's your last destination before leaving Europe. Only if you transiting at London, then you'll need to do it in Paris. If you'll stay in London, even for just a few hours, you just need to present all the detax documents and your ticket to them (or you can check-in first, obtain your boarding pass but without checking -in your luggage since they might want to see some of your purchase)
To my experience, they will only look at expensive items, like Hermes, Chanel and LV, each item will usually over 1000euro. otherwise British custom just skip it and stamp it. French custom is slooooow and rude, so go to the British one if possible.
Another tip, if you only purchase at 1 or 2 things, put your expensive bag on the hand-carry, then you can check-in other bulky items and carry the bag with you at all times.
Good luck at your Paris trip, just get my tip and you'll have very good chance to score a birkin.
BTW if you don't mind can you check the prices on Massai Cut GM size for me? thanks
I do think you will be able to do detaxe in Paris before leaving for London.
