Repair/Replacement Costs - List

[josiren]

Hi.. appreciate any advise here...
Was wondering the price of LV.. if it's cheaper to buy in France and claim for VAT in LHR .. or buy directly from Heathrow Airport?
Will be commuting London to France via Eurostar hence it's a Stirling Euro concern..

Thanks everyone!

 

[Kevinh73]

Hi.. appreciate any advise here...
Was wondering the price of LV.. if it's cheaper to buy in France and claim for VAT in LHR .. or buy directly from Heathrow Airport?
Will be commuting London to France via Eurostar hence it's a Stirling Euro concern..

Thanks everyone!

There is a airport LV store in CDG. That will be the cheapest to buy in the world. There is a thread on that here. You can only buy from that terminal if your plane leaves from that terminal. After that, it’s a toss up between buying in Paris and buying in Heathrow airport. Depending on fx for the day....If pound happens to drop that day, you may get about the same deal as Paris or even lower. Otherwise Paris may win out by a slim margin but not that much. In order to buy vat free LV in Heathrow, you have to fly out to none EU countries. Paris obviously will have more selections although you can always call ahead to Heathrow store to have them transfer from New Bond if NB is willing...

 

[*KLB*]

I'd like to buy a wallet from the Heathrow store, but I'm only flying within the UK (from Heathrow), I know that I can still get tax free, but is there anyone at Heathrow who can order items in for me? It isn't in stock in the store

 

[josiren]

There is a airport LV store in CDG. That will be the cheapest to buy in the world. There is a thread on that here. You can only buy from that terminal if your plane leaves from that terminal. After that, it’s a toss up between buying in Paris and buying in Heathrow airport. Depending on fx for the day....If pound happens to drop that day, you may get about the same deal as Paris or even lower. Otherwise Paris may win out by a slim margin but not that much. In order to buy vat free LV in Heathrow, you have to fly out to none EU countries. Paris obviously will have more selections although you can always call ahead to Heathrow store to have them transfer from New Bond if NB is willing...

Thanks so much Kevinh73 for the reply.
Does anyone know roughly what's the Rebate like in LHR as compared to dowtown boutiques?
I read someone mentioned it's about 18% cheaper than downtown prices. But no other confirmation given.

 

[Kevinh73]

Thanks so much Kevinh73 for the reply.
Does anyone know roughly what's the Rebate like in LHR as compared to dowtown boutiques?
I read someone mentioned it's about 18% cheaper than downtown prices. But no other confirmation given.

Lhr u get 14% off regular UK prices. If u go into London, u also get 14% back plus whatever paperwork fee that is charged by one of those de tax place which will eat into your refund.

 

[BettyLouboo]

Hi.. appreciate any advise here...
Was wondering the price of LV.. if it's cheaper to buy in France and claim for VAT in LHR .. or buy directly from Heathrow Airport?
Will be commuting London to France via Eurostar hence it's a Stirling Euro concern..

Thanks everyone!

When you purchase from the airport, it's actually 20% off retail price because it's VAT FREE.

When you purchase from the street boutiques, it's 17% off retail price with VAT REFUND (Global Blue takes the 3% service charge)​

 

[Newbie2016]

When you purchase from the airport, it's actually 20% off retail price because it's VAT FREE.

When you purchase from the street boutiques, it's 17% off retail price with VAT REFUND (Global Blue takes the 3% service charge)​

In my experience Heathrow prices are almost exactly 17% off retail. This is based on several calculations. Buying on high street usually can range from 12-14% (after fees and can slightly change based on credit card vs cash refund).

 

[BettyLouboo]

In my experience Heathrow prices are almost exactly 17% off retail. This is based on several calculations. Buying on high street usually can range from 12-14% (after fees and can slightly change based on credit card vs cash refund).

but I am also speaking from my own experiences. I fly & shop at Heathrow 2-3 times a year and have my own Global Blue card membership from tax free shopping. I individually/specifically calculate the prices/percentages.

 

[BettyLouboo]

but I am also speaking from my own experiences. I fly & shop at Heathrow 2-3 times a year and have my own Global Blue card membership from tax free shopping. I individually/specifically calculate the prices/percentages.

But obviously the exchange rate of your home currency against the Euro & GBP is the biggest factor! The prices work in or out of your favor depending on the current exchange rate, which in turn will help you decide whether you're better off buying it in Paris vs Heathrow

 

[Kevinh73]

In my experience Heathrow prices are almost exactly 17% off retail. This is based on several calculations. Buying on high street usually can range from 12-14% (after fees and can slightly change based on credit card vs cash refund).

Yes. You are right. I was looking at the Coffret Tresor receipt I bought over the summer. It is 16.7% less than listing price at New Bond Street. With current exchange rate, it would be about $2586 USD. Current US price is $3850 plus local sales tax (if applicable).

 

[josiren]

Thanks everyone for your input!
Just wondering if it's even worth the risk getting stuff from LHR since it's tax free n save me the agony on Refunds..
Anyway this chat has been a great help!!!
Atleast now I hv a Better idea on cost savings.

 

[rtn2008]

Canadian YVR newbie here. I took my 1998 speedy 35 on for a facelift and received a quote for the following:
$36 zipper pull
$76/end tab
$600 for both handles + 4 chaps
~$400 for both piping
Total ~$1200. New is $1400.

I decided to only get the pull and 2 end tabs replaced.

The SA was nice enough but essentially told me not worth it. She said I should put my $ into a new bag and sell my well loved (but in pretty good condition) Speedy at a local consignment store. I think she wanted to earn a commission from me. I’ve bought a few things from them over the years but this is the first time I took an old piece for “repair.” I’ll update this thread when I get my bag back and what the final cost is.

Update: I got my speedy back today. Paid the quoted amount for the 3 tabs AND piping on both sides. It was originally quoted as a separate cost. I’m guessing the artisan couldn’t salvage the piping and replaced it too! Yay! I plan on getting the handles and chaps replaced next year.

 

[fabuleux]

Hi all, I searched this thread but I could not find the cost of replacing all the outside leather (including bottom and straps) of a Montsouris MM. Can anyone share how much you paid for similar repair?
Btw I am from Singapore; so I am expecting it will be more expensive here. Thanks

In case no one has done it recently, simply take your bag to your local store and they will quote you the repair cost.

 

[kellycsey5]

Hi everyone! I’m in CA and wondering if anybody knows the cost of replacing chapes and straps on Cabas Mezzo?

Alternatively, I would also be interested in the pricing for all the leather. I love the cabas but my straps and such have seen....better days!

Many thanks in advance! All the leather on my Alma classic was $660 and a very lovely job was done! Worth it if anyone had doubts.

 

[Lisalisa577]

Hi there everyone.. I just recently took out one of my Pegase luggage that had been tucked away in a dust bag on the top shelf of my closet and I noticed the rubber on the sides have been cracked?!? The luggage was used less than 5 times and looks in excellent condition except for the cracks. It’s been tucked Away for years.. is this normal?