Thank you very much. But what do they do with the other 9.5% ? They don't have to pay Global Blue.
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At Fiumicino I recently bought a black Swift Citizen Twill card holder and the price was € 234,00. On the Italy Hermès website the price is € 285,00. That corresponds to 22% Standard VAT rate, which is the percentage informed by Global Blue on their website for Italian fashion, textiles, leatherwear, jewellery, etc: http://www.globalblue.com/tax-free-shopping/italy/
But my DH agrees with loubsandlulu as 12.5% is the percentage we received (as Global Blue refund) in our purchases in Italian cities . HTH!
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Yes, that helps a lotAt Fiumicino I recently bought a black Swift Citizen Twill card holder and the price was € 234,00. On the Italy Hermès website the price is € 285,00. That corresponds to 22% Standard VAT rate, which is the percentage informed by Global Blue on their website for Italian fashion, textiles, leatherwear, jewellery, etc: http://www.globalblue.com/tax-free-shopping/italy/
But my DH agrees with loubsandlulu as 12.5% is the percentage we received (as Global Blue refund) in our purchases in Italian cities . HTH!
Thank you very much.
My pleasure, leuleu!Yes, that helps a lot
Happy shopping at Malpensa!After reading about the horror stories of waiting in line or by the phone all day to just get an appt at the Paris store, I was wondering how hard it is to get into hermes in Rome and Florence? I will be in Florence for 4 days and Rome for 3 days all which only 1-2 days in each place are dedicated to shopping. I really do not want to spend a whole day just waiting for an appt like in Paris. But I am very looking forward to hopefully getting a Lindy. Can someone please let me know if it's hard to just walk into the Hermes store in Rome and buy a wallet (and hopefully a Lindy)? Or would I have to spend a whole day waiting for an appt?
I was really hoping to shop in Rome since that's my last leg before I leave Italy. However, I don't know if I have enough time. If not, I may have to shop in Florence and lug the stuff around. Please advise! TY
I was really hoping to shop in Rome since that's my last leg before I leave Italy. However, I don't know if I have enough time. If not, I may have to shop in Florence and lug the stuff around. Please advise! TY
There's no waiting in line or appt at the Rome store, you just walk in. If you go in the morning it's less crowded than in the afternoon.
Hi, I was in Rome in January. I too wanted to get a neutral color Lindy in size 26. I bought a diamond/steel Medor watch at the Rome boutique and asked for a Lindy or a Kelly. They did not have the Kelly and for a Lindy, they only had a bright blue color which I did not like. But this was for size 26 which they said was "extremely hard to get". When I did not buy it, they were very surprised. I think at the Rome store, you really have to be in luck and you really need to purchase something before they actually show you something. Before I got the watch, they said no Lindys and B,K,C.
Hello all!
I will be going to Rome next month for the first time and coincidentally am in the market for a few Hermes purchases lol! Specifically I would like a pair of Oran sandals and an Evelyne and my question is would it be cheaper to purchase while in Rome or just buy here in the US?
Thank you!
I will be going to Rome next month for the first time and coincidentally am in the market for a few Hermes purchases lol! Specifically I would like a pair of Oran sandals and an Evelyne and my question is would it be cheaper to purchase while in Rome or just buy here in the US?
Thank you!
Rome
However sizes and colors are hard to obtain
Hi, I bought a Evelyne-PM at Rome last year Dec, SA are helpful , friendly and not crowded at all, I went in afternoon but limited colour. I suggest you purchase at Rome cos chances of getting item you want are easier. However, if you are going to Florence to get your item, there is no bag (as per SA)but many Oran sandals and also belt, etc. Show us your goodies when you back
Hi ladies,
I will be in Milan and Barcelona in September. I was hoping to pick up a Lindy 30 for my friend and possibly a B/K for myself. Where do you think I will be more successful? Would I need to purchase many accessories beforehand? Even for the Lindy? Thanks in advance!!
I will be in Milan and Barcelona in September. I was hoping to pick up a Lindy 30 for my friend and possibly a B/K for myself. Where do you think I will be more successful? Would I need to purchase many accessories beforehand? Even for the Lindy? Thanks in advance!!
Dear tPFers, I may have to travel to Rome and Milan in October. Do you think I'll find Clic H bracelets there? I hope I can get Rose Dragée and Marron Glace or Beige Rose... 
TIA! 
TIA! 
Hi everyone,
I'm heading to Romas for a few days for new year. And heard that Roma has a new big H store !! Some people said that it is almost as big and full as FSH!!
I would love to hear your experiences with this new store, especially in term of getting a B/K/C! I wasnt lucky in FSH yet so I would love to try in Roma.
I'm heading to Romas for a few days for new year. And heard that Roma has a new big H store !! Some people said that it is almost as big and full as FSH!!
I would love to hear your experiences with this new store, especially in term of getting a B/K/C! I wasnt lucky in FSH yet so I would love to try in Roma.