Souvenirs from my Hawaiian vacation - Kona Boutique

[WillstarveforLV]

Just got back from Kona, Big Island, Hawaii and got some souvenirs from Tiffany: Elsa Peretti Spilt Ring, Hardware long pendant necklace and T Smile necklace. Prices were so much better than back home with the low sales tax and reduced island prices! I saved alot! Service was wonderful!

 

[A bottle of Red]

Congratulations on your new jewelry!

 

[WillstarveforLV]

Thank you! I was just going to get the ring but then when I found our how much cheaper it was, I decided to add a couple more pieces!

 

[A bottle of Red]

Thank you! I was just going to get the ring but then when I found our how much cheaper it was, I decided to add a couple more pieces!

That makes a lot of sense! Why is it so much cheaper there?

 

[WillstarveforLV]

That makes a lot of sense! Why is it so much cheaper there?

I have no idea why, but I was pleasantly surprised when the SA informed me the prices are about 10 to 15% less than US mainland and of course the tax is only 4.7% - where I am from the tax is 13% plus the lower prices, I was saving over 20% off per piece.

 

[A bottle of Red]

That's a big difference in price

 

[stacy_natalie]

If I'm not mistaken, Hawaii luxury goods often considered part of the Asia market and as such, may have different prices. And yes they do have lower sales tax, which is surprising bc everything else there typically more expensive! Lol.

When i was there earlier this year, I was advised of discounts of 10% at YSL and I think higher (maybe 15 or 20%) at Bottega. LV seemed to be item dependant and not as much on bag i was considering (maybe 2-5%), Gucci told me 10% but only on certain items (don't recall exactly what but I think it was maybe handbags but not clothes or something like that).

Good to know about the jewelry too!