Where to buy Rolex???

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mcpro

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#1
I need help!! I'm going in Paris in a week and plan to buy my first Rolex watch there.....I'm just wondering if its better to buy over there +VAT refund? Or just buy here in U.S.?
 
#3
It's definitely cheaper in Europe if you're not a european. I've asked in Hong Kong, Singapore, New York, Maui. I couldn't get a better price than in Europe. But it also depends on which country/city as you can also get a discount due to the bad economy in Europe. I got around 41% discount on a brand new Rolex in Rotterdam (the Netherlands), 20% discount on cash purchase and 21% VAT back at the airport. Albeit, it's a very non-touristy area i was in.
 
#4
The EUR/USD rate is currently pretty low, so it may be the right time to buy in France!
Be sure to know the exact price in USD of the watch you're interested in (tax included).
Then the formula is: price in euros tax included ÷ 1.2 * current exchange rate.

(today's rate: about 1.25, which is better than 1.35 a few months ago...)
 
#6
Melora24 said:
The EUR/USD rate is currently pretty low, so it may be the right time to buy in France!
Be sure to know the exact price in USD of the watch you're interested in (tax included).
Then the formula is: price in euros tax included ÷ 1.2 * current exchange rate.

(today's rate: about 1.25, which is better than 1.35 a few months ago...)
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Let's say I bought the watch in Paris, when I come back here in US are they going to tax me? Thanks.
 
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