is there any saving buying a bag in paris or is it just the thrill of buying a french bag in paris! does the vat make a difference
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I bought a Chanel purse in November and my daughter bought sunglasses also. I just gor back almost 300 dollars on my credit card for my VAT. I don%26#39;t know if you save money, but the experience of the Chanel store was awesome.
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You mean Chanel? I find there is a better selection plus the vat can make a difference. Know your prices before you go so you can comparisan shop. Also I have memories associated with different items. %26quot;my Florence bag, Paris scarf%26quot; etc.
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was there a specific store location that you went to for the chanel bag. i am really excited about buying one in paris.
thanks
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The original store is on Rue Cambon. It was quite an experience.
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I got a purse that I have not seen here yet, and my daughter got sunglasses that all of her friends were jealous of. It is quite wonderful to be able to know that I got it in Paris and that it is real. However, I nearly had a heart attack when I scratched my purse in of all places, Target. How ironic.
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Steph: There%26#39;s a great article in this month%26#39;s travel and leisure mag (www.travelandleisure.com) about stores in paris where you can buy vintage Chanel bags... the stores all sounded amazing! Check it out!
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Vintage! oh my. I wish I had known that when I was last there. However, I don%26#39;t know if my husband and sons could have stood another few hours looking at Chanel purses. Oh, Well, mine will be vintage one day.
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I guess it depends on the price point but I think you do save money, overall. I bought my LV in Paris and saved just about $150 when all was said and done. I%26#39;m eyeing another bag that is already $100 less even with the conversion rate. By the time you get a VAT refund, you%26#39;ll save money. The major difference, the taxes are already figured into the price of the merchandise. In the U.S., we pay taxes on top of the selling price.
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thanks for all the info. can%26#39;t wait to go. now how about a few suggestions for restaurants
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