Reasonable Rimowa Prices?
Apr 24, 2017, 4:45 pm
#616
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 123
There isn't a specific line item for VAT so I guess not? Shipping was ~150 euro (ridiculous, I know, but still so significantly cheaper than buying here in the US)
Apr 27, 2017, 9:39 am
#618
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 291
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Anyone that's bought Rimowa while in Europe, when you're leaving and trying to get your VAT refund, does the luggage have to be unused in its original packaging or can you be using it?
Apr 27, 2017, 4:41 pm
#619
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 123
Worth the shipping costs, but agreed, they're high
Apr 27, 2017, 5:39 pm
#620
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043
Yes you can use it. I didn't even have to show the guy the rimowas in Austria. He just asked what we claimed and we said these 4 rimowas, I had 2 smaller rimowas inside the 2 larger ones and he was like nah I dont even need to see it.
Apr 29, 2017, 11:37 pm
#624
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: IAH
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Globalist, DL Plat, UA Silver
Posts: 4,043
Much cheaper!!!!!! Especially in GBPs current valuation.
Apr 30, 2017, 6:04 am
#625
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Here, there, everywhere
Programs: UA 1K, Marriot Gold
Posts: 44
Just a headsup, Kofferworld.de is giving 15% easter discount until the end of day plus an extra 5% when paying upfront/ via paypal. 34L Topas for example is 556€ including shipping to Germany/ rest of EU.
Apr 30, 2017, 6:43 am
#626
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 123
Apr 30, 2017, 7:49 am
#628
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Philadelphia, LAX, Paris
Programs: UA 1K/2MM, SPG/Marriott Lifetime Titanium, Lifetime HHonors Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, AA Exec Plat
Posts: 3,327
I have always put my new Rimowa purchased in Europe to use during my trip back.
May 1, 2017, 9:23 pm
#629
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Singapore
Programs: SQ KF Gold, HHonors Gold, SPG Plat
Posts: 300
Just some datapoints for anyone interested:
Was recently in Munich and visited a few of the Hetzenecker stores in downtown (Karlsplatz / Marienplatz / Tal). Pricing is still 10% off retail plus additional 10% if you pay in cash. Selection can be a little hit and miss. All 3 stores did not have the particular model I wanted but had a decent selection of the most popular items (e.g. Topas in cabin) so if you are not too picky or choosy - unlike myself - you will be able to purchase something.
In the end I picked up a Lufthansa version from the Worldshop at Munich Airport. No discount but is more unique.
Was recently in Munich and visited a few of the Hetzenecker stores in downtown (Karlsplatz / Marienplatz / Tal). Pricing is still 10% off retail plus additional 10% if you pay in cash. Selection can be a little hit and miss. All 3 stores did not have the particular model I wanted but had a decent selection of the most popular items (e.g. Topas in cabin) so if you are not too picky or choosy - unlike myself - you will be able to purchase something.
In the end I picked up a Lufthansa version from the Worldshop at Munich Airport. No discount but is more unique.
May 2, 2017, 8:27 am
#630
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 123
Just some datapoints for anyone interested:
Was recently in Munich and visited a few of the Hetzenecker stores in downtown (Karlsplatz / Marienplatz / Tal). Pricing is still 10% off retail plus additional 10% if you pay in cash. Selection can be a little hit and miss. All 3 stores did not have the particular model I wanted but had a decent selection of the most popular items (e.g. Topas in cabin) so if you are not too picky or choosy - unlike myself - you will be able to purchase something.
In the end I picked up a Lufthansa version from the Worldshop at Munich Airport. No discount but is more unique.
Was recently in Munich and visited a few of the Hetzenecker stores in downtown (Karlsplatz / Marienplatz / Tal). Pricing is still 10% off retail plus additional 10% if you pay in cash. Selection can be a little hit and miss. All 3 stores did not have the particular model I wanted but had a decent selection of the most popular items (e.g. Topas in cabin) so if you are not too picky or choosy - unlike myself - you will be able to purchase something.
In the end I picked up a Lufthansa version from the Worldshop at Munich Airport. No discount but is more unique.