Originally Posted by
Sixth Freedom
But what if you buy a fully flexible ticket to, say, New York, buy a Rolex and cancel? Will you be able to take the watch home? Will you have to pay VAT at customs?
I'm all for a bit of
trick-it when the opportunity presents itself, but I wouldn't want to try and explain that one to a customs officer:
"Where did you buy it" / "Here" / "Where's your VAT receipt" / "Err....."