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Old May 26, 2023 | 3:26 am
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Originally Posted by williamluk
No. The whole tax refund system in Europe are ran by outfits like Global Blue. You pay full price at stores and you get the refund from these tax refunds co at airport before you leave EU (long lines). In Italy you pay 22% VAT and your refund is 12%!!
Still cheaper than shopping for luxury goods in Hong Kong?
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