Rimowa in Stockholm
Apr 7, 2019, 5:03 am
#2
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: FRA, ATL, IAD, CLT, CHS
Programs: M/M
Posts: 147
Bottom line, yes.
For example, a RIMOWA Cabin M retails at 7800 SEK (Swedish Krona). VAT in Sweden is 25%. Average VAT refund at the airport is 13%. Swedish retail, less VAT refund, is about $724.
Compare that to RIMOWA Cabin M in Germany. Retail price is 800 EUR. VAT in Germany is 19%. Average VAT refund at the airport is 11%. German retail, less VAT, is about $796.
Finally, a RIMOWA Cabin M in the United States is $1150 USD. Add your sales tax in your locality (say 7.5%, just for kicks). Total US retail comes out to $1236.
So while you won't get the full VAT refund, you'll still come away ahead.
I think a 42% savings is perfectly acceptable.
Good luck and best wishes in your purchase and travels!
For example, a RIMOWA Cabin M retails at 7800 SEK (Swedish Krona). VAT in Sweden is 25%. Average VAT refund at the airport is 13%. Swedish retail, less VAT refund, is about $724.
Compare that to RIMOWA Cabin M in Germany. Retail price is 800 EUR. VAT in Germany is 19%. Average VAT refund at the airport is 11%. German retail, less VAT, is about $796.
Finally, a RIMOWA Cabin M in the United States is $1150 USD. Add your sales tax in your locality (say 7.5%, just for kicks). Total US retail comes out to $1236.
So while you won't get the full VAT refund, you'll still come away ahead.
I think a 42% savings is perfectly acceptable.
Good luck and best wishes in your purchase and travels!