Ordering Rimowa from Koffer Direkt
Aug 23, 2014, 2:23 pm
#166
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,305
Hi arsiu0102-
Sure.
I have been using this forwarding service for many years.
In fact, I am using this service now, to ship a new purchase from Germany, on to our son in California, USA. Note that as part of this service, the items are received for you in Konstanz, inspected there, and then posted on to the address of your choosing, anywhere in the world.
Adressierung Innenstadt Adressierung Industriegebiet
Ihr Vorname & Ihr Nachname Ihr Vorname & Ihr Nachname
c/o Mandy Klein c/o Mandy Klein
Bahnhofstr. 6 Opelstrasse.3
78462 Konstanz 78467 Konstanz
Tel.CH : +41 76 253 1955 + 41 76 755 7280
Tel. D : +49 7531 2821345 + 49 7531 8071426
Preise, Registrierungsformular und Informationen finden Sie immer unter
www.Lieferadresse-Konstanz.de
Abholung von 09-20 Uhr Montag bis Samstag. Sonntag mache ich frei.
Beachten Sie bitte die Lagerfristen auf der Homepage unter der Preisliste !
One can click on the English tab in the website, or use a translator program. However both Mandy and Frank Klein are fluent English speakers.
I hope this is helpful towards a new Rimowa or LH Rimowa purchase.
Sure.
I have been using this forwarding service for many years.
In fact, I am using this service now, to ship a new purchase from Germany, on to our son in California, USA. Note that as part of this service, the items are received for you in Konstanz, inspected there, and then posted on to the address of your choosing, anywhere in the world.
Adressierung Innenstadt Adressierung Industriegebiet
Ihr Vorname & Ihr Nachname Ihr Vorname & Ihr Nachname
c/o Mandy Klein c/o Mandy Klein
Bahnhofstr. 6 Opelstrasse.3
78462 Konstanz 78467 Konstanz
Tel.CH : +41 76 253 1955 + 41 76 755 7280
Tel. D : +49 7531 2821345 + 49 7531 8071426
Preise, Registrierungsformular und Informationen finden Sie immer unter
www.Lieferadresse-Konstanz.de
Abholung von 09-20 Uhr Montag bis Samstag. Sonntag mache ich frei.
Beachten Sie bitte die Lagerfristen auf der Homepage unter der Preisliste !
One can click on the English tab in the website, or use a translator program. However both Mandy and Frank Klein are fluent English speakers.
I hope this is helpful towards a new Rimowa or LH Rimowa purchase.
Sep 6, 2014, 1:58 am
#167
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 27
Hi, I am planning to buy a Salsa Air from koffer24 and have it shipped to London where I will be attending a conference. Before I proceeded to checkout, I note a 20% tax has been charged (assuming it is 20% VAT). Can I get a VAT refund at Heathrow as the luggage will be flying out with me. Will the VAT refund personnel accept the online invoice?
Does anyone have a discount coupon? I intend to buy early October as will be in mid October.
Thanks so much.
Does anyone have a discount coupon? I intend to buy early October as will be in mid October.
Thanks so much.
Sep 6, 2014, 6:06 am
#168
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Sep 8, 2014, 10:50 pm
#169
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Is there a way to combine koffer-direkt's cheap prices AND a VAT refund?
Thought:
* Order online, ship to hotel
* Take to customs to get VAT refund when departing EU.
Has anyone been successful?
Thought:
* Order online, ship to hotel
* Take to customs to get VAT refund when departing EU.
Has anyone been successful?
Sep 11, 2014, 3:43 am
#170
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 32
It's more likely that while ordering, you don't pay it so there shouldn't be anything to refund.
Sep 21, 2014, 4:00 am
#171
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Posts: 12
I'll have to revise my earlier point of view.
I ended up ordering a salsa deluxe to SIN. Paid via paypal. Arrived in ~10 days. I ended up saving ~$130 compared to Canadian retail, and much more compared to prices in SIN. Thanks for the 15% code, Germandude.
Nice looking case. Looking forward to road testing it in a couple of weeks.
I ended up ordering a salsa deluxe to SIN. Paid via paypal. Arrived in ~10 days. I ended up saving ~$130 compared to Canadian retail, and much more compared to prices in SIN. Thanks for the 15% code, Germandude.
Nice looking case. Looking forward to road testing it in a couple of weeks.
Sounds like the same thing I did so I'm not sure why your order was cancelled and mine went through. Reading through this thread there seems to be a lot of inconsistency in people's success ordering from them. You could always just try again? Mind you, they do say on their website that they don't ship Rimowa to Singapore so it's really a bonus if you get it to work.
I visited the Rimowa store in SG after ordering from Koffer direkt and the same item was >$500 more in the store. Retail prices in Canada are much more competitive.
I visited the Rimowa store in SG after ordering from Koffer direkt and the same item was >$500 more in the store. Retail prices in Canada are much more competitive.
Does this still work ?
Sep 22, 2014, 2:06 pm
#172
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 2
Hi all,
I was wondering if someone has experience with having an acquaintance sending over a rimowa cabin trolly or a simular sized suitcase.
I have some friends living in the Netherlands. They are willing to send me a Rimowa cabin trolly to Kuala Lumpur (which I btw pay for myself unfortunately).
Hope someone has some usefull information for me.
Thanks.
I was wondering if someone has experience with having an acquaintance sending over a rimowa cabin trolly or a simular sized suitcase.
I have some friends living in the Netherlands. They are willing to send me a Rimowa cabin trolly to Kuala Lumpur (which I btw pay for myself unfortunately).
Hope someone has some usefull information for me.
Thanks.
Sep 23, 2014, 8:14 pm
#173
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Exactly what you need to do... just make sure to ask koffer-direkt to include VAT paperwork. They refund directly to your credit card so that gets you more $ back than Global Blue for instance.
Sep 24, 2014, 12:34 am
#174
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,305
Technically, one has to be in Germany physically to make a purchase and then apply for the VAT refund.
If the purchase is made, and one travels to Germany, that item needs to be taken out physically from Germany for the VAT rebate to apply. Either you make the purchase yourself, or have it delivered to your hotel or German residence, you must still take the item with you physically out of Germany, according to the law.
The VAT is specifically not eligible for refund if you make the purchase, and then post or ship the same item out of Germany to your home or business.
If the purchase is made, and one travels to Germany, that item needs to be taken out physically from Germany for the VAT rebate to apply. Either you make the purchase yourself, or have it delivered to your hotel or German residence, you must still take the item with you physically out of Germany, according to the law.
The VAT is specifically not eligible for refund if you make the purchase, and then post or ship the same item out of Germany to your home or business.
Sep 26, 2014, 6:24 pm
#175
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Sep 30, 2014, 4:56 pm
#176
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Technically, one has to be in Germany physically to make a purchase and then apply for the VAT refund.
If the purchase is made, and one travels to Germany, that item needs to be taken out physically from Germany for the VAT rebate to apply. Either you make the purchase yourself, or have it delivered to your hotel or German residence, you must still take the item with you physically out of Germany, according to the law.
The VAT is specifically not eligible for refund if you make the purchase, and then post or ship the same item out of Germany to your home or business.
If the purchase is made, and one travels to Germany, that item needs to be taken out physically from Germany for the VAT rebate to apply. Either you make the purchase yourself, or have it delivered to your hotel or German residence, you must still take the item with you physically out of Germany, according to the law.
The VAT is specifically not eligible for refund if you make the purchase, and then post or ship the same item out of Germany to your home or business.
Would you recommend I order and pay online with the VAT refund handled on my way out (claim at the airport ?), or visit a local store that takes care of the VAT refund ?
I remember the last time I left thru TXL that there was a tax-free luggage shop airside with a large collection of RIMOWA, but I was in a hurry and did not pay much attention to the prices.
Would it make sense to check out a tax-free shop like that ?
I'm kinda reluctant about buying on my way out, since there's no comparison shopping possible any longer and it would be my last resort until my return to Germany.
Oct 1, 2014, 5:33 am
#177
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Yes, I would suggest comparative shopping in town, if you have time, and not pre-pay.
The fact is most travelers don't have the time to do this, especially those in transit. Aside from LH Worldshops, the stores carrying Rimowa and other luggage products at the airports are hardly bargain locations. Aside from the rare sale, they serve the need to supply luggage quickly to travelers, but at great premium, as you mention being the " last resort " shop before departure.
I would take the time to shop around, find what you like, and then negotiate on your terms. Become familiar with the various Rimowa models, so that you don't have buyer's remorse as a distraction. Focus on the Rimowa or LH Worldshop product you want, and it's features.
Don't be rushed, and if necessary, take a day or two to decide before your purchase.
The fact is most travelers don't have the time to do this, especially those in transit. Aside from LH Worldshops, the stores carrying Rimowa and other luggage products at the airports are hardly bargain locations. Aside from the rare sale, they serve the need to supply luggage quickly to travelers, but at great premium, as you mention being the " last resort " shop before departure.
I would take the time to shop around, find what you like, and then negotiate on your terms. Become familiar with the various Rimowa models, so that you don't have buyer's remorse as a distraction. Focus on the Rimowa or LH Worldshop product you want, and it's features.
Don't be rushed, and if necessary, take a day or two to decide before your purchase.
Oct 2, 2014, 10:33 am
#178
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Has anyone purchased from koffer-direct in Germany, received this form and known what to do in order to remove the duty?
The form is titled (Ausfuhr- und Abnehmerbescheinigung für Umsatzsteuerzwecke bei Ausfuhren im nichtkommerziellen Reiseverkehr)
My understanding is
* I need to get the form custom stamped
* I need to send koffer-direct the form back
* They then refund the VAT on my credit card.
Has anyone else done this successfully?
The form is titled (Ausfuhr- und Abnehmerbescheinigung für Umsatzsteuerzwecke bei Ausfuhren im nichtkommerziellen Reiseverkehr)
My understanding is
* I need to get the form custom stamped
* I need to send koffer-direct the form back
* They then refund the VAT on my credit card.
Has anyone else done this successfully?
Oct 2, 2014, 4:04 pm
#179
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Yes, I would suggest comparative shopping in town, if you have time, and not pre-pay.
The fact is most travelers don't have the time to do this, especially those in transit. Aside from LH Worldshops, the stores carrying Rimowa and other luggage products at the airports are hardly bargain locations. Aside from the rare sale, they serve the need to supply luggage quickly to travelers, but at great premium, as you mention being the " last resort " shop before departure.
I would take the time to shop around, find what you like, and then negotiate on your terms. Become familiar with the various Rimowa models, so that you don't have buyer's remorse as a distraction. Focus on the Rimowa or LH Worldshop product you want, and it's features.
Don't be rushed, and if necessary, take a day or two to decide before your purchase.
The fact is most travelers don't have the time to do this, especially those in transit. Aside from LH Worldshops, the stores carrying Rimowa and other luggage products at the airports are hardly bargain locations. Aside from the rare sale, they serve the need to supply luggage quickly to travelers, but at great premium, as you mention being the " last resort " shop before departure.
I would take the time to shop around, find what you like, and then negotiate on your terms. Become familiar with the various Rimowa models, so that you don't have buyer's remorse as a distraction. Focus on the Rimowa or LH Worldshop product you want, and it's features.
Don't be rushed, and if necessary, take a day or two to decide before your purchase.
You addressed exactly the points I raised and I now feel much more comfortable shopping around and taking my sweet time.
I know i.e. that Kaufhof sells Rimowa and German is like my second mother-tongue (it usually takes a day plus a few glasses of wine and my American accent might be gone
)- so I imagine it should be fun to check who sells what for the best price negotiatiable and make it my mission 
