Ordering Rimowa from Koffer Direkt
Mar 6, 2015, 3:15 pm
#196
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 5
I thought of a slightly better scenario... Would this be a net cheaper alternative?
What If...
- Since I'm staying in London all week, going to Germany would be out of the way and eat up some of my travel time
- Can I order and ship the Salsas to my hotel in London? and still collect VAT Back at LHR departing for USA? If so, is Koffer still the best bet?
- Seeing Frankfurt/Munich is not at the top of my list for this trip (maybe in the future, but I am trying to plan to meet as many friends and family as I can)
EDIT:
I answered my own question here: https://www.gov.uk/tax-on-shopping/taxfree-shopping
Cannot get VAT back on online purchases or mail order goods
Are prices in London not favorable?
What If...
- Since I'm staying in London all week, going to Germany would be out of the way and eat up some of my travel time
- Can I order and ship the Salsas to my hotel in London? and still collect VAT Back at LHR departing for USA? If so, is Koffer still the best bet?
- Seeing Frankfurt/Munich is not at the top of my list for this trip (maybe in the future, but I am trying to plan to meet as many friends and family as I can)
EDIT:
I answered my own question here: https://www.gov.uk/tax-on-shopping/taxfree-shopping
Cannot get VAT back on online purchases or mail order goods
Are prices in London not favorable?
Mar 9, 2015, 9:58 am
#197
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 416
considering the savings from ordering through Germany for delivery to EU, you save hundreds, eg. a Rimowa Topas 747-8, which has leather, from WorldShop is €819 = ~£615, whereas a bog standard silver topas of the same size, bought in the UK is about £1,000 = ~€1,330, or from Koffer24,koffer direkt etc (they're all the same price), its only €699 = ~£525.
I wouldn't worry too much about the VAT.
I wouldn't worry too much about the VAT.
Mar 14, 2015, 1:51 am
#198
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1
Rimowa
Don't waste your money on Rimowa. This brand is no longer what it was years ago. Once a corner breaks they will not replace your suitcase. A corner "repair" is a very embarrassing looking glue job and you will no longer want to use the item.
Originally Posted by nmh1204;24478808o
considering the savings from ordering through Germany for delivery to EU, you save hundreds, eg. a Rimowa Topas 747-8, which has leather, from WorldShop is €819 = ~£615, whereas a bog standard silver topas of the same size, bought in the UK is about £1,000 = ~€1,330, or from Koffer24,koffer direkt etc (they're all the same price), its only €699 = ~£525.
I wouldn't worry too much about the VAT.
I wouldn't worry too much about the VAT.
Mar 23, 2015, 8:27 am
#199
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: NJ/NYC
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I haven't been able to find a clear answer online and was hoping some could help me here.
I know that I cannot order from Koffer anymore direct to the US (where I live), however I will be spending some time in the UK next month and am thinking about ordering from Koffer to my hotel. Couple of questions for the group here (which probably knows a whole lot more about this than me):
a) Will Koffer sell at their Euro prices into the UK?
b) Can I claim back the VAT when I leave the UK?
Thanks for the help!
I know that I cannot order from Koffer anymore direct to the US (where I live), however I will be spending some time in the UK next month and am thinking about ordering from Koffer to my hotel. Couple of questions for the group here (which probably knows a whole lot more about this than me):
a) Will Koffer sell at their Euro prices into the UK?
b) Can I claim back the VAT when I leave the UK?
Thanks for the help!
Mar 23, 2015, 11:15 am
#200
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 416
I haven't been able to find a clear answer online and was hoping some could help me here.
I know that I cannot order from Koffer anymore direct to the US (where I live), however I will be spending some time in the UK next month and am thinking about ordering from Koffer to my hotel. Couple of questions for the group here (which probably knows a whole lot more about this than me):
a) Will Koffer sell at their Euro prices into the UK?
b) Can I claim back the VAT when I leave the UK?
Thanks for the help!
I know that I cannot order from Koffer anymore direct to the US (where I live), however I will be spending some time in the UK next month and am thinking about ordering from Koffer to my hotel. Couple of questions for the group here (which probably knows a whole lot more about this than me):
a) Will Koffer sell at their Euro prices into the UK?
b) Can I claim back the VAT when I leave the UK?
Thanks for the help!
B, No. VAT on online purchases cannot be refunded, only in-store
Mar 26, 2015, 12:14 pm
#201
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: SF/OC
Programs: UA GS, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 474
Does anyone have any idea if a IATA Cabin Multiwheel salsa deluxe, fit INSIDE the Lufthansa 84L topas variation? I'm talking about the 52L salsa deluxe cabin carry on.
The dimensions seems to suggest I have 1/2 inch or so. But I'm not sure. The handle might get in the way.
I guess I could go to a luggage store and try it out...
The dimensions seems to suggest I have 1/2 inch or so. But I'm not sure. The handle might get in the way.
I guess I could go to a luggage store and try it out...
Mar 27, 2015, 11:46 am
#202
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 800
I haven't been able to find a clear answer online and was hoping some could help me here.
I know that I cannot order from Koffer anymore direct to the US (where I live), however I will be spending some time in the UK next month and am thinking about ordering from Koffer to my hotel. Couple of questions for the group here (which probably knows a whole lot more about this than me):
a) Will Koffer sell at their Euro prices into the UK?
b) Can I claim back the VAT when I leave the UK?
Thanks for the help!
I know that I cannot order from Koffer anymore direct to the US (where I live), however I will be spending some time in the UK next month and am thinking about ordering from Koffer to my hotel. Couple of questions for the group here (which probably knows a whole lot more about this than me):
a) Will Koffer sell at their Euro prices into the UK?
b) Can I claim back the VAT when I leave the UK?
Thanks for the help!
They will ask you to annotate your order with your home address and ship the item with the VAT receipts as if you made a physical purchase, though you pay online...
Present said forms to Customs at the UK border and receive the stamp.
Koffer will issue you a refund for the VAT amount.
Mar 27, 2015, 12:52 pm
#204
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 800
Mar 27, 2015, 1:19 pm
#206
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX|AKL|AMS|GVA|AGP|CPT - or somewhere in between
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Posts: 2,418
Vat 10% ?
I'm currently at the main Kaufhof department store in Berlin (Alexanderplatz) looking at my Rimowa options.
However, prices here are listed the same as at the online stores, with the VAT refund (handled by the store) quoted as being only 10%.
Anyone have a different experience with a German in-store purchase ?
However, prices here are listed the same as at the online stores, with the VAT refund (handled by the store) quoted as being only 10%.
Anyone have a different experience with a German in-store purchase ?
Apr 4, 2015, 3:15 am
#207
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: CPH
Programs: EB*G, A3*G, National EE
Posts: 53
15% discount at koffer-direkt
15% discount at koffer-direkt:
http://koffer-fuer-handgepaeck.de/ko...in/2015/03/26/
Seems to still be alive.
http://koffer-fuer-handgepaeck.de/ko...in/2015/03/26/
Seems to still be alive.
May 15, 2015, 6:50 am
#208
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: NY
Programs: UA1K MM, MI LTP, HH Diamond, IHG Plat, BA Silver
Posts: 20
I recently got the customs stamp at LHR with the export form and the internet invoice that I received with the shipment from Koffer-Direkt to a UK address. No problems at all.
May 25, 2015, 9:29 pm
#209
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: PEK
Programs: CA Gold, EY Silver HHons Diamond
Posts: 373
15% discount at koffer-direkt:
http://koffer-fuer-handgepaeck.de/ko...in/2015/03/26/
Seems to still be alive.
http://koffer-fuer-handgepaeck.de/ko...in/2015/03/26/
Seems to still be alive.
How long do Koffer Direkt usually take to dispatch? Ordered on Saturday and received confirmation of purchase but nothing since then regarding delivery
This is for delivery to the UK.
May 26, 2015, 12:22 pm
#210
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 72
When I recently ordered my hand luggage, however, no shipping confirmation details were sent, and I had to query the status.
In other words, even if they ship quite promptly, a confirmation email may not be guaranteed.
YMMV of course.