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13 November 2018, 02:40 AM | #1 |
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Getting tax back in Italy
Would be grateful for your info.
I just visited the Canali distribution center for a tour. And it was incredible. Truly super impressive. Afterwards they allowed us some private shopping afterwards. Also amazing. I did not have my passport, so they charged me tax. I realize I can get my tax back at the airport? Can anyone confirm how this is done? And if it will be US dollars or Euro? I’m sure I can figure it all out. But I’d be grateful for any info based on your own experience. Thanks.
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13 November 2018, 02:41 AM | #2 |
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Btw, this was lunch.
Incredible....
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13 November 2018, 02:50 AM | #3 |
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Hi.
The AD has to give you the invoice(receipt)were they shows that you paid full price, with that receipt you can go to VAT at the airport or you can go to Global Blue office or at airport too and they will process the tax refund. I attcing to pictures of the receipt the AD has to provided and the Global Blue envelope, you can down load the apps too. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk |
13 November 2018, 02:59 AM | #4 |
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^^^
It was two sport coats. I did not pay full price. Does that mean I can’t get my tax back? Just because I got a discount?
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13 November 2018, 03:06 AM | #5 |
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Canali is top notch. Have 2 suits from that brand. Great choice
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13 November 2018, 03:41 AM | #6 |
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No, discount is fine. You need one of those "Tax-Free" stamps on your receipt. Or registered with Global Blue.
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13 November 2018, 04:23 AM | #7 |
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Allow plenty of extra time before your flight takes off as the lines at VAT can be quite long...
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13 November 2018, 04:35 AM | #8 |
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You will be paid in Euro.
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13 November 2018, 04:49 AM | #9 |
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Seth, no problem. Go to the airport a little early, 30 mins is enough. Don't go through check in, in case you get a customs person who is a hard ass and wants to see the jackets. Get the stamps. You can then get your refund back on your cc, euro, or usd.
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13 November 2018, 06:43 AM | #10 |
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I bought a Rolex in Barcelona and as the tax was higher than a few 100 Euro I had to claim it when I got back home through some paperwork. All went smoothly though.
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I ended up back at my hotel early doing nothing. That’s too bad. We would have had a blast. Enjoy Munich. It’s amazing how much you travel. We definitely need to catch up!!
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13 November 2018, 09:04 AM | #12 |
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No experience with this, but that Pizza looks amazing!
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13 November 2018, 09:24 AM | #14 |
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Hit the bar/lounge/nobu in the Armani Hotel. The eye candy will keep you busy :)
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13 November 2018, 10:45 AM | #15 |
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Just did it last week in Milano. Airline told me to get refund after clearing customs which was a great call. No line at all. You can get refund on credit card or for a small fee get refund in euros. Just make sure you have refund paperwork filled out from Canali.
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Another thing to note is that you lodge your refund when you leave the Eurozone.
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13 November 2018, 03:39 PM | #18 |
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My table got this one as a appetizer last night.
And this was the VC my new business partner wears.
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13 November 2018, 03:40 PM | #19 |
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Pizza is interesting here. Truly amazing.
And it supposed to be eatin with a knife and fork. The watch is nearly 20 years old. And very beautiful. Lastly, I don’t think I’m getting the money back. No card from Canali. Only a receipt from the store. Not stamped.
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13 November 2018, 04:24 PM | #20 |
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Yeah, probably not. They would have needed your passport at time of purchase.
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13 November 2018, 04:27 PM | #21 |
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Doin big things Seth lookin good
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13 November 2018, 09:01 PM | #22 |
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Keep the photo of passport in your phone, in most cases the number of passport is enough for tax refund papers
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13 November 2018, 09:05 PM | #23 |
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Don’t think it can be done now unless you can go back to the store as they would need to help you with the paperwork. Enjoy the rest of the trip!
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As others mentioned you need the global blue stamp and the paper work.
I found in Italy I normally had to ask for the tax free stamp, or they wouldn’t do it. Food and wine is too good in Italy I’m head back next summer looking forward to it. |
18 November 2018, 12:28 AM | #25 |
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You will need the goods with you at the VAT refund window.
It is always best if the store completes the form (usually only the large retailers do this). Certain retailers (eg Gucci and others) have a “premier” window which enables you to speed through the line. If the retailer has not done the paper work for you it will be a huge PIA. You can get the refund in any currency, but there will be an exchange rate charge to get it in dollars or a non-euro currency. Or, you can ask to have it put on your credit card. Leave plenty of extra time to do this, especially if you have non-premier items. Passport control in Rome can sometimes be an hour wait, and that is AFTER the VAT refund windows, so keep that in mind.
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