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sonypc100 · 9 March 2010, 03:27 AM

Hi

Like to know if anyone has seen Panerai on sale, tax free at an airport.

I travel USA/Carribbean/Euro airports frequently and a tax free saving would be great!

Checked on their site but cannot find any.

Thanks

Rich

Nahligah · 9 March 2010, 04:07 AM

I know for sure that they don't sell Panerai at Schiphol [Amsterdam]

sonypc100 · 9 March 2010, 05:11 AM

thanks Alex - PAM 88, nice watch its at the top of my list!

A1000 · 9 March 2010, 05:18 AM

Been through Heathrow T3 & 5 in the last few weeks and neither had Panerai.

sonypc100 · 9 March 2010, 05:25 AM

mmm maybe no airports do, I suppose there is a chance that Italian airports might but its doubtful

HL65 · 9 March 2010, 05:50 AM

I have been to the Dubai airport--can not remeber if they had Panerai but they had Rolex and a bunch of others! Very high end shopping there so would not surprise me if they did.

ersnyder · 9 March 2010, 10:36 AM

Never seen one in a domestic airport. But, I don't get Intl very often.

DanP · 9 March 2010, 04:37 PM

Not one in Hong Kong int if that helps any. I was just there

sonypc100 · 9 March 2010, 06:31 PM

Thanks, looks like my grand plan of a shiny new tax free Pam has died!

TheDude · 9 March 2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sonypc100

Thanks, looks like my grand plan of a shiny new tax free Pam has died!

Countries participating in visitor "sales tax refunds"

1. Canada – Visitors are allowed to get the provincial sales tax (PST) portion of the purchase back, with the tax being a minimum of $50 CDN per purchase.
2. Japan – Visitors who spend more than 10,001 yen on any given day are allowed to get the 5% sales tax refunded.
3. Taiwan – Receipts showing a spending of NT$3,000 on any single day.
4. United Kingdom – European countries call it VAT (value added taxes). UK’s VAT is currently at 17.5% with the minimum amount £30 GBP to qualify.

Obviously #4 doesn't help you...

canwatchco · 10 March 2010, 02:18 AM

Do you only visit airports? :-)

Step outside and get some fresh air. If you can take a day to visit Barcelona, you will get extra benefits. I found a dealer who both discounted and prepared the tax refund. And, this store had the biggest collection of Panerai I have ever seen in one place! I left there with a 312!

oyvindmc · 27 February 2012, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by canwatchco

Do you only visit airports? :-)

Step outside and get some fresh air. If you can take a day to visit Barcelona, you will get extra benefits. I found a dealer who both discounted and prepared the tax refund. And, this store had the biggest collection of Panerai I have ever seen in one place! I left there with a 312!

Which dealer did you visit in Barcelona?

PGAPRO · 3 March 2012, 10:12 AM

Turks and Caicos has the line at the airport.

Evan614 · 3 March 2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PGAPRO

Turks and Caicos has the line at the airport.

I was just there in November and didn't see any PAMs. I saw some decent prices on Rolex though.
I'll have to look again this summer.
I did see some PAMs on the island. they have a row of shops and one place did have.

Perilo · 3 March 2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonypc100

Hi

Like to know if anyone has seen Panerai on sale, tax free at an airport.

I travel USA/Carribbean/Euro airports frequently and a tax free saving would be great!

Checked on their site but cannot find any.

Thanks

Rich

Hey Rich as a 1K+ per year air traveler and an avid watch collector I have spent many many hours killing time in airports on nearly every continent in this great world and have yet to see a Panerai for sale...sorry mate!! Good luck on the search as it can be half the fun...

CPD · 4 March 2012, 12:50 PM

I'm willing to bet my Pam 312N that they don't sell Panerai in any US airport.

9 March 2010, 03:27 AM	#1
sonypc100 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Leeds, UK Watch: SS Daytona, GMT II Posts: 73	Anyone seen Panerai at an airport store? Hi Like to know if anyone has seen Panerai on sale, tax free at an airport. I travel USA/Carribbean/Euro airports frequently and a tax free saving would be great! Checked on their site but cannot find any. Thanks Rich

9 March 2010, 05:50 AM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	I have been to the Dubai airport--can not remeber if they had Panerai but they had Rolex and a bunch of others! Very high end shopping there so would not surprise me if they did. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 March 2010, 04:07 AM	#2
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	I know for sure that they don't sell Panerai at Schiphol [Amsterdam]

9 March 2010, 05:11 AM	#3
sonypc100 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Leeds, UK Watch: SS Daytona, GMT II Posts: 73	thanks Alex - PAM 88, nice watch its at the top of my list!

9 March 2010, 05:18 AM	#4
A1000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adrian Location: UK Posts: 953	Been through Heathrow T3 & 5 in the last few weeks and neither had Panerai. __________________ Rolex 16610LV (2007) PAM 312K (2009) PAM 292K (2009)

9 March 2010, 05:25 AM	#5
sonypc100 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Leeds, UK Watch: SS Daytona, GMT II Posts: 73	mmm maybe no airports do, I suppose there is a chance that Italian airports might but its doubtful

9 March 2010, 10:36 AM	#7
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Never seen one in a domestic airport. But, I don't get Intl very often.

9 March 2010, 04:37 PM	#8
DanP Banned Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Dan P Location: Vancouver. Canada Watch: GV-U-Kno-Me :) Posts: 2,436	Not one in Hong Kong int if that helps any. I was just there

9 March 2010, 06:31 PM	#9
sonypc100 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Leeds, UK Watch: SS Daytona, GMT II Posts: 73	Thanks, looks like my grand plan of a shiny new tax free Pam has died!

10 March 2010, 02:18 AM	#11
canwatchco "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bobby Location: Montreal Posts: 6,425	Do you only visit airports? :-) Step outside and get some fresh air. If you can take a day to visit Barcelona, you will get extra benefits. I found a dealer who both discounted and prepared the tax refund. And, this store had the biggest collection of Panerai I have ever seen in one place! I left there with a 312!

3 March 2012, 10:12 AM	#13
PGAPRO "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: US Watch: Rolex WG Daytona Posts: 747	Turks and Caicos has the line at the airport.

4 March 2012, 12:50 PM	#16
CPD Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Johnny Location: Chicago Watch: DSSD & PANERAI 312 Posts: 79	I'm willing to bet my Pam 312N that they don't sell Panerai in any US airport.

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