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Old 27 May 2017, 06:49 AM   #1
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Hello, any Brit knows a good place to get a Dj41 with tax free Shopping? I'm not travelling through Heathrow unfortunately so that's not an option. I'm also gonna travel to Lisboa afterwards if you guys can help I'd much appreciate it. In Morocco prices are quite high and we only have grey retailers and one AD.
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Old 27 May 2017, 08:08 AM   #2
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Old 27 May 2017, 08:25 AM   #3
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Which boutique is this? I can't seem to work out which one?
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Old 27 May 2017, 08:53 AM   #4
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I've had a good look around the shops in central London today (West End, Bond Street etc) and there are plenty of DJ41s around.
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Old 27 May 2017, 08:55 AM   #5
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Which boutique is this? I can't seem to work out which one?
Looks like Selfridges.
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Old 27 May 2017, 09:29 AM   #6
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Which boutique is this? I can't seem to work out which one?


It's at selfridges...


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Old 27 May 2017, 12:50 PM   #7
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Is that 6950£? That's the one I'm looking for :)
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Old 27 May 2017, 01:20 PM   #8
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I've had a good look around the shops in central London today (West End, Bond Street etc) and there are plenty of DJ41s around.
All ADs or grey shops ? Would love some addresses if you don't mind as I'm sure Harrods and Selfridges will have some not sure I can get some discount in those 2 places
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Old 27 May 2017, 05:40 PM   #9
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If you are UK based you won't get a watch tax free unless going through Heathrow to a country outside the Eu. Wait till Brexit and when you travel back from Europe you can buy it tax free from there 😁

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Old 27 May 2017, 08:26 PM   #10
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If you are UK based you won't get a watch tax free unless going through Heathrow to a country outside the Eu. Wait till Brexit and when you travel back from Europe you can buy it tax free from there 😁

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I'm not from the UK that's why I'm asking
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Old 29 May 2017, 05:33 PM   #11
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I'm not from the UK that's why I'm asking
Buy from any AD and ask for a VAT exemption form. You pay full retail but then can claim a portion back. It won't be the full 20% but it will be quite generous I think.
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If you are UK based you won't get a watch tax free unless going through Heathrow to a country outside the Eu. Wait till Brexit and when you travel back from Europe you can buy it tax free from there 😁

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Can a UK resident claim tax back currently if purchacing in non EU countries?

I am travelling to Mexico in October - just wondered if theres an option to grab a bargain?

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Old 29 May 2017, 06:04 PM   #13
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Buy from any AD and ask for a VAT exemption form. You pay full retail but then can claim a portion back. It won't be the full 20% but it will be quite generous I think.
Yep I know I can get 13% more or less after handling fees etc, I just need to find a nice ad which can knock off some 5-10% ;) you have any flexible AD name?
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Old 1 June 2017, 11:00 PM   #14
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Yep I know I can get 13% more or less after handling fees etc, I just need to find a nice ad which can knock off some 5-10% ;) you have any flexible AD name?
Sorry no one does discount in the UK is my perception. Only vat free on airports.

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Can a UK resident claim tax back currently if purchacing in non EU countries?

I am travelling to Mexico in October - just wondered if theres an option to grab a bargain?

Yes. You you can get vat free if travelling back from Mexico. Not sure of the process but I guess y9i would claim this at the airport in Mexico.

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Old 2 June 2017, 06:45 AM   #16
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Sorry no one does discount in the UK is my perception. Only vat free on airports.

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I got a 300£ discount on a dj41 but looking for some more
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Old 2 June 2017, 07:01 AM   #17
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I got a 300£ discount on a dj41 but looking for some more
I saved over 1k on a a BLNR and more on an SD4K via Heathrow. It's the only way to save a substantial amount. However the airports don't seem to carry good ss sport stock anymore.

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Old 2 June 2017, 07:09 AM   #18
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I saved over 1k on a a BLNR and more on an SD4K via Heathrow. It's the only way to save a substantial amount. However the airports don't seem to carry good ss sport stock anymore.

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Thats 300 over the 16.6% id get from the VAT refund ;)
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Old 2 June 2017, 07:26 AM   #19
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Is there not a risk if you buy tax free outside the EU, you could get pulled over at the airport coming back and you will have to pay duty and sales tax? If they find the box and paperwork in your luggage you won't be able to say it was yours before you flew out.
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Is there not a risk if you buy tax free outside the EU, you could get pulled over at the airport coming back and you will have to pay duty and sales tax? If they find the box and paperwork in your luggage you won't be able to say it was yours before you flew out.
I'm not from the eu and not from the UK
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