A little research shows where you can find the cheapest place to buy your Chanel dream bag. A couple percentage discount is already a few of hundred bucks less and you can use the extra money to buy something else, don’t you agree?
Until today, Chanel has increased their Replica Shopping every year, but when comparing EU, Asia and US, the cheapest place is still Europe. If you are a NON-EU citizen, you can enjoy a whopping 12% tax advantage. And if not, you can still fly over to Heathrow airport and buy in the tax-free area.
Even if we don’t include the EU tax advantage, it still cheaper to buy in Europe, thanks to currency exchange. The price of a Chanel reissue 226 cost €3,450, while you are paying $4,900 in the US (prices from 2012).
Maybe the price differences has to do with the shipping cost, Chanel bags are made in France, Spain and Italy, but to get into the US or Hong Kong, they need be transported. On the other hand, the extreme high-demand on luxury products in Asia are pulling the Replica Shopping up, people in Hong Kong are willing to stand in line just to get INTO the Chanel boutique. How amazing is that?
Now that might explain the ridiculous Replica Shopping in Hong Kong. But for me, I love shopping Chanel in France, especially in Paris. It’s like picking your fruit fresh from the tree. And they have 12 boutiques available, with nice and professionally trained SA’s to assist me. I love Chanel and I love Paris!
UPDATE: You can find the latest information about buying Chanel bags cheaper here.
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Hi!!
I love this website. Soo helpful!
I am going to travel to London, Seoul and Singapore soon and wonder where would be the best place to get Chanel boy small or medium bag. It sounds like London is the cheapest place based on the reviews.. But then is it cheaper to buy at the airport (flying out from T5) or a store in London (selfridge) and get tax return… I thought if I go to the store, there will be more option to choose for me which is a plus. Let me know your thoughts! Thank you sooo much!!!!
hiiii! Yes London will be the best choice then. Its much cheaper to buy a bag at the Heathrow airport tax-free area. However, they do not stock iconic bags like the Boy Chanel quilted Flap Bags. So you need to buy this bag in London. The good news is that there are plenty of boutiques including Selfridge.
The second idea is also wonderful because as you say, there are more choices in the city. But when you find your favorite bag, you should just buy. These bags get sold out very quickly. Keep us informed!
Hi,
I live in the UK but I’m not an EU citizen, how do I get the 12% off?
Hi Tiger, that depends. What are you doing in UK? Are you studying or working? If so, then that means that you can get tax-refund when you leave the country. Everything you buy in your last three months can be tax-refunded.