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Any good prices on watches in Duty free?

  • 04-07-2023 11:20am
    #1
    Treppen
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    Flying to States next week (Boston) , did anyone ever purchase a bargain in duty free/Loop.

    Looking for Seiko, Tissot or Casio.

    What's the story in the States, can you claim the tax back in local stores?



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  • #2
    ironictoaster
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    I don’t think I’ve ever seen watches in duty free in Dublin Airport. I am pretty sure the US doesn’t do tax free shopping either.



  • #3
    Treppen
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120803667#Comment_120803667

    Same here that's why I was asking, although I've never looked for them either. Probably some Tommy Hilfiger or Hugo Boss stuff ...



  • #4
    CalamariFritti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭CalamariFritti


    Of course you could just pick up a watch over there in any shop. Prices usually a little lower than here except for obvious European import brands plus instead of 23% VAT you'd pay 6% sales tax.

    Strictly speaking you're probably obliged to declare when bringing it back but if you just have it on your wrist who'd know?

    Edit: I have no idea about claiming the sales tax back as a foreigner, declaring an export essentially. Maybe you could but then there's probably forms etc. Would you just attract attention to yourself meaning you'd definitely be on the hook for duty/VAT?



  • #5
    Treppen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,626 ✭✭✭Treppen


    Ya good point, I've heard of people going to stores in Japan and they give you the tax back there and then!!



  • #6
    artanevilla
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,832 Mod ✭✭✭✭artanevilla


    Never seen a bargain on watches in Dublin airport, sometimes the retail price is higher than outside even.



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