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Re: Buffet Factory Buying

Author: bawa
Date: 2007-01-10 07:44

My neighbour recently bought an oboe for his daughter. The price they were quoted in the best woodwind shop here was almost 9000 euros and no discount (for oboes) and no choice: they would order one and no return.

Fortunately, a professional oboist friend of the teacher was going to Paris and visiting the Marigaux factory. The one he chose for her (the same model) eventually worked out at around 6000 euros, so it was really worth the visit. I guess there are a lot more to choose from in Paris, both in terms of instruments and dealers/shops...this is including VAT.

VAT returns are done differently in different EU countries. You always pay VAT (16% to 20% depending on country) and ask the shop for a VAT refund form. Make sure the shop has them before purchasing!! Some stores do it only for goods over a certain minimum amount.
Then when you leave for a non-EU country with a non-EU passport, here at the airport you have to show them the bill and the goods you are asking the refund for. You can ask for a refund in a cheque or on a credit card. You post the documents in the envelope that comes with it (there's a post box at hand) and you should get your refund within 3 months. Credit card is faster and safer. I think if you a non-EU citizen resident in an EU country, you have to pay VAT on goods until you actually leave but you shall have to check that out.

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