Right, let’s dive in. First things first, forget that nonsense about only owning nine bags. Like, seriously? Who’s counting? *I’m* not counting… Okay, maybe a little. But seriously, you do you. Buy all the Chanels your heart (and bank account) desires.
Now, where to get this tax-free magic? Well, Heathrow Airport is definitely on the list. I saw something about a bag costing £3708 there. I’m not sure about the exact math. You’ll have to ask the staff at the Chanel boutique. However, it is important to do price comparison with the price at UK’s boutiques so that you can be 100% sure that you are getting the best deal.
But hold up, because here’s where things get a bit wonky. Brexit threw a wrench in everything, didn’t it? Now, if you’re a non-EU citizen (including us Brits now, *sob*), you *should* be able to reclaim the tax on purchases made in the UK. This is great news for all those British travellers who want to buy Chanel at Heathrow. But make sure you know the rules and get the right forms filled out. Otherwise, you’ll be kicking yourself later.
I remember trying to do this in Paris once. Total disaster! I spent like, an hour at the airport trying to get my VAT refund and the line was insane. I swear, I almost missed my flight. So, pro tip: give yourself PLENTY of time. Like, show up at the airport a whole day early. Okay, maybe not a day, but you get the idea.
Oh, and speaking of Paris… Charles de Gaulle Airport has duty-free shopping too, including bags. It’s worth checking out if you happen to be flying through there. I’m not sure about the prices compared to Heathrow, but hey, more options are always good, right?
And then there’s the whole Japan thing. I’ve heard whispers that Chanel might be cheaper there compared to the US, UK, and Singapore. I’m not 100% sure on the details, but it’s worth doing some research before you pull the trigger. Currency exchange rates and all that jazz play a big role.
