Do you have any idea how much money you will save if you can get a 10% discount on a Chanel classic flap bag? That’s more than $400 USD. Wouldn’t be beautiful if you can use that extra money and change it into a gorgeous Chanel wallet. Now you have your Chanel dream bag with a Chanel wallet inside. If that’s what you want, then read on…
First of all, Chanel classic flap bags certainly never go on sales. I never heard of that. But they do discount their seasonal bags.
There are several ways to get your Chanel classic flap bag discounted:
1. Buy Chanel at Heathrow airport
There is a tax-free area in Heathrow airport, London, that sells Chanel product. And obviously all prices are already excluded taxes. So even EU citizen can enjoy this advantage.
2. Get VAT-refund
This is not something new, but as a NON-EU citizen, you are allowed to get tax-refund on all your purchases in Europe. How much tax-refund you can get depends entirely on the country you are in. I put together a list here:
A lot of girls travel from Asia and US, and even Canada just to buy their dream bag for a lower price. Especially Asia has, due to high demand, ridiculous high prices.
Now that you know you can buy Chanel bags cheaper, also understand that stocks are usually limited. So when you find your dream bag, don’t hesitate and wait. Avoid disappointment and buy it before it runs out of stock.
3. Buy at tax-free area in US. Some states don’t inject taxes on products, so you can get your dream bag for cheaper price.
If you want to read more about buying Chanel bags cheaper, I recommend the article: Buying designer brands for a cheaper price. It’s an extensive summary including explanation of how the VAT refund works.
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Hi Sassy,
I would like to grab a Chanel classic Medium in Amsterdam, is the price 3950 euro is including VAT? How much is the VAT in Amsterdam? Do you have any idea whether Amsterdam hold a lot of stock in Medium Classic? Has anyone experience asking them to holding stock? I only have 12 hours transit in Amsterdam, i really wish they can hold the stock for me.
Appreciate your reply.
Cheers,
Winnie
Hi Winnie,
I will try to answer you questions:
Our latest price updates: http://bragmybag.com/chanel-bags-prices/
The Chanel Classic Flap Bag in Medium/Large is priced at €3550 euro’s, the €3950 euro price is for the jumbo size. VAT in Amsterdam is 21 percent, but generally you get 11 – 13 percent off, because you need to pay administration fee and so on… for applying and processing your tax-refund. Generally Amsterdam has stock, but recently Chanel had announced not to give any information (also on the phone) about its stock of their iconic bags which includes the classic flap bag.
You can still try to call them and make a reservation, you never know right?
Please keep us updated =)
Hi Alex,
Thank you for your reply. So I will assume the euro3550 is including VAT? I did tried to call Chanel in Amsterdam, SA told me to send them an email. Anyway, I will try to call and ask them to reserve it if possible. And also did chanel have any zip around wallet? Do you have the price for it?
Cheers
Winnie
Hi Winnie, have you checked our previous post about the Chanel Wallets? http://www.bragmybag.com/?s=chanel+wallets
Please read them, we’ve covered the latest.
3550 euro is + VAT btw.
Keep us informed =)
Hi Alex,
Do Chanel have any zip around wallet? Do you have the photo and price for Chanel wallet? Appreciate your reply.
Winnie
The only prices we have for now are these: http://www.bragmybag.com/?s=chanel+wallets
if i buy a chanel bag in amsterdam and get the vat refund do i have to pay duty once i enter back into canada? because i know they give u one of those forms that u need to check off what ur bringing back and the amount it was bought for
Yes, you have too. But my friend just wore it and pass the custom. She threw boxes away.