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 prices 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 prices 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 prices 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.
Hi guys. Wonder if I purchase a chanel Gst in US or Dubai would be cheaper? And how much different? Thanks
Hi Alana, though Dubai promotes zero tax on goods, the products are expensive. I would just get it in the US. The Chanel GST is discontinued for now.
Hi guys,
I’ll be travelling to Hong Kong soon? Can anyone advise me the price in Hong Kong for classic flap size medium and jumbo? Thank you in advance 🙂
hi guys
i live in New York and i’m looking to purchase the new chanel le boy medium bag, will it be cheaper to buy it in Europe? I’m traveling to Rome London and Spain in the summer! How do i apply for the VAT refund? can anyone comment? thx!
Hi Denia, Europe is cheaper with tax-refund. Rome has the highest tax-refund. I think these two articles are interesting:
http://www.bragmybag.com/where-to-buy-chanel-bag-the-cheapest/
http://www.bragmybag.com/where-to-find-highest-tax-refund-for-chanel-bag/
The second article talk about the tax-refund process
Hi, I’m going to Spain next week….wish to get a Chanel medium double flap, would it be cheaper to buy Chanel in Spain?
HI Emily, please read these:
http://www.bragmybag.com/where-to-buy-chanel-bag-the-cheapest/
http://www.bragmybag.com/where-to-find-highest-tax-refund-for-chanel-bag/
Would it be cheaper to buy a Chanel bag in the UK or Canada?
Hi Diana, we did an intensive research about this topic, the articles will be published over a few weeks. But here are the facts that we’ve found:
I assume you’re not a UK or Canada citizen. (where are you actually from?)
If you’re a tourist and you buy a Chanel bag in the UK, and you can get tax-refund, it will be cheaper than to buy in Canada.
Sorry, is eur €2830.
Hi, I just purchased the Chanel GST in Athen, Greece. The price is eur €2850 before VAT refund.
Hi, may I know the VAT refund for purchases in Istanbul ?
Its 4.5%
What about Chanel price in Saudi? Anyone has any idea?
Hi, I’ll be traveling to Greece Athen, Prague and Dubai, can advice which country to purchase Chanel GST is cheaper ?
Hi Mavis, Greece is the cheapest. Dubai is tax-free, but its still more expensive. In Greece, you can get VAT back.
Hi I’m looking for a Chanel boy bag medium in black however they are all sold out in Australia. Where can I find one ?
Hi im wondering if I buy a chanel boy bag in dubai airport if it will be much cheaper than uk stores? I am after a medium or large boy bag . Many thanks in advance for your advice.
Hi Dani, I belief UK is cheaper because they hv tax-refund if you’re a tourist. We know Dubai is tax-free, but if I am not wrong the prices are still steep. You can compare the prices here: http://www.bragmybag.com/chanel-bags-prices/ when you arrive in Dubai