Watches - Rolex, tag etc

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You cannot claim back sales tax. But you can wear it on the flight back

[3Lions]

Originally Posted by nevertoomuch

All this is completely new to me - how would I claim tax back at the airport? Do all purchases incur a purchase tax?

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Everything has sales tax of between 6&7% depending on which county you are in. I am sure we used to get the tax back. Macy's used to give you a card too, where they would take the tax off at point of purchase if you could prove you lived outside the U.S.

[Amscss]

Originally Posted by mrs rcch

Hahaha, my OH went for a "look" and came out with a watch for himself, and one for our sons 21st... He's not allowed to "look" now

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They also have a very good website with most of their stock on it - you can get a very good idea of what second hand luxury watches go for on there - blowers-jewellers

[Sew109]

My watch (in 1998) was about £500 cheaper in the UK I bought it with slot winnings 😄

[DonnaD]

Originally Posted by 3Lions

Everything has sales tax of between 6&7% depending on which county you are in. I am sure we used to get the tax back. Macy's used to give you a card too, where they would take the tax off at point of purchase if you could prove you lived outside the U.S.

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Macy's doesn't really give you the tax back, the US doesn't have a "tax free for tourists scheme" like the UK. They give overseas visitors a discount to make up for not being able to offer a discount for taking out a Macy's store card.

[nevertoomuch]

Originally Posted by Amscss

They also have a very good website with most of their stock on it - you can get a very good idea of what second hand luxury watches go for on there - blowers-jewellers

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thanks for the link. Yes, some lovely pieces on there for sure. After bit of a chat with DH it seems he quite happy with his make do watch but would quite like to change his car

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