Problem with many people is that they listen to their tour guide/manager telling them the best place to get a watch is in Switzerland. Well, it is the best place to get a watch if u need to get one at the HIGHEST price!!!
My shopping experience in Milan has been quite positive, starting from the airport. The Italians are warm and friendly. As the economy isnt good, they are practical. Some may not be well versed in English but they try their best to communicate and assist. At the airport, i was able to get a discount for a private car service, making it even cheaper than getting a cab to the city! In addition, u have someone lugging all your luggage for u and we travelled to our hotel in comfort, in a Chyrsler Voyager. For watches, typically when u visit a watch boutique, the price is fixed. Well, over there... the prices can be negotiated and their service is excellent! Unlike France, u can actually get back a big chunk of the VAT (just credit back into your card instead of taking cash).
HKers are pragmatic people... they know where to find a good deal. Cant go wrong!
Ed.YEO wrote:sys12345 wrote:Its not really worth buying watches at the airport. I have checked the prices... not good.
Truth is, its not really worth getting watches in Paris either... usually more expensive and u get a lower tax refund...
A lot of HongKongers in the other forum are suggesting to hoot watches in Italy than any other countries due to their higher VAT refund... SWITZERLAND is the most ex one... can claim only much lesser than any other countries...
