I have a relative traveling from Russia, who can get me Chanel bag from Chanel boutique in Moscow. Due to currency fluctuation and sales tax difference I can get 19 for 4732 vs local 4800+sales tax, which would be like $300 savings. Not much, but I’m cheap. I don’t like Chanel that much, but it seems like a good investment. So from the investment perspective - would you buy 19, 19 maxi, boy bag, Gabrielle or WoC? And would you buy it in neutral color and material or buy the latest fashion?

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If you don’t like Chanel then I wouldn’t want to buy it for the sake of an investment. You buy bags to use, not to sell. There are far higher investment options on ROI than handbags... plus if you decide to sell them even with the price increase be prepared to take a cut for resellers or spend hours and hours finding the right buyer

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From investment perspective I’d opt for the classic flaps, $300 isn’t that much in saving compared to what you can get from VAT refunds

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VAT refunds are only available to non-local citizens which you claim at the airport. If your Uncle is Russian then he won’t be eligible for a VAT refund. You need a foreign passport to claim a VAT refund.

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Only saving $300? Aren’t the import taxes/duties more than that?

Also, getting to know him I wouldn’t be surprised if he mentioned 3 luxury bags in his declaration when he was leaving US just in case.

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