First off, forget about the airport being some magical discount wonderland. I mean, sure, sometimes you *might* get a VAT refund (Value Added Tax, basically sales tax) which knocks a bit off, BUT, as one person pointed out, their Dior bag in France, airport *and* city boutique, was the same price. Still cheaper than the US though, so that’s something, right?
Now, Greece specifically… well, the documents mention Athens having high-end fashion stores, like Dior, on Voukourestiou Street. That’s a good sign! It means they *carry* Dior. But is it *cheaper*? That’s the million-dollar question (or, you know, the few-thousand-euro-bag question).
Here’s the thing, and this is where it gets a little messy: Europe is usually where most luxury goods are *made*, especially France and Italy. This makes sense, right? Less shipping = potentially lower costs. Plus, the VAT refund thing *can* be a game-changer. One of the documents mentioned that with the VAT deduction, you can get quite the savings.
However, I can’t explicitly say that Dior is cheaper in Greece without more info. It probably boils down to a few things:
* The exchange rate: This thing fluctuates like crazy! What’s a good deal today might be meh tomorrow.
* VAT refund policies: Different countries have different rules and percentages. Gotta do your homework!
* Store markups: Even within Europe, stores can set their own prices to some degree.
So, realistically, there’s no guarantee that Dior will be cheaper in Greece compared to, say, France or Italy. But *could* it be? Absolutely! Especially if you factor in the potential VAT refund and the fact that you’re closer to the source.
Honestly, my advice? If you’re heading to Greece and dreaming of a Dior bag, do some price comparisons *before* you go. Check online prices in the US, UK, and even Japan (one of the documents mentioned comparing prices there!). Then, when you’re in Athens, hit up Voukourestiou Street and ask about the price *including* the potential VAT refund. That’s the only way to know for sure if you’re getting a good deal.
