First off, I saw a bunch of ads mentioning “Goyard belt 皮带/腰带” and places like The RealReal offering them up to 90% off. Okay, used belts. Not exactly tax-free, but DEFINITELY cheaper, so you’re kind of avoiding a tax (of being ripped off at full price, LOL). The RealReal and Poshmark are mentioned, so maybe hit those up first. Consignment is your friend! Plus, you know, recycling is good for the planet and your wallet.
Then there’s the whole “意大利退稅2023｜實試米蘭退稅！信用卡退稅2日內到帳” thing. Italy, baby! Tax refunds. Now, I’m not fluent in Italian (or whatever that language is), but the gist is clear: Milan, tax refund, credit card, and BAM, money back within two days. This is where things get interesting. If you’re actually going to Italy (lucky you!), buying a Goyard belt there and claiming the VAT refund is probably your best bet for a legitimate tax-free (well, tax-refunded) experience. Just make sure you keep ALL your receipts and do the paperwork properly. Trust me, I’ve messed that up before, and it’s a total headache.
VISITKOREA mentions “Duty Free & Tax Refunds.” Okay, Korea’s in the mix now. Duty-free shops are a classic move, although I’ve found that sometimes the “duty-free” price isn’t *that* much cheaper than just finding a sale somewhere else. Still worth checking out, though.
Now, here’s where it gets a little…muddy. “Updated list of departure tax refund stores in Shanghai.” Shanghai? So, you could potentially buy a Goyard belt in Shanghai and get a tax refund when you leave. The key word here is “departure,” meaning you gotta be leaving the country. This also makes me wonder if there is a hidden meaning behind all these ads that they are all from China??
Grailed is another option, like The RealReal but more focused on clothes. Another potential source of discounted belts. I would do your research on prices and authenticity before buying!
So, to recap (sort of):
* Consignment/Used: The RealReal, Poshmark, Grailed are all good starting points. Less tax is good, but you’re buying used.
* Travel to Italy/Korea: VAT refunds and duty-free shops are your friends. But you need to, like, actually go there.
* Shanghai Departure Tax Refund: Maybe? If you’re already leaving Shanghai, check it out. Seems kinda specific.
