My wife bought a LV bag (Paris). She has the VAT form--but its not certified in the EU. What can she do now?

Question

We have the forms, but since she did not get the forms certified before she left Germany (her last airport stop in the EU), we can't use the envelope she got with the forms. The amount of the refund is over $100...so if we have to go through a 3rd party agency, that's OK....we just don't want to lose out on this money. She bought the bag as a favor for our youngest daughter...and now feels bad that this gap could cost our daughter that extra $100. Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

You must have your refund voucher stamped by customs in order to receive a sales tax refund.

Sorry, but none of the companies that will do the refund in the states will do so without the stamped form.