What will be a good buy in Paris. Someone told me bags are 20% cheaper. What are popular models?

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What will be a good buy in Paris. Someone told me bags are 20% cheaper. What are popular models?

Answer 1

Yes, movies, bags, belts, jewelry are really cheap from the African guys that sell this on the streets.  

Otherwise not.  Same prices you'd pay anywhere else (except during soldes).  During Soldes you can get things VERY cheap (but usually only the crappy stuff).

Sorry to put a damper on things but there's nothing really cheap to be had in Paris.  Unless you're not worried about buying knock-offs.

Except for food.  Food is cheap (especially fruit).

Answer 2

that depends on the shop but I found bags to be more expensive !

Answer 3

never heard bags r cheaper in paris... a good buy hmùm u could buy a snow globe with eiffel tower in it haha so cliché.i think u'll see there and i'm sure u'll like something

Answer 4

Okay, because of the dismal euro = dollar rate, they are no longer cheaper.  

I assume you are talking about designer goods like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, or Hermes.  If you buy more than 175 euros in one store in one day, you are entitled to get your VAT (value-added-tax) back for SOME STORES (you have to ask) if you don't live in the EU nation.  However, most stores will not refund you the full 19%.  They will most likely refund you 12%, sometimes up to 15% if they are "generous."

If you were going a few years ago when the dollar=euro exchange rate was very good, like 1=1, then the bags from those stores would have actually been 12% cheaper than in the States.  But now, because the exchange rate is more like 1 = 1.6, they are actually more expensive if you do the math, even w/ the VAT refund.

The "good" things to buy in Paris would be something that are hard to find in the States, something unique.  I bought a pair of boots and other clothes from brands that were not available in the States (NOT H&M or Zara, please!  So much cheaper in the States!).