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Re: Going to Geneva

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Yes, if the dollar strengthens significantly it might make a difference. Currently an Aqua Terra Automatic with metal bracelet lists for Swiss Francs 3100, which is now $2400. Most shops will take off about 7% for cash and diplomats, or visitors can get the VAT taken off for another 7%: that's still $2050 dollars. I've seen the watches on internet for about $1850.
I've explained this in the shops, trying to get them to come down so I could buy a watch, but they don't believe that prices can be less outside of Europe.

: In general I would agree. However, for those
: who live outside of Europe, we can expect a
: discount due to the EU tax. This can make a
: Geneva shopping trip about even with
: standard US retail prices. Should the dollar
: strengthen at all against the Euro, or Swiss
: Franc, then you may come out ahead.

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