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Remember in one of my previous posts when I compared the prices of one identical dress at two different stores in Kuwait? Well, here's another interesting price comparison brought to our attention by the owner of "Pinkmoon Boutique". Apparently, this grey coat by Graham & Spencer is 66 pounds more expensive at Net-a-porter than it is at MyPinkmoon, and that's excluding the minimum 30 pounds shipping fee you would have to pay for international shipping.

Still not convinced? Then check out the price difference of Paul & Joe's Loose fitting silk black and beige dress at Pinkmoon and ShopBop.com. Interesting, isn't it?


Pinkmoon Boutique owner has also added that: "At Pinkmoon, we have a lot of designers that other sites carry, but with us you not only get a great price, you get it the next day". Very convenient!

Brands sold at Pinkmoon include: Botkier, Development, Graham & Spencer, Julie Sandlau, Kenneth Jay Lane, Mannoush (coming soon), Mint, Paul & Joe, Paul & Joe Sister, T-Bags, Tibi, True Religion.

So what's the lesson learned from this post? Do your homework and research before you spend and splurge.
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Anonymous said…
In order to aviod the 30lb international shipping requirement, you can use a mail forwarding company like http://www.bongous.com

They will set you up with an American address and will hold any purchases you make in the US and forward them to you in one box. It is a great service for anyone that lives outside the US!
02 December, 2007
Anonymous said…
and dont you get TAX FREE from NAP?
its been a while since they inlcuded all the gulf countried (Kuwait included of course) to their tax free scheme... if i remember correctly that resulted in very competitive pricing.
has anyone taken that into account?
02 December, 2007
Dana said…
I love your website its so helpful but I wanted to ask I am going to milan this january and wanted to now were i could find some nice clothes from the outlets, factories etc. Thanx
02 December, 2007
Confashion said…
cterwill33
Thanks for sharing such valuable information! I have never heard of bongous.com and it was very interesting going through their website so thanks again :)

You may also try Myusa.com. They will pay for merchandise that you wish to purchase using their Credit Card, PayPal account or Money Order. By default, Access USA will charge your credit card for all Personal Shopper orders for reimbursement. Visit their site to learn more.
http://www.myus.com/cgi-bin/members/ps_order.cgi

anonymous
I think the prices we see currently on NAP are already TAX free. If I'm not mistaken since the revamp of their website, they can identify users who visit their site and from which country they are from, so by default they'll show you the prices tax free if you're a non-EU resident.

dana
Thank you for your support :)
I shall provide you with all the details in my future post. Just keep tuned in ;)
03 December, 2007
Lala* said…
Now that's great!!
Getting me all hooked up on your blog and then you disappear for two days :-(
How am i supposed to get my daily dosage of fashion?*
03 December, 2007
Anonymous said…
Net-a-Porter is tax free in terms of VAT, but you still have to pay import duties and taxes, which are about 15 pounds per item, plus 30 pounds shipping for first item plus more for each additional item.
03 December, 2007
Confashion said…
lala*
I'm back ;)

anonymous
They were much better when they first started...
03 December, 2007
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