I was planning on getting a new pair tomorrow but I’m going to Italy in a week for vacation. Should I wait to get them there?

    • lom@sh.itjust.works
      3·
      1 year ago

      Huh? I really doubt that. And sales tax is lower in the states, plus if you go to REI or so you’d have a way better return policy

      • cryball
        3·
        1 year ago

        Sales tax is going to influence maybe 10%, but that is far outweighed by the non tax price differences. I’ve gathered a couple of examples from REI and Oliunid (italian store) below. Oliunid prices include EU sales tax.

        • Miura VS: $199 versus 119e ($133)
        • Otaki: $209 versus ~150e ($170)
        • Genius: $219 versus ~150e ($170)

        I would fathom that a big reason why laspo shoes are more expensive in US versus Italy is the factory location. The shoes are made in Italy and then have to be shipped to US.