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You can ask for a discount but asking them to evade tax is probably not a good idea if that's what you mean. As a tourist you may be entitled to claim sales tax back at the point of exit (airport). Ask/Google about this in advance.Do jewllers in the diamond district scratch off the taxes when paying cash?
CC purchases usually benefit from certain insurance cover. Check the terms & conditions of you specific card.Is there any reason why paying by credit card should be the way to go? Safer?
Again check your card details. Normally there is a foreign exchange margin of 1.75%+ included when converting back to €. CC purchases or cash withdrawals from an account preloaded with cash is often the most cost effective way to access foreign currency.Anyone know if the rate of the dollar when using the credit card is (1) the same (2) better (3) worst than buying from the bank?
Some CCs charge 1.75% forex margin. Some may charge more. Check your card's terms & conditions and the CC cost surveys at www.itsyourmoney.ie . However it is usually competitive with other ways of making purchases outside the € zone.I have generally found the rate I get via my credit card is better than the one I get for fx cash at the branch. Especially true when getting 1% back using my AmEx Blue card.
Do jewllers in the diamond district scratch off the taxes when paying cash?
I think there is a scheme whereby you can get state tax back if you are a visitor. It depends on the state though (I am pretty sure Texas does but not 100% certain). Check with the NY state tax website.
If rebate forms are at the airport remember that newark is in NJ.
Good luck with the proposal!
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