Hello!
I have heard that top German manufacturers of bathroom fittings (e.g. Grohe, etc.) can be purchased 30% - 50% cheaper in other European countries (e.g. the Netherlands).
Can anyone confirm this or provide more information about this kind of "re-import"?
Thank you and best regards
Falke
I have heard that top German manufacturers of bathroom fittings (e.g. Grohe, etc.) can be purchased 30% - 50% cheaper in other European countries (e.g. the Netherlands).
Can anyone confirm this or provide more information about this kind of "re-import"?
Thank you and best regards
Falke
Hello!
At least buying in the Netherlands offers the opportunity to visit a coffee shop :p.
Otherwise, the "top brand manufacturer" Grohe is heavily discounted at hardware stores, for example Globus, with the 1000 series offered at about 60% off the list price.
I will still check out how the high-end products compare. The specialist retailer wants 1,600 euros (minus 20%) for the Grohe shower bar – I find that a bit excessive.
However, bathtubs are significantly cheaper abroad. My Kaldewei imitation (400 liters (105 gallons) capacity) cost only 880 Deutsche Marks instead of 5,000.
So, keep your eyes open – and enjoy your time in the Netherlands 🙂!
Regards,
TomTom1
At least buying in the Netherlands offers the opportunity to visit a coffee shop :p.
Otherwise, the "top brand manufacturer" Grohe is heavily discounted at hardware stores, for example Globus, with the 1000 series offered at about 60% off the list price.
I will still check out how the high-end products compare. The specialist retailer wants 1,600 euros (minus 20%) for the Grohe shower bar – I find that a bit excessive.
However, bathtubs are significantly cheaper abroad. My Kaldewei imitation (400 liters (105 gallons) capacity) cost only 880 Deutsche Marks instead of 5,000.
So, keep your eyes open – and enjoy your time in the Netherlands 🙂!
Regards,
TomTom1