Hello,
In his post entitled "How to Claim VAT Refunds", Rick writes at some point the following: "Some stores may offer to handle the rest of the hassle for you (if they provide this service, they likely have some sort of “Tax Free” sticker in the window). *If you’re charming and at the right store, try talking the merchant into mailing your documents for you** and reimbursing your credit card on the spot. You may also be able to take your paperwork to a nearby third-party agency to get an immediate cash refund (minus a commission for the quick service; these tend to be located at money-exchange counters near touristy landmarks). In either case, you’ll still need to get the documents stamped at the border, then mail them back; if they never receive the documents, they’ll charge the refund to your credit card.*"
There is something I don't get. If the store is nice enough to mail the documents for you, how can you then get the documents stamped at the border ?
Thank you,
Jean-Marie