Hello, I am a crystal expert. Swarovski crystals are made in Austria and are considered luxury goods. In most countries, luxury goods are subject to high taxes, which can vary depending on the country and the specific product.
In terms of the tax refund for Swarovski crystals, it depends on the country you are in and the tax policy of that country. In general, if you are a non-resident of the country and you purchase Swarovski crystals and other luxury goods, you may be eligible for a tax refund. However, the amount of the refund will depend on the tax rate in the country you are in and the specific product you are purchasing.
As for Nike shoes, the tax refund policy may vary depending on the country and the specific product. In some countries, Nike shoes may be considered luxury goods and subject to high taxes, while in other countries, they may not be subject to taxes at all. It's best to check with the local tax authorities or the retailer where you plan to purchase the shoes for more information on the tax refund policy ?
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I originally drove on the highway in southern France. Each section had a different toll. Some had toll booths where you had to take a card, while others required you to pay first without a card. Look at the signs above the toll booths to see if you need to take the ETC lane or the regular lane with the toll sign. There was a toll to get to Paris, and there was a toll on one section of the highway to Monaco. There were no tolls on the highways in southern France, but I remember there was an automatic machine at Nice airport that could exchange paper money for coins. I think the toll machines automatically counted the coins you put in, so you didn't have to count them yourself. There were a lot of one-way streets in France, especially in small towns, and the roads were very narrow. Also, always lock your car doors when you leave it, because we were waiting at a red light on a road in Gannat and someone opened our trunk. Fortunately, we had read in the guidebook to lock the car doors before getting out, so we didn't get stolen. This time, we picked up the car in Paris and drove to the Loire Valley ?
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