Philip Stein watches

Do they still sell them in gift shop?

Yes they do....

My DW loves Phillip Stein watches.

Just make sure that if you purchase one on the ship it is declared upon returning. Princess will provide a list of large purchases to customs.

Take care,

Vinnie

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My only advice about Phillip Stein is that you should browse the internet for prices and selection before you spend your money onboard. The watches are heavily discounted on multiple websites (i.e. Overstock, ebay, etc). In many cases you can find what you want for less money....and have some recourse if there is later a problem.

Hank

My only advice about Phillip Stein is that you should browse the internet for prices and selection before you spend your money onboard. The watches are heavily discounted on multiple websites (i.e. Overstock, ebay, etc). In many cases you can find what you want for less money....and have some recourse if there is later a problem.

 

Hank

I have a ton of OBC LOL so i might buy a stein,citizen or invicta

I have a ton of OBC LOL so i might buy a stein,citizen or invicta

I bought a Citizen ecodrive and Phillip stein on different cruises, I love the PS, but the best deal was for the Citizen. Blue Angel edition for half price :D

Do they still sell them in gift shop?

On the Emerald this year, they still sell the PS.

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I bought a Citizen ecodrive and Phillip stein on different cruises, I love the PS, but the best deal was for the Citizen. Blue Angel edition for half price :D

Ditto!! If you know what you want. Buy it on the first or second day of the cruise and you can get a 10% discount. If you are elite you receive another 10% off.

Tony

My only advice about Phillip Stein is that you should browse the internet for prices and selection before you spend your money onboard. The watches are heavily discounted on multiple websites (i.e. Overstock, ebay, etc). In many cases you can find what you want for less money....and have some recourse if there is later a problem.

 

Hank

If you do decide to buy online just be careful. First there are a lot of fakes out there and if the dealer you are buying from is not a Phillip Stein authorized dealer the warranty is null and void.

Take care,

Vinnie

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I don't understand why you have to declare at customs.Not purchased in a foreign country. Please explain.

Thanks

Last Princess trip, had my Citizen Eco Drive, for the price my local jeweler cut for me. I was surprised at the very decent price on board.

I don't understand why you have to declare at customs.Not purchased in a foreign country. Please explain.

Thanks

 

Where do you consider purchases on a foreign flagged vessel to be coming from? :confused:

I don't understand why you have to declare at customs.Not purchased in a foreign country. Please explain.

Thanks

 

When you buy expensive items on the ship duty free it doesn't mean there is not duty due, just that no duty had be paid an therefore would not be reflected in the ships price. Customs will already know the value of the piece purchased and if its not declared you will pay duty and maybe a penalty.

The declaration form that is filled out states to list all items that were purchased then depending on where the item was purchased, ports visited, etc. exemptions and allowances are applied to determine the duty amount owed if any.

The rules are applied to all purchases not just what was bought in a foreign country.

Take care,

Vinnie

I've never seen these watches in the shops. I got mine on St. Thomas in a DI store. Love the watch and it included a sleep band my wife uses.

Thanks for explanation CruzVinnieCruz regarding Duty.

SharkieRool- I know it is a foreign flagged ship but my billing on Princess comes from U.S. (Santa Clarita)not Bermuda.

Does Princess report their sales on board to U.S. customs with our names etc. For me wouldn't be a problem because we never buy real expensive items on board the ship. However, last cruise I did buy about $300.00 worth of merchandise.Of course that didn't exceed the allowance.

When you buy expensive items on the ship duty free it doesn't mean there is not duty due, just that no duty had be paid an therefore would not be reflected in the ships price. Customs will already know the value of the piece purchased and if its not declared you will pay duty and maybe a penalty.

 

The declaration form that is filled out states to list all items that were purchased then depending on where the item was purchased, ports visited, etc. exemptions and allowances are applied to determine the duty amount owed if any.

 

The rules are applied to all purchases not just what was bought in a foreign country.

 

Take care,

Vinnie

I agree. That is why all cruise passengers disembarking in US ports are required to fill-out and submit the Customs Declaration form. Exemption limits for US residents and visitors are at the back of the form.

Thanks for explanation CruzVinnieCruz regarding Duty.

SharkieRool- I know it is a foreign flagged ship but my billing on Princess comes from U.S. (Santa Clarita)not Bermuda.

 

Does Princess report their sales on board to U.S. customs with our names etc. For me wouldn't be a problem because we never buy real expensive items on board the ship. However, last cruise I did buy about $300.00 worth of merchandise.Of course that didn't exceed the allowance.

Most cruise lines do not report every purchase only the larger purchases. I do not know what that threshold is though and it may vary.

Take care,

Vinnie

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SharkieRool- I know it is a foreign flagged ship but my billing on Princess comes from U.S. (Santa Clarita)not Bermuda.

Regardless of where it is billed, you are bringing goods obtained outside of the country into the US.