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[ookpik]

One option is http://www.koffer24.com, who will ship to Canada, and you can buy without VAT, saving about 20% from the listed prices.

Thanks for the link. Yes they ship to Canada but they charge €50+. So that means minimum €250 purchase to offset shipping with the VAT savings. But the real killer to that idea is that the only brand they won't ship to Canada is (wait for it...) Rimowa. Delivery Info

Nevertheless I'll file this away for my next trip to DE/AT. The problem is going to be either (1) leave the purchase unused in its cardboard box so as to qualify for the VAT rebate on the way out but then pay extra luggage charges to the airline or (2) bring a duffle bag to DE/AT, swap contents to the new Rimowa, but then lose the VAT rebate (because it applies only to new, unused goods.)