Lego in Madrid

[Flea]

Hello,

I'm new here and I was wondering if you guys can help me out.

This summer I'm going on a business trip to Madrid, and I would love to buy some sets there, but I don't wanna get ripped of in some shopping mall...

So, if someone knows, could you please recomend me where to buy Lego sets in Madrid?

Thank you

[Enpaz]

As a general rule, I wouldn't buy much LEGO abroad if it's not cheaper than in your own country. Just do some currency calculating and find out. If somethings cheap in comparison to your country's standards or not even available where you live, you can buy it. But buying LEGO during your holiday just for the sake of buying during your holiday is nonsense. In case you feel the urge and everythings actually MORE expensive than where you live... collectible minifigs are your man. Or go look for something that's not available in your region, in particular that means look out for small independent toy stores that may still carry older sets, possibly even at a reduced price! :)

[Flea]

As a general rule, I wouldn't buy much LEGO abroad if it's not cheaper than in your own country. Just do some currency calculating and find out. If somethings cheap in comparison to your country's standards or not even available where you live, you can buy it. But buying LEGO during your holiday just for the sake of buying during your holiday is nonsense. In case you feel the urge and everythings actually MORE expensive than where you live... collectible minifigs are your man. Or go look for something that's not available in your region, in particular that means look out for small independent toy stores that may still carry older sets, possibly even at a reduced price! :)

I'm from Croatia, andd a set which in USA costs 70$ in my country costs 86% and thats the minimum if you're lucky to find

I was planing buying some sets and then ask for tax refund...

Edited May 19, 2011 by Flea

[Enpaz]

Well, don't let yourself ruin the joy of having some Lego there during your holiday but I would really only buy small sets. That is, if you actually want to open them during the holiday (in the hotel). If not, just buy it in Croatia if you're going to open it in Croatia anyway.

[Lego Otaku]

Don't forget you may get hit with custom tax if you buy LEGO abroad and try to bring them back to your home country. It does not matter if you carry them in suitcases or if you mail them to yourself, tax can wipe out any saving you would have otherwise.

Unless it's exclusive to country you're visiting or it's hard to find, it's better to skip LEGO shopping.

[Plastic Nurak]

Western Europe prices are a bit lower than Eastern ones. If Croatia is a member of the European Community (now I don't remember) there are no problems crossing the borders.