On 1/7/2016 8:56 PM, Bruce wrote:

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>> In Italy, pay cash and you can save BIG
>
> I didn't know that. Maybe they keep the whole purchase out of their
> books if you pay cash, so you don't have to pay VAT.
>

Exactly. Some goods in tourist areas can be had for 50%. I've even had
restaurants round down the check for cash.