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Get up to 21% back on Retro City in Europe with your VAT refund. Vintage Clothing, Retro Accessories, Vintage Denim & Outerwear. Amsterdam flagship.
Retro City is Amsterdam’s vintage institution, offering decades of curated second-hand fashion in the heart of the city. Specializing in vintage clothing, accessories, and unique finds from the 1960s-1990s, Retro City embodies Amsterdam’s creative, eclectic spirit. The shop is a treasure trove for vintage lovers seeking affordable, unique pieces with Dutch vintage flair.
Amsterdam vintage shops offer unique European finds with Netherlands' 17.35% VAT refund—the highest in Europe. Retro City's extensive inventory and central location make it essential for serious vintage hunters in Amsterdam.
Only location, Netherlands' highest VAT refund, central Amsterdam
Calle de los Herradores, 4, 28004 Madrid, Spain
No minimum
21% standard rate
13-16% back
3 months to validate at departure
Netherlands offers 17.35% VAT refund (€50 minimum)—Europe's highest rate
Amsterdam central location—easy to combine with other vintage shops
Decades of inventory—patient treasure hunting yields amazing finds
Ask staff for help navigating the extensive selection
No. VAT refunds are only available for in-store purchases made in Europe. Online orders shipped internationally are already VAT-exempt.
High-value items (typically over €1,000) may require physical inspection at customs. Keep your purchase in carry-on luggage, not checked bags.
You must validate your VAT refund at your last EU point of departure, not your final destination.
Privé does not process an airport VAT refund. Privé buys the item tax-free in Europe and ships it to the United States. A traveler VAT refund, if you buy in a store yourself, is handled by that store's tax-free operator.
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