Tipid Tips in Melbourne: Get a Tax Refund on Your Shopping

Hey there! If you're planning a trip to Australia, here's a cool tip: you can get some of your money back when you leave, thanks to the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS).

Here's the deal: if you spend over $300 in one shop within 90 days, you can get 10% back. Just keep your receipts! Bought clothes? No worries—you don't need to keep the tags, and you can even wash them. Just make sure to show them to the TRS staff when you're leaving.

Here’s how it works:

1. Keep Your Receipts: Save all your shopping receipts.

2. Find the TRS Office: There’s a TRS office after border security when you’re leaving Australia. If you're checking in items for refund, get them inspected by TRS staff before you check your bags.

3. Pre-Check-in Inspection: Their office is in the arrivals hall of Terminal 2.

4. Quick and Easy: When I did it, the staff were super chill. They stamped my receipts, and I was good to go.

Pro Tip: To get the most out of this, try to make your big purchases at one shop. They'll refund the money to a Visa or MasterCard.

So, next time you're in Melbourne and plan to splurge, keep this in mind to get some cash back! Happy shopping and enjoy your trip!

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