Israeli Shoppers Face Significant Price Gaps on Winter Coats Compared to Europe and US
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Israeli consumers can save hundreds of shekels on winter coats by purchasing from international websites, with brands like Massimo Dutti and Zara showing significant price gaps. Some popular brands, such as Uniqlo, are not available in Israel, requiring international orders. While savings can be substantial, a shipping company's CEO advises factoring in total costs, including shipping and taxes, to confirm the overall benefit.
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- Winter coats are significantly cheaper abroad, with price differences reaching hundreds of shekels.
- Massimo Dutti coats can be over 40% cheaper when bought in the Netherlands compared to Israel.
- Zara coats also show substantial price gaps, with one model costing 255 shekels less internationally.
- Popular brands like Uniqlo are unavailable in Israel, necessitating international purchases.
- Shoppers must consider shipping costs and taxes to determine the final savings on international orders.
Winter clothing, particularly coats, is often significantly cheaper when purchased from international brand websites compared to their Israeli counterparts, according to a price comparison by shipping company RedBox Parcel. The study found price differences of hundreds of shekels on individual items, with some sought-after models not even available in Israel.
For example, a trench coat with a removable hood from Massimo Dutti costs approximately 672 shekels (220 euros) in the Netherlands, versus 1,149 shekels in Israel, a difference of about 477 shekels, or over 40%. Zara also shows considerable discrepancies; a Belted High Collar Coat is priced at about 205 shekels (59.95 euros) in the Netherlands compared to 329 shekels in Israel. A water-repellent trench coat from Zara is even more striking, costing around 274 shekels (89.95 euros) abroad versus 529 shekels in Israel, a gap of approximately 255 shekels.
Beyond price differences, some popular brands like Uniqlo are not available in Israeli stores. Their lightweight, foldable PUFFTECH coats, ideal for the Israeli climate, are sold on the US site for $79.90, with Parka models at $89.90. Consumers can order these items using international shipping services.
Other notable international finds include a Western-style vegan suede jacket with fringe from Free People for $168 and a cropped workwear-inspired jacket from Old Navy for about $35. Even functional items like Columbia fleece jackets show substantial savings, with a men's Steens Mountain 2.0 Full Zip on sale for $45.50 in the US compared to 239.92 shekels in Israel. Carhartt's durable Washed Duck Active Jac ranges from $129.99 to $139.99 on its US site.
Nimrod Megidov, CEO of RedBox Parcel, stated that the primary drivers for international winter clothing purchases are the unavailability of certain models in Israel and significant price savings. However, he cautioned shoppers to factor in total costs, including shipping and potential taxes, before making a purchase to ensure the savings remain worthwhile.
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