TAX FREE purchase redemption (SOLVED)

We love the German efficiency and profound ability to not volunteer information. 
On our most recent trip we have finally figured out all of the secrets (unknown info) to getting your taxes back on a TAX FREE purchase from a store in germany for your purchases. This is the Munich Airport , we always fly out of the satellite terminal with gates K,L.

These are the steps we followed to finally figure this out. 

1. ​When making the purchase ask the merchant to give you a receipt for VAT refund​.
2. Fill out the section on the receipt that asks for your name, address & passport #.
3. At the airport you will need both the receipts and the actual items purchased. If you would like to pack the items in your checked luggage, tell the ticket agent at the time you check in at the check in counter you have items for VAT refund and would like to use one of your checked luggage to take it with you.  They will place a checked luggage tag on the bag you plan on sending the items to your next destination in and send you to customs on the main floor. 
4. At customs give the agent the receipt (with your name, address and passport #) and show them the items.  They will stamp your receipt.  At this point you will pack the items in your luggage with the checked tag and give it to them.  They will send this directly to your flight
5. Now, how to get your money....first you'll go through security, then passport control, as you exit passport control on your left is a kiosk for the tax refund.  Simply give them your receipts with the custom stamp and show them your passport and they will issue your refund.  If you opt for a cash refund there is a commision of 3 Euro per receipt otherwise the money can be returned to your credit card for €3(very german)
6. For those of you who would like to keep your items in your carry-on luggage...there is a customs office on the same floor as passport control.  After you exit passport control turn left, you will see the sign for the customs office on the left.  Give the agent you receipt with name, phone number and passport # and show them the items.  They will then stamp your receipt.  Upon exiting the customs office you will see the tax refund kiosk.

And that is it. Enjoy your shopping in Munich and Bavaria. Let us know if you have any other tips for Tax Free refund redemptions.