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Turkey is known by many as
a shopper's paradise with rich variety of the craft. It is
impossible to resist buying in one of the main shopping resorts of
Marmaris. Marmaris is a haven for shopalcoholics - the phrase "shop till
you drop" could have been invented here!
Unlike a European country
there is a great range of places in which to shop in Turkey, from modern
boutiques to colourful bazaars and bustling markets.
In virtually every instance, carpets, fine leather, precious jewelry, gold
in particular are a better buy here in Turkey than they are in other parts
of Europe.
There are practical things for the home and kitchen, but alongside these are many decorative items, often in the traditional Turkish style. The most popular objects for the holiday maker are, of course, carpets
but the various leather and suede goods, copper and bronze wares, silver, ceramics, handicrafts, embroidery, and the famous Turkish meerschaum and onyx are on many shopping lists.
In Turkey, suede and
leather are particularly important, along with all kinds of
clothes and other goods such as handbags, belts, shoes, etc., at
prices which surprise and please the visitor. In the large stores
in main cities, dresses, trousers, and coats, made of extremely
fine leather and suede, can be found. If you are looking for
something a little more unusual, there is the "nargile" (hubble-bubble pipe); or buy a backgammon set and learn the
national Turkish game. Your only difficulty shopping in Turkey
will be deciding what to choose from the many hundreds of tempting
bargains.
NOTE: When making
purchases keep all receipts. If you believe you have been
overcharged or cheated either in terms of items bought or services
rendered please contact the local police (Zabita, tel. 153) and/or fax your complaint to the Consumer Protection
Directorate at the Ministry of Industry and Trade at: T.C. Sanayi
ve Ticaret Bakanligi Tuketicinin ve Rekabetin Korunmasi Gen. Mud. Tandogan, Ankara Fax:(312)2879240 |
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