In our country there is no tradition of bargaining. In shops and markets, a fixed price is set for each product, and if the buyer does not agree with it, he is forced to abandon the purchase. At the same time, the price actually reflects the real value of the goods, and there simply is no point in bargaining.
Another thing is in Turkey. The culture of this country suggests the possibility of bargaining in any shops and shops. Regardless of what tourists buy in Turkey - furs, textiles, carpets, accessories, gold, etc., you can and should bargain for any goods. You can even bargain for the price of a hotel room, not being afraid that you will be misunderstood. A foreigner who does not know how or does not want to bargain, looks strange. That is why, if you are going to visit the sunny resorts of Turkey, familiarize yourself with the basic rules of bargaining.
How to bargain in Turkey?
- If you plan to buy something specific, it's best to get acquainted with the prices in at least a few stores. If in one place the price seems to be inflated, in another you can buy the same thing for substantially less money.
- Having become interested in any thing in the store, do not rush to show your interest to the seller. Having seen that you are going to make a purchase, it can significantly inflate the price. On the contrary, pretend that you do not need his goods, or pay attention to other things, even if you are not going to buy them.
- Never immediately call the price you are willing to pay. First, ask how much you are willing to sell the goods. Be prepared for the fact that the price announced by the seller will be much higher than the real one.
- As a rule, bargaining with the Turks is easy, but it takes a long time. If you already know roughly the level of prices, then boldly call a half as small amount. In the process of bargaining, your goal is to gradually reach your "price" and reduce several times the one that the seller originally called.
- In Turkey, there is such a thing as an oral arrangement. If you have already said that you are ready to buy this product at such a price, and the store owner agreed with it, consider that you have already made a deal. Therefore, in order to avoid conflicts, never sound an amount that you do not have or that you are not prepared to pay.
- If you see that the seller does not want to give in and agree to your terms, pretend to leave the store. Many traders can spur on sale. You can even go and walk around the neighboring shops in search of the same goods, and if you do not find it cheaper - go back and buy it here at the price below which the owner of this store does not want to go down.
- Do not go on about the crafty sellers who force you to make a purchase just because they spent a lot on you
time. A good seller can talk with you for several hours in a row, can offer you to look and try on the whole range of your goods, maybe even treat you to a delicious lunch. But at the same time you do not have to make a purchase, only if you did not voice the specific amount of money that you are willing to pay for this product. - How best to pay in Turkey? Usually, bargaining involves payment in cash, but if you agreed with the seller about payment by card, then be prepared to pay a certain percentage for the bank transaction (an average of 3-5% of the purchase amount).
Successful shopping for you in Turkey!