Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey not only in terms of size and number of population, but also in terms of trade. No wonder there is such a definition that Istanbul is a big bazaar. And indeed, it is here who comes most of the businessmen and shuttles from around the world for the goods of Turkish, and in recent times and not only Turkish, manufacturers.
The main types of goods that are in demand are textiles and leather products, although there are other species, such as building materials, a variety of raw materials and equipment. Textiles in Turkey really very good quality. These are clothes for adults and children, bed linen, home textiles, etc. Leather products produced in Turkey factories, for the most part in the city of Izmir, are also of great interest. These are raincoats, jackets and ducks, leather, bags and belts, and other leather haberdashery. Non-low demand is used by Turkish dishes and kitchenware. Many probably met copper and steel kitchen objects minted in traditional oriental style. And the copper turk for welding coffee is perhaps in any house where this drink prefer.
Also, great interest are stores with famous oriental sweets and a variety of exotic seasonings and spices. The choice of Rakhat Lukuma and traditional Turkish baking amazing imagination. Secrets of cooking some sweets are transmitted from generation to generation.
The main trading area where a large number of shops and shopping centers is Lales and Emineu. In the same area there is the largest indoor market in Turkey and one of the world's largest chairs in the world in which more than 4,000 outlets are located. His story has more than five centuries and every day this market visits more than half a million people. It is quite difficult to navigate inside this market, even for a person who has been repeatedly there. 58 streets and 18 entrances and exits similar to each other can easily confuse. About choosing and assortment of goods, which can be seen here, you can talk long. It just needs to see with your own eyes. As in any other market, Turkey is not only possible, but also need to be bargained. For example, when buying chess, which cost 200 dollars, after minutes fifteen trades and tea drinking, we managed to pick them up for $ 80. For comparison, I want to say that the same chess in Kemer cost 250 dollars and the seller was less than 200 did not disappoint, although we went to him for several days. Calculation on the market is carried out for cash, and they take any convertible currency. Some shops, jewelry, including, accept bank cards.
For shopping of furniture or furniture accessories, it is worth going to the Bayrampash area, where the main number of firms engaged in this profile are located. Machine tools and equipment can be found in the Karaki region, there is also the Expo 2000 shopping complex in which a diverse product is represented. Auto parts and accessories for cars are sold in the Aksarai area, it is almost next to Lales. With the official procurement of the goods and the design of the relevant documents, when removal from the country, you can get a return Tax Free.
When buying goods, try to carefully check the quality and number of purchases. Not often, but there are no decent sellers. In terms of quality, such nuances may be such that, in the form of exactly the same things stand in different ways. This is not always connected with the fact that one seller wants to earn more than the other. For example, I came across that similar sweaters came out in different ways. Externally the same, but by weight, the difference almost twice, respectively, the price is two times lower. The same moments were with female bags, the models are the same, but one of the skin, and others from a good substitute. Therefore, if you are not very versed as a whole product, it is better to ask for advice from your friends or friends, weighing as. The price of goods may also depend on quantity than it is more, the more the discount can be expelled.
If we talk about Turkish manufacturers, then there are quite a lot of them. LC Waikiki enjoys a good reputation, which produces clothes for children and adults. Bed linen and home textiles of good quality and a large selection produces TAS firm.
There is no special restrictions on the export of goods from Turkey, you can export any quantity without providing relevant documents. The exception can be subject to prohibited to export from Turkey. If you doubt the plan of free export of a particular thing or subject, then first get to know the list of goods and items forbidden to free export.
In any of the districts you can stay at the hotel, but usually everyone stops in Lales or Aksara. The cost of accommodation begins from $ 20 per person per day. This cost includes breakfast, which includes several types of sausages and cheeses, cucumbers, tomatoes, boiled eggs, fruit jams with butter and of course Turkish tea or coffee. Move around the city, not knowing the routes of urban transport, best on a taxi.