My boyfriend (who is too nice for his own good) totally fell for number 4!
As for the taxis, another popular scam is that they will tell you there is a “problem” (oh how Turks seem to love that word!) with traffic and they need to take a long way around. If you hear this, get out immediately. I have been told that, took a dolmus instead on my desired route and the was no problem at all!
My advice for the Grand Bazaar: Don’t go there in a hurry, take your time. Also chat a little with the shop owners – it’s not just about the sell, you are a big part of their social life 🙂 But remember that most goods can be bought at several shops, so don’t feel desperate to buy something at the first shop you see, it will impair your haggling abilities.
İstanbul’daki muhteşem her şey
My boyfriend (who is too nice for his own good) totally fell for number 4!
As for the taxis, another popular scam is that they will tell you there is a “problem” (oh how Turks seem to love that word!) with traffic and they need to take a long way around. If you hear this, get out immediately. I have been told that, took a dolmus instead on my desired route and the was no problem at all!
My advice for the Grand Bazaar: Don’t go there in a hurry, take your time. Also chat a little with the shop owners – it’s not just about the sell, you are a big part of their social life 🙂 But remember that most goods can be bought at several shops, so don’t feel desperate to buy something at the first shop you see, it will impair your haggling abilities.