Its situation on the old Silk Road made Kusadasi an important trade center. From
earliest days valuable Silk Road goods such as spices, grapes, olives, olive oil and silk
were delivered from here all over the world by ship. These goods have now been replaced by
hand made carpets, jewelry, leather goods and souvenirs.Kusadasi today is a shopper's
paradise. |
You
will enjoy the fun of bargaining with smiling salesman speaking many languages negotiating
for their goods no matter how rich or poor you are. With its advanced infrastructure and
facilities, you will feel at home here. Shopping is high on most Kusadasi itineraries and
deservedly so. Competitive prices,open bazaars and top class facilities all help make your
spending spree a memorable experience. |
| One of the delights
of shopping in Kusadasi is that most shops are open seven days a week. There are no set
hours of business but generally shops in Kusadasi remain open from 09.00
am to 12.00 PM. |
| Most currencies and
travelers checks can be exchanged at banks, money-changers, hotels and major retail
outlets. Credit cards are accepted in most city-shops. |
| Mostly
air-conditioned modern shops, inexpensive leather goods and carpets give visitors an
opportunity to mingle with the locals and discover bargains from A to Z. Kusadasi is one
of those remarkable places where shopping is not just a journey around shops. It's more
like a journey for your personal gain. |
| In Kusadasi, you have
the perfect mix of Eastern mysticism and modern western technology, that is one of the
reasons why Kusadasi is a "Shoppers" paradise and why shopping remains one
of the top tourist attractions. |
| Kusadasi offers
protection to visitors who believe they have been unethically treated by retailers.
Complaints may be made to the Consumers Office at the Kusadasi
Chamber of Commerce (Tel 6145393) Top
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BEFORE
YOU SHOP |
Remember
these well known "Golden Rules" in the world
*Decide what you want and what you can afford.
*Shop around and compare prices,quality and availability before you make any
decision, particularly if it is an expensive purchase.
*Always deal with reputable establishments.
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BEFORE
YOU BUY |
| Inspect the goods
carefully.Check for defeats or damage.Read the label.If you want goods for a special
purpose,ask the sales asistance.If they suit that purpose, CHECK whether a warranty
or guarantee comes with the goods,and what it covers. *Please ask for an invoice for the goods to buy.
*Be sure of the items you intend to buy and do not be side-tracked or misled by
high-powered unethical sales tactics.
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SHOP
WHERE YOU SEE THIS SIGN |
Only
members of Kusadasi Chamber of Commerce are entitled to exhibit this logo.
Shop, eat and stay where you see
this sign. As a condition of continuing membership of the KTO (Kusadasi Chamber of Commerce),members are required
to maintain ethical standarts including the following;
*Reliable and polite service
*Value for money
*Accurate representation of products sold
*Prompt rectification of justified complaints
While KTO cannot
accept any legal responsibility for the actions of its members, the KTO
will investigate any alleged failure by its members to maintainethical standarts expected
of them and will, in accordance with its usual practice, assist the complainant of a
justified complaint. For general shopping advice and consumer contact adress to KTO
Akdogan Carsisi 2nd floor Kusadasi-Turkey. Phone-fax:(90-256)6145393.
Working hours:
09.00 am to 05.00 pm weekdays, 09.00 am to 12.30 pm
saturdays. Closed sundays and public holidays. |
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