haggling

[peat]

I understand that haggling is expected at markets but assume it would not be appreciated at the checkout at Tansas. What about Jewellers? What about ordinary shops? Am I correct in thnking that one does not haggle for foodstuffs at markets? Could someone please explain the etiquette of haggling in Turkey.
Cheers
Peat

[JT]

Do not haggle at food shops or on buses or restaurants as they are having a bad enough time as it is.

Markets and jewelers are ok to haggle with

[dimrie]

I am no good at haggling,leave that to husband.

Diane

[s_mc]

I usually only haggle at the market or the covered bazaar in marmaris , and also jewellers

[Doz]

Most places love it! But please remember how much your haggling for! I heard a couple haggling last year in a clothes shop and it was literally about £1!!! xx

[Me]

Always remember the first time we tried to haggle at the market in Icmeler . It was our first time in Turkey and i was a wee bit shy on how to go about it . I was trying to buy a track suit , the guy told me how much it was and i started to haggle up the way instead of down . He was roaring with laughter . I nearly paid about £30 eventually i think i paid about £8, i have never lived it down


P.S. I am a dab hand at haggling now.

[toonarmybarmy]

General rule is:-

If it has an individual price displayed then you cannot haggle.
However, if you are buying in bulk and not at Tansas give it a try.

If there is no price displayed then go for it. But please, know how much you want to pay and be realistic.

In Restaurants/Pubs the best bet is a free drink or taxi home.

But the best advice is to be nice to them, and they will return it 3 fold (or more)

[3MIN3M4]

I wouldn't even dream of haggling in a restaurant - only in the markets & jewellers