Many Russian tourists go to Turkey not only for sea holidays, but also to buy a fur coat. The thing is that in many shopping centers of Istanbul you can buy good fur for very modest money.
Why Turkey?
In Turkey, the production of fur coats and sheepskin coats has been established, while most of the factories are located in Istanbul and its environs. Low taxes and cheap labor make the production and sale of fur products quite lucrative. Many people believe that it is better to go to Greece for furs, where they can be even cheaper than in Turkey, but the choice of models is not so wide there. In addition, the Turks like to bargain, which can significantly reduce the final cost of the goods.
The cost of fur coats in Turkey on average varies from 400 to 2000 dollars. These are the prices for which it is quite possible to buy a fur coat, however, usually for this you have to bargain a little.
One of the most popular places for choosing and buying fur coats is the Olvium shopping center, which is located in the Zeytinburnu district. Most of domestic tourists buy furs there. Another popular spot is the Laleli area, where you can buy a mink coat for about five hundred dollars. If you are planning to go on a tour of Izmir, you should pay attention to the large number of fur factories in the area, where you can find great options that will not cost very much.
Furs in resort towns
Of course, most tourists come to rest in resorts, and not in the capital of Turkey. From any resort city, you can take a bus to Istanbul. For example, a trip to the capital from Bodrum and back will cost about a hundred dollars, while saving on furs will turn out to be much more.
In most good factories, visitors are entertained in every possible way, treated with coffee and tea. It is quite common to find playrooms for children, where trained staff will entertain them while the adults do their shopping.
Not all tourists manage to get to Istanbul most often due to lack of time. However, in and around the major resorts, you can usually find several factories for the production of fur coats. Of course, the choice of models in Istanbul is much greater, but you can find decent options without leaving the resort.
For example, an inexpensive fur coat can be purchased in Antalya, which is located in an offshore zone, due to which the cost of fur products is quite low here. There are several fur factories in the area. They usually conduct excursions for visitors, demonstrate the available models. After the tour, clients try on products and, in some cases, buy.
