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Offline julesbob0303

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Re: First visit
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2013, 10:17:35 AM »
I agree with everyone else about the bedding.  We bought some from a shop in Gunlukbasi when we first bought our apartment.  It was great fun as the guy couldn't speak a word of English and thought we were asking for "sh*ts" instead of sheets!  We eventually got what we wanted, but, one wash, and they were a mass of creases that just would not iron out.  Take some with you from Dunelm - good quality and don't need ironing!

The Gunlukbasi road has a "cheap shop" that sells everything from hair colours, to screws and nails, to buckets and mops, to pans and cutlery!  You can get everything you need in there and it'll probably be within walking distance for you.  He will also negotiate a price if you buy a few things.  Can't remember what its called but it's not far from the police station, but on the other side of the road. 

As Scunner says, the markets are also good for household things, and very cheap.  Enjoy your shopping and your new apartment!  :)



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Re: First visit
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2013, 13:59:39 PM »
Kitting out your new place is a fantastic experience,Gunlukbasi high street is as much of an experience.We love it and you can get everything known to man on your doorstep.The "million" shop in Fethiye is also good for cheap bits n pieces,Eren spot in Fethiye for white goods,electronics and furniture.Seckin is one of many lokantas in Gunlukbasi where you can get good local food at reasonable prices,a great place to watch Turkey in action.

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« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2013, 14:07:52 PM »
Exactly - and for God's sake don't pay any "personal shoppers" - get out there, find your own shops, do your own deals, make your own mistakes, create your own hilarious stories of misunderstandings and fall onto your own settee laughing about it  :)

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Re: First visit
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2013, 17:08:32 PM »
Thanks again for the advice. I am sure there will be mistakes and misunderstandings but, as you say, that is all part of the fun. Really looking forward to it.

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Re: First visit
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2013, 18:02:58 PM »
hi nick
the wife and i have an apartment in gunlukbasi, just wondering where yours was so if we are ever there at same time we can av a bevvy or 2.
the high street in gunlukbasi is great fun and all are very helpful

john

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Re: First visit
« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2013, 18:29:16 PM »
Our apartment is at Capricorn, so pretty close to the high street. Always happy to meet for a drink.

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Re: First visit
« Reply #16 on: March 22, 2013, 18:44:32 PM »
You lucky thing - you have pedal bin and mop bucket heaven just round the corner  :)

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Re: First visit
« Reply #17 on: March 22, 2013, 18:50:22 PM »
The Tues market had some good quality white porcelain crockery.  Large dinner plates 4TL, but said I could have them for 3.5TL, bowls 3TL and tea plates 3TL

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Re: First visit
« Reply #18 on: March 24, 2013, 15:23:42 PM »
Seems like yesterday that those things could be bought from the 1lr shop for 1lr. Mind you, looking back it was getting on for 7 years ago.  Where did that time go??? ;D

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Re: First visit
« Reply #19 on: March 24, 2013, 15:35:55 PM »
Great advice here, and agree with what has been said about furnishing your apartment as part of the overall purchasing experience, we had great fun, exploring the various establishments (whilst making a few mistakes along the way  ??? ), but generally a fun time, best of luck and enjoy !   :)




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