Are the free shopping trips to fur/leather shops in Side a scam?

Confirmed: leather/fur shops in Side do offer a free ride back to your hotel, but only after you make a purchase — otherwise they're not obligated to take you back.

One traveler almost bought fake perfume that was sold to them as genuine duty-free — be cautious with these in-store promotions.

Overall, travelers advise against these trips — staff aggressively push products using high-pressure sales tactics.

Typical hotel offer: a free ride from areas like Kızılağaç to a fur/leather shop in Side, with a mandatory entrance, after which you're free to explore town and can return to the shop later to ask for a ride back.