Should I take a free hotel pickup to a leather shop in Side, Turkey?

From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 11 days ago

TL;DR

Be cautious with free hotel pickups to leather stores in Side: travelers warn that these trips can involve high-pressure sales and overpriced purchases. It is usually safer to arrange your own transport and shopping plans.

What the community said

For an evening trip from Side to The Land of Legends for the free show after 20:00, agree on the taxi fare beforehand; a street quote of around €75 was reported.

11 days ago The Land of Legends — about €75 by taxi

A free pickup from your hotel or beach to a leather shop in Side may be part of a sales arrangement. Even if the driver says they will wait if you buy nothing, the purpose is to bring customers into the store.

25 days ago Free leather-shop transfer, Side centre

Travelers advise declining these trips if you want to avoid aggressive sales tactics, financing offers, or paying too much for leather goods.

25 days ago Leather shops