1001 near Ercan (airport mall)
Posted: Thu 09 Oct 2014 7:58 pm
I am a sucker for bargains "quality bargains".
I use to visit 1001 near the airport to pick few things, ranging from smallest "as small as" drill bits, cutlery & gardening / DIY items. prices can be as little as half laira "50korush".
I guess the owners bulk buyers of end of range / factory rejects or and anything traders round the world wish to dispose off. anything goes in 1001.
This place is very popular with the locals as its known for "value for money", no fuss; its a big warehouse.
You'll be lucky if you find an English speaking person among the staff. but then, should you find one make sure you learn the name & remember the face standby for your next visit. Better, I suggest you take a photo with this person. generally the staff try to help if they can. If they cant help, you are then on your own, find what you look for by yourself or with a help of a friend.
My advice don't try to make sense of the place.
Occasionally I come across quality bone-china from the UK, even clothes marked M&S. its a big warehouse, and you need to be patient when you are conducting search for that particular item.
One word of warning, some of cheap items are not fit for human use, therefore I suggest you check "expiry dates and warnings". warnings relating to hazard to children. I guess few of you already H&S is not paramount in TRNC'
You also, can find alcoholic beverages, coffee, soft drinks, choclates, etc., etc., (alwayscheck the labels)
Recently, I visited the place and to my surprise it is "under refurbishment". The front redone nicely and an advert for new "airport mall" to be reopened soon. Although the work is in progress, you still can go inside and do some shopping. The staff were stacking the shelves neatly ready for the grand opening.
while you are there, you can pick few xmas trimmings, hats., etc., etc.,
Good place to visit for bargains. I give it 10/10 for "lost in the maze" & baaargin baaaargin baaargin "in Brumi accent"
all the best, and let me know what you think.
fatsam
I use to visit 1001 near the airport to pick few things, ranging from smallest "as small as" drill bits, cutlery & gardening / DIY items. prices can be as little as half laira "50korush".
I guess the owners bulk buyers of end of range / factory rejects or and anything traders round the world wish to dispose off. anything goes in 1001.
This place is very popular with the locals as its known for "value for money", no fuss; its a big warehouse.
You'll be lucky if you find an English speaking person among the staff. but then, should you find one make sure you learn the name & remember the face standby for your next visit. Better, I suggest you take a photo with this person. generally the staff try to help if they can. If they cant help, you are then on your own, find what you look for by yourself or with a help of a friend.
My advice don't try to make sense of the place.
Occasionally I come across quality bone-china from the UK, even clothes marked M&S. its a big warehouse, and you need to be patient when you are conducting search for that particular item.
One word of warning, some of cheap items are not fit for human use, therefore I suggest you check "expiry dates and warnings". warnings relating to hazard to children. I guess few of you already H&S is not paramount in TRNC'
You also, can find alcoholic beverages, coffee, soft drinks, choclates, etc., etc., (alwayscheck the labels)
Recently, I visited the place and to my surprise it is "under refurbishment". The front redone nicely and an advert for new "airport mall" to be reopened soon. Although the work is in progress, you still can go inside and do some shopping. The staff were stacking the shelves neatly ready for the grand opening.
while you are there, you can pick few xmas trimmings, hats., etc., etc.,
Good place to visit for bargains. I give it 10/10 for "lost in the maze" & baaargin baaaargin baaargin "in Brumi accent"
all the best, and let me know what you think.
fatsam