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Kalkan Discussion => Restaurants, Bars, Nightlife & Shopping => Topic started by: bluefudge11 on July 18, 2007, 01:21:53 PM
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Hi All
I will be looking to buy my wife a new ring whilst away (yellow gold diamond eternity)
can anyone advise a good jewelers to go to, either in Kalkan or nearby?
Do they sell gold by weight, how can I ensure that I will not be ripped off?
If i remember from previous trips to Turkey, the jewellers always gave the hard sell and it was the done thing to barter hard. For most things I can have a "fair price" in my head but have no clue with gold.
Any tips much appreciated.
Thanks All
2 weeks tomorrow ..... and counting.
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i'm like you when it comes to gold etc....i know how much a beer costs etc etc!! but gold, i'm clueless...however my other half and my mother in law always swear by Infinity Jewellers(kalkan),i try and distract them while we walk past by talking but i get ignored!! i usually leave them to it and go sit in a bar for an hour while the bartering and "Wittering" takes place;D...good luck and i hope it's not to painful....should you need sustenance Merkez cafe is close by!!!
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Hi Bluefudge.
the Turkish jewelers do sell their gold by weight, so don't think that you will get ripped off!
Might see you in Kalkan, going out for a month on the 29th July, like you i am counting the days down, ready for some hot sunshine.
Happy Holidays!!!
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Some of the best advice I've seen on the site Blue Lizard - I can relate to the "wittering", the attempts to walk past and the being ignored! I too often find myself drawn to a bar to seek refuge -
So, like your post, it should be compulsory that any shopping posts are accompanied by directions to the nearest bar for those who would rather opt out!
I'll give Infinity a try, thanks :)
Begonvil
Thanks for the advice - A whole month, lucky you, may see you there.
Cheers
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Whilst on the subject, has anyone been to the Fethiye Gold Centre? Any opinions, worth a visit or a thumbs down?
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Glad you asked that Joan... all the times we have driven past it we kept wondering what it was like..... never seems to be many cars there though.
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Infinity is where I'd go - without a doubt. Nothing is too much trouble & no pressure to buy.
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Whilst on the subject, has anyone been to the Fethiye Gold Centre?
Yes we went on a coach trip a few years back and my wife bought a watch.It''s a typical jewellers with sales people all over but nice and friendly none the less.Know what you want and the price your prepared to pay and you will have a good time.
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Definitely Infinity jewellers. Sedat or Yardan will look after you with no pressure at all. The other good thing is if you wish to trade it in for a better one in a few years you'll get the same money you paid for it against a new one!
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I wish.... I have to make do with CZ and silver from ADA!! It does sparkle nicely mind! ;D
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As Sally & Charlie have rightly pointed out, Infinity Jewellers are very good people and don''t pressure you into buying. The only ring they had that my wife was interested in came in at £18,500 and so as you can all imagine that was a BIG NO NO from me !!!!!! We went to Fethiye for the market, we went on the 8am bus. Got out of the market at around 11am and decided to visit our first jeweller in Hisaronu, this is Pinara Gold(opposite Oz Gold), a family run establishment. Before you ask, yes, a purchase was made but it didn''t hurt the Bank balance too much !! Les
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HI Blue Fudge
We''ve just returned from Kalkan and my husband bought me the most beautiful ring I could imagine from Infinity for my birthday. Admittedly I chose it, but the whole "shopping experience" was so easy. I''m not normally a jewellery person but I couldn''t resist this one. One thing that was a pleasant surprise was that each ring had a price tag on which they immediately ignored and dropped the price. I''ve had it valued since I''ve been home and the price I''ve had to insure it for is a lot more than my husband paid for it.
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Hi Jinfiz
We went to Fethiye where I bought my wife a ring (Infinity didn''t have what she liked) - We couldn''t have asked for better service. The ring was adjusted while we waited and all our rings had a free polish. we negotiated a great price too.
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Bought Mrs Brooksie a piece of jewellery from Infinity the other week and it was great value. The staff in there are very knowledgeable and genuinely nice people. I hate shopping normally but don''t mind going into Infinity even though I come out weighing less!
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I have a real thing about jewellery and whilst we were in Kalkan earlier in the year we were recommended to a shop called Infinity. The jewellery is fantastic and if they haven''t got what you are looking for they will happily make it for you, without obligation, in about 48 hours. Prices were amazing too, quality fantastic and very helpful staff. Definitely worth a visit.!!!
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I agree, Infinity is great and Sedat is very helpful. My friends husband bought her a ring in August and it has been valued for much more in Uk.
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I must tell my O/H that the ring I saw in Infinity should be viewed as an investment ;D
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Do you think Infinity will be open in February?
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Turkeyfan we were there last Easter (April) and they weren''t open.......just had to wait and go back in July! I think February is probably a no no but I''m sure someone living in Kalkan will let you know for sure.
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Hi Turkeyfan - I think you will be out of luck - they weren''t open last week.... :(
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Ohhh No.!!
Was hoping to get a rock for 3rd finger left hand for my 40th! ;D
I''''ve emailed them just to check.
Thanks.
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Infinity also have a shop in Fethiye - but I don''t know if that will be open or not.
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Thanks for replies.
I''ve emailed the shop and they are closed until April, but the''ve given me the managers mobile number and email address and have said he would bring us a selection of rings to choose from - guess you can''t beat that for service! ;D
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myself and my wallet hope they stay shut in june/july as well ;D ;D
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Just thought it might be helpful to let you know that Infinity have also got shops in Fethiye. We came in November and picked up some earrings my husband comissioned to match a necklace we bought in Kalkan in May. If you don''t like what you see in the shop they''ll design things for you, or you can take a photograph of what you like and they''ll match it. Plus no pressure to buy if you still don''t like it. The staff are really helpful :)
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INFINITY- is the best jewellers ask for Yarden he is the manager,he offers excellent service he will make anything to your design, I had all my jewllery redesign by him. Not expensive either compared to here.
I highly recommend it.
Regards Lolly
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Just to let you know that the Infinity chain is online. You can e mail them. I was asking for a watch my friend couldn''t get here. They sent me a quote and as Sedat was closed at New Year they offered to deliver to Kalkan to the villa. We even get a Christmas card! Just shows how much business Lilly has generated over the last few years.
All the best with your purchase. Stephen
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Just thought you might be interested to know the Yardan who was the manager at Infinity is setting up on his own and is opeing a jewellers in Kalkan from April.
He sent us an email today to tell us that he is parting company with Infinity after 10 years. His hop will be just before Infinity on the opposite side of the road. Should be interesting.
If anyone want''s his email let me know and I''ll pass it on
Bevjam
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jeeez!! not another shop to try and sneak past!! everytime we get close to Infinity i try and distract the Mrs with deep meaningful conversation..on the occasions this has worked after we have passed she pipes up with "i''ll just pop back and look in Infinity" looks like i will be in Merkez drinking beer for longer..every cloud has a silver (or gold) lining! ::)
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I think I saw this building work when I was out last month vey swish. Hope he fills it with lots of goodies for my husband to buy or perhaps he will join you at the Merkez Blue Lizard!!!!
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come on chaps a woman''s got to have some fun, and looknig at sparkly goodies is a must. Anyway just think of the brownie points you''ll get for treating your better half!
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There is another new Jewellers open/ing above the Market by Omars too!
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Does anyone have working email address for Infinity in Kalkan. I would like to contact them prior to our arrival next week.
Thanks
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The last email I received from them was from this address - info@infinityturkey.com. That was in January but I''m not sure if it is still working as I don''t think their website is still running.
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Brooksie - now with at least 2 new jewellers this season - Maison D''Or down near the harbour and a new one near Omars (what used to be ARGE Real Estate) - I guess there is now lots of competition for the Infinity guys....
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An estate agent changing to a jewellers - now that''s a change! A sign of things to come?
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Agreed Felicity, but I want to try and get hold of the infinity guys first.
Thanks Turkeyfan, I have that email address but it keeps bouncing back on me. Does anyone have the phone number?
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Brooksie, email address for Sedat - sedattirpanci@hotmail.com and a phone no for the Kalkan branch 0090 242 8442006 or 07.
Hope it doesn''t cost you too much!
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What the phone call...or the jewellery..! >:D >:D
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all this jewellery talk is frightening me!! i''m sitting on my wallet :o
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Charlie
Thanks have finally got in touch, appreciate the help.
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Visit http://diamondsofturkey.com/infinity-jewellery-contactus.html
-even the website shows you can haggle!
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Yarden has just opened his own jewellery shop, he has some really nice pieces, excellent service he also do repairs really worth a visit.