Originally Posted by
flamingpanties
I read there are favorable exchange rates when changing your money at the Grand Bazaar. Can anybody confirm this? Also, do some sellers take Yankee dollars?
Confirmed. They effectively charge about 0.5% or less in commission. Of course they take USD. What money changer in the world does not?
Originally Posted by
mmamminna
I would not exchange money at Grand Bazaar unless it is a bank.
I disagree. Some of the best rates I've ever seen in the world were from money changers in the grand bazaar.
Originally Posted by
mmamminna
Offering $ is fine, but price wise you will do better with the Turkish lira.
Yes, all bargaining should be done in Turkish lira. Once you have settled on a price, ask the vendor to hold the item for a few minutes while you go change money.