Beware of doggy cypriot traders at Lambousa Market

mustafaleak


Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 10:59

Hi all

3 weeks ago I purchased a dress for my daughter who was coming out on holiday to TRNC, I explained that she could not try it on until she was here, no problem said the stall holder I will exchange it for you if it does not fit, unfortuatly it did not fit her, so I went back to exchange it and she refused saying that I could only change within 2 weeks so there you have it, not to do disservice to better informed stall holders, the stall is on the right as you approach the small gate though to other area effectivly in the corner near the watch maker.

Oh and convienly they decided that they could no long speak english, which they had done perfectly 3 weeks prior!! you have been warned, my advice boycott the stall.

malsancak


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 2874

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 11:02

how did they know it had been over two weeks? Did they give you a receipt?

mustafaleak


Joined: 08/02/2009
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 11:23

Like I said suddenly they didn't want to speak english they remebered me but choose to ignore the content of our previous conversation

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 11:30

message 1



mustafa.



you sound like a local with that name?



so what chance have the brits got!



These people just have it too easy.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 11:46

With the name mustafaleak you must be taking the proverbial urine. If you are a CT/T then you need to wisen up and if you are a Brit Expat and you paid peanuts for the garment then bite the bullet and accept the fact that is the way things go out here.

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 11:50

and i thought he was a welsh cyp!!

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 12:09

David

There are leaks and there are leeks. Specsavers for you I think.

TheScarlets



Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 877

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 18:14

Watch it zero, there are a few around!

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 18:32

AJ



im sure you know im dyslexic!!



scarlets.



Gai chwaneg o saws chilli ar fy nghebab?

deecyprus4


Joined: 27/07/2008
Posts: 3452

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 18:37

There are plenty of dodgy brits selling at Lambousa and even more buying lol.

marcosthechef



Joined: 30/11/2009
Posts: 646

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 21:03

Mustafa go back and speak to Gordon, I am sure he will help, he is very proud of his market and does want proper behaviour there.



If you like I can speak to Gordon myself on your behalf



Let me know Marcos

0533 864 2944

Aeyeofspirit



Joined: 01/05/2008
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 12:48

Hi - have seen your pic on several threads - would like to say you are a very young 80 - I'm nearly 60 & you look better than me.



Anyway enough of the flattery - my hubby & I are coming out to N/C on 18th August for 2/52 - mainly to find out how we go about things - as we plan to rent for 6months from Sept/Oct this yr (longer if we like things) - been to Bogaz before (loved it - quite & scenic - despite the ??? oil rig) & visted Kyrenia (Girne).



To be practical though we need to be around Kyrenia (as we won't be able to hire a car long-term) - hence our visit there to open a bank account & find somewhere to rent for 6months from Sept/Oct. My questions are: -



How much is needed to open a bank account if staying for 6mo Any good banks (English speaking staff)



If only staying for 6months how do we go about extending our visa - was told just go to police station - but read threads that indicate we need other papers to



Your help/advice would be much appreciated



Anne

scootex



Joined: 03/03/2009
Posts: 908

Message Posted:
02/08/2010 13:34

Cheeky bugger Zero welsh indeed everybody knows that Somali is the main language in my home town of Cardiff