Price of local brandy

Lazy days


Joined: 24/07/2008
Posts: 847

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 10:25

It would seem to this lady that there are a lot of things going up steeply here, when we were up in Esentepe yesterday we noticed one of the restaurants as you go into the village advertising local brandy at 5ytl, now not sure if this is normal but we bought a 5 litre flagon in the supermarket as hubby likes a tipple more than occasionally and it only cost us 36ytl, even if they are giving a good measure surely that is still a lot of money

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 13:11

No different to the UK Lazy days, how much does a tot cost in the UK?? (say £1.50 - £2) and you can buy a bottle for £10

efendioliver



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 545

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 13:13

let them make a living come on



stop moaning if you had there bills you would charge the same

electric rent air con gas wages kdv tax social insurance provident fund

these places arent charities and the ones that are charging low prices

wont be there for long wait and see

its not finacially viable

efendioliver



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 545

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 13:14

alternatively buy a bottle and stay at home

andre 514


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 1163

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 17:07

ld:



he bought five litres of brandy for fifteen quid?

that is more than a galllon and works out only

two pounds a standard bottle



but if you buy a drink with any meal anywhere

it is bound to be expensive

that is how most of them make their profit

they cannot manage on just the grub they sell

this is the case all over the world



two quid though is more less the uk price,

not much of a bargain

unless they serve you up a tumberfull



otherwise get so sozzled you don't care about the bill



andre

koronion


Joined: 09/05/2008
Posts: 20

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 17:51

efendioliver



Come on Andy --- if a bottle costs the equivqlent of £2 how can you justify charging £2 for one measure (albeit a generous measure) the profit margin is incalcuable . But then again the Effendi house is known for it's high charges .

Once this 'holiday' period is over ( august/September) the establishments that charge these exhorbitant rates for their services/goods will , I suspect, be void of all residential customers . At my "local" a (generous) brandy and coke costs 4YTL ----he too has electricitybills/gas/property tax etc etc ) but he also has CUSTOMERS

goonerstan



Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 21:41

why do people refer to what prices are in the uk were not in uk , wages here are not as uk , so stop compering, 5ytl for a brandy is daylight robbery, dont pay it go elsewhere

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 21:50

goonerstan



The principle is the same wherever you are in the world, the price of say a tot of brandy will seem rather high when compared to a bottle of the stuff.

In the scheme of things 5YTL in the TRNC is not excessive, in most places you will get twice as much as other places in the world.



Perhaps you ought to come into the real world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rtddci


Joined: 29/12/2007
Posts: 842

Message Posted:
10/08/2008 21:56

Whenever I have been for a reasonable meal a glass of brandy on the house being offered has been the norm. Unfortunately it is the local brandy as opposed to a fine french cognac. I hope my polite refusal has not offended.

Martin

goonerstan



Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 08:21

loveingcyprus.

i dont no if you reside in cyprus its not on your profile, but its expats like yourself that say its not excessive that push prices up, i can take you to at least 3 estabisments were you can buy a good measure for 3ytl so why pay 5ytl maybe your been in the sun to long its yourself that should get in the real world

wearytravellers



Joined: 27/04/2007
Posts: 250

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 08:39

Price of Food and beveredges in Singapore:



Glass of White wine : $12 SGD .............= 4.58GBP

Pint of Guiness : $14 SGD ....................= 5.34 GBP

Tot of Chivas Regal 12 yr old : $20........= 7.63 GBP





Saturday Night for Dinner with me Beloved : $425 SGD.......=162.21 GBP, and this was Starter,Main, Bottle of Wine, 2 x Lychee Cocktails and a Whisky



So stop whinging about the prices in TRNC, we there on Sunday and can't wait to have "Cheap" nights out !!!!!

Harold2555



Joined: 19/04/2008
Posts: 1139

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 09:04

It always amazes me when people claim that an advertised price is a rip off. The price is the price and as long as it is advertised and you have a chice then the priice can be as high as you like. The advice don't go there is right if you don't feel you are getting value for money then don't. It's purely a matter of personal ecoomics and choice not some sort of punishment for the "rip off" business.



If its too high then people won't buy. The problem is that there is a reasonably short holiday season and its when the traders need to make their money. If they ramp their prices up too much they will put off their regular customers be they ex pat or natives.



Each trader, restaurant or bar has to make the decision. It should be based on detailed knowledge of margins and the market but often isn't and often the businesses fail.



For the record I have never put bae and food prices up for a season or event.



Paul

lindoc


Joined: 30/08/2007
Posts: 220

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 10:49

I don't mind paying 5ytl for a brandy as it is always a good measure probably about 3 times as you would get in the uk. What i do disagree on is i went to Jasmine court and was charged 20ytl for a brandy and 20ytl for 2 small efes i think thats daylight robbery.

dalartokat


Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 734

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 11:15

lindoc, you cannot compare going to Jasmine Court with the rest of Hotels or restaurants and bars anymore than you can compare buying a bottle of Brandy in Asda and going to the Savoy Hotel in London and then moaning at the price you have been charged there.



Harold2555 is correct when he says that you just don't go there if you feel that you will pay more. To be quite frank the Jasmine Court is not interested in the likes of the ex-pats on a budget, its business is the Casino and mainland Turkish, Weddings and entertaining dignatories, government ministers and anyone with a fair few $ in their pockets.

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 11:24

must admit it gets on my pip as well when UK prices are continually compared to TRNC prices , why do it , there are residents in TRNC who have been on a fixed income for years , may have been a safe bet to reside in TRNC a few years ago , but with todays prices in the TRNC not so welcoming , we have now had second thoughts , we still love the place , the locals , weather etc but have decided to stay put , and have a rethink on our dream in the sun .

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 23:07

All this talk of brandy - what is a brandysour? - we usualy have g n t's before supper - what's it like!!!!

cyprusishome


Joined: 31/03/2007
Posts: 2381

Message Posted:
11/08/2008 23:54

jakki,



Like all the posts here, only way you will know is to try yourself.



Only problem is everybar will make it differently. So try yourself, but do not get robbed and then post here. Personally there is nothing to dislike, but would you sit and drink all night is the real question??

ishmail


Joined: 27/06/2008
Posts: 91

Message Posted:
12/08/2008 00:53

this great news, hope evrything gets lost in time

myservices


Joined: 05/05/2008
Posts: 121

Message Posted:
12/08/2008 09:45

jakki



Brand sour is a local cocktail made from brandy soda lemon cordial angostura bitters - taste varies on the expertise of the person making it.

jakki



Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 865

Message Posted:
12/08/2008 10:13

Hi all - and thank you for your comments. Cyprusishome if I do get 'robbed' I wouldn't dream of posting on 'here'. We all get ripped off from time to time - I usually put it down to experience. However, if I think that by posting a message on this forum could help people then I will. Myservices you are right - one of the best vodka-martinis I had was made for me at the golf course.