How product selection and price comparison work

Product selection

Products are chosen for relevance to travelers and gift-givers in the Dutch-Turkish community. The focus is on items that are commonly discussed before trips: personal care, household goods, snacks, children's gifts, brand-name products, and store-specific finds.

Price methodology

For each product, the site compares a reference Netherlands price and a reference Turkey price. These are editorial snapshots, not real-time feeds. The goal is to show whether the value gap is strong enough to justify buying the item abroad instead of in Turkey.

A large and consistent price gap generally helps a product score higher. A narrow gap, unstable availability, or unclear seller pricing lowers confidence and can reduce the score.

Exchange-rate conversion

When needed, Turkish lira prices are converted into an approximate euro equivalent so readers can compare both markets on the same basis. This conversion is only a comparison aid. Because exchange rates move over time, converted figures should be treated as approximate rather than guaranteed.

Why some items are rejected

A product may be marked as not worth bringing if it is too bulky, too fragile, too easy to find in Turkey, or not meaningfully cheaper after conversion. Editorial usefulness matters more than filling a list with positive recommendations.

Affiliate disclosure and pricing responsibility

Some links may be affiliate links, which means the site may receive a commission if a purchase is completed after a click. This does not increase the customer's price. Final purchase decisions, including checking the current store price, taxes, stock, delivery terms, and exchange-rate impact, remain the reader's responsibility.