Turks turn to second-hand goods amid economic woes, soaring inflation

STORY: Turks turn to second-hand goods amid economic woes, soaring inflation DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:10 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the old flea market at Itfaiye Square in the Ulus district of the Turkish capital Ankara 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MUKERREM KORKMAZ, Head of the second-hand goods sellers chamber 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NIHAT ERCAN, Shop owner at Itfaiye Square STORYLINE: Buying and selling second-hand goods has become popular in Türkiye as consumers are looking for affordable used products amid the country's economic woes and soaring inflation. At the decades-old flea market at Itfaiye Square in the Ulus district of Türkiye's capital Ankara, a multitude of shops now offer bargains such as used clothes, home appliances and furniture for low-income citizens roaming for the most essential products they need. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): MUKERREM KORKMAZ, Head of the second-hand goods sellers chamber "You can buy and sell all kinds of products here in