VOICED: In hard times, Turks hock antique heirlooms

The antiques district in Istanbul is thriving with stock but struggling with sales due to economic hardships. Many Turkish households are in debt, forcing them to sell family heirlooms and even essential items. Antique dealers face challenges as sales drop, and they seek alternative income by renting items to production companies. The crisis has led to fewer advertisements, impacting their business further.

What has the antiques district of Istanbul turned into for buyers?

What does the situation imply for sellers in the antiques market?

What are some of the items that people are selling due to financial difficulties?

How has the crisis affected the number of adverts being made?

What challenges are antique dealers currently facing in their business?