New Year's sales in Finland
Finnish goods may not be so cheap forcompared with the goods of some other countries (for example, Germany), but now more and more people, including from Russia and CIS countries, purchase goods of Finnish manufacturers, as these products are of high quality. Speaking of seasonal sales in Finland, shopping becomes even more attractive in this country.
Purchases can be made in the capital of FinlandHelsinki, and in other cities, including those bordering on Russia (Kotka, Imatra). The main time of grand sales is in the winter months. As a rule, the season of profitable purchases begins after the Christmas holidays before the New Year, namely from December 25-26.
But as for Christmas decorations, low prices are expected by all buyers a few days before the winter family's favorite holiday.
PThe percentage of discounts is always huge: from 30 percent and up to 80-90 percent. Once you arrive in the country for shopping, you first want to find a catalog of all the shops and shopping centers - it's called Shopping Guide. This almanac is distributed absolutely free of charge in all customs border points, in travel agencies and in shopping centers.
What is the most common thing for tourists in Finland?
Of course, it's not just the fridge magnets or other souvenirs. Great demand is used for glass, ceramic and porcelain dishes, various fur and wooden products, textiles.
Arabia is a common Finnish brand,specializing in the production of porcelain and ceramics. Riihimäki and Iittala make glassware, Marimekko - textile products, and Artek is known for its quality furniture.
It is worth paying attention to the company Aarikka,which produces jewelry, toys, Christmas tree attributes and mobile phones. Sports fans can find in Finnish stores quality clothing and sports goods from Karhu, Rapala, Luhta.
Notation of discounts in Finland
In the country of Suomi without knowledge of Finnish you can always be aware of discounts and sales, only by learning certain signs that will later meet you on the streets of Finnish cities:
1. ALE - this abbreviation stands for"Temporary or seasonal discounts." In the season of New Year sales, it is especially often possible to observe advertising signs with this designation. In some cases, instead of ALE, you can see similar inscriptions Sale or Alennus.
2. Tarjous - an action held in a particular trade institution in Finland. For example, "buy two things for the price of one."
3. Loppuunmyynti - you will be very lucky if you meet this inscription. It means a grand sale of all products, most often associated with the closure of a boutique or store.
Outlets and flea markets
As in other European countries, in Finlandthere are outlets - special shops selling branded goods. In such establishments, prices are always lower than market prices, but what is noteworthy, in Finland, almost all shopping centers with the beginning of the new year are outlets.
The sale lasts about 15 days, that is,until about the middle of January. Kirpputori or flea markets are no less popular in this country. For a small amount you can buy goods that have been used, but have retained their quality. There are also "second-hand", denoted in Finland with the inscription UFF.
Refund of a part of money or a "fare fee"
Do not forget to make a "dachshund"free ", which will save you, at least 10% of all the money spent. The check will need to be presented when leaving the country (at the airport or at the border). Please note only that all products should not be unpacked before a tax free check is issued.
Finland is very attracted by its proximity to Russia and seasonal winter sales of quality goods, which saves a considerable amount of money and a good time in a European country.
Author: Katerina Sergeenko
