Borderline Chaos: PlayStation Queues Creating a New Headache for Authorities
Turkish citizens have been flocking to Batumi, Georgia to purchase the latest Playstation 5 console due to the significant price difference. The console, which has a market value of 18,500 Turkish liras in Turkey, is 12,300 liras in Batumi, and with tax refunds, the price drops to 11,000 liras. This has caused a surge of demand among Turkish citizens, resulting in long queues and congestion at the Sarp Border Gate in the Kemalpaşa district of Artvin.
This isn’t the first time the border gate has experienced such a surge in demand. Previously, the density was seen with mobile phones, as the prices in Georgia were significantly lower than in Turkey. As the discrepancy in prices continues, many citizens opt to travel to Batumi for a day, do their shopping, and return.
With the pandemic still ongoing and international travel restrictions in place, it’s essential to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions while traveling. However, it seems like the lure of significant cost savings is too good to resist for many Turkish consumers who are looking for ways to save money on the latest gaming equipment.
