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[cgphilpott]

Hi i would love some feedback on my idea. I have a couple of market stalls in the UK on which i sell branded cosmetics, shampoo's, sun lotions etc at a fantastic price and i wondered if this is something that is widespread in Cyprus. I have been to Cyprus many times over the years and my grandparents actually became Cypriot citizens before they passed away and are buried on the island so i have many links but haven't been recently and have no knowledge of the markets there. I did notice the high prices of sunblock and imported toiletries even in the major supermarkets and would just like some response on the prices that i would likely charge. Just a few examples - All Long dated and branded products.

Nivea 200ml 15-30 factor sunblock - 4 Euro
Coppertone 200ml 15,30,50 factor sunblock - 5 Euro
Malibu Factor 200ml factor 15 sunspray - 4 Euro
Dove soap 2 Bars - 1.30 Euro
Imperial Leather 500ml Shower Gel - 1.60 Euro
Alberto Balsam Twin pack 400mls Shampoo & Conditioner - 2 Euro
Elvive Nuti Gloss 250mls - 2.30 Euro's
Aquafresh 100mls Toothpaste 1 Euro

[apc2010]

Have you costed in shipping and over-heads ??

[Sotos]

Personally I wouldn't go to a separate shop to buy toothpaste. I would buy everything from the supermarket. Maybe I would buy sun lotion from a kiosk near the beach ... but that has more to do with convenience than price (kiosks are more expensive).

[kurupetos]

Personally I wouldn't go to a separate shop to buy toothpaste. I would buy everything from the supermarket. Maybe I would buy sun lotion from a kiosk near the beach ... but that has more to do with convenience than price (kiosks are more expensive).

And sometimes their products are beyond expiration day.

[supporttheunderdog]

Personally I wouldn't go to a separate shop to buy toothpaste. I would buy everything from the supermarket. Maybe I would buy sun lotion from a kiosk near the beach ... but that has more to do with convenience than price (kiosks are more expensive).

And sometimes their products are beyond expiration day.

sometimes in the Kiosks too

[kurupetos]

Personally I wouldn't go to a separate shop to buy toothpaste. I would buy everything from the supermarket. Maybe I would buy sun lotion from a kiosk near the beach ... but that has more to do with convenience than price (kiosks are more expensive).

And sometimes their products are beyond expiration day.

sometimes in the Kiosks too

Sometimes the kiosk owners themselves too.

[SSBubbles]

do hope you find somewhere to start this business as you are correct, sun tan lotions are an extortionate price here! I usually ask my family and friends to bring over my supplies but if I found a good and reasonable priced product here I would buy it

[supporttheunderdog]

Personally I wouldn't go to a separate shop to buy toothpaste. I would buy everything from the supermarket. Maybe I would buy sun lotion from a kiosk near the beach ... but that has more to do with convenience than price (kiosks are more expensive).

And sometimes their products are beyond expiration day.

sometimes in the Kiosks too

Sometimes the kiosk owners themselves too.

[cgphilpott]

Maybe i'll ditch the idea and just concentrate on selling suncream to the tourists. The last time i was in Cyprus i couldn't find any Lotion for under 10 Euro and most were closer to 15 Euro mark. I have costed in shipping and all lotions have over a years sell by date on them.

[CBBB]

Maybe i'll ditch the idea and just concentrate on selling suncream to the tourists. The last time i was in Cyprus i couldn't find any Lotion for under 10 Euro and most were closer to 15 Euro mark. I have costed in shipping and all lotions have over a years sell by date on them.

But are they pukka, there are so many counterfeit products about?