Presumed,

That is something I have noticed especially from the other forums that I have been following for Land Rovers and Unimogs. Some prices for labour I see are unbelievable (so is the money we earn here <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />).

There is a place named the Egyptian Bazaar here and one of the streets that is next to it is invaded by these sort of shops. Istanbul is a big metropol and it is getting harder to find these people here also. But in small towns and on the country side there are still traditional shops doing these kind of things dirt cheap.

Also you can buy for example 2 mt x 3 mt BDU cloth for 12 USD and get one sewed for yourself for another 30 USD. There is a hell of textile industry and all sorts of brands and makes here but I still like to get my shirts or pants made by a tailor.

I still pay my mechanic 50 USD for 6 hr hard work <img src="images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for the soldering advice. I will keep that in mind. If I can get a good bargain I plan to have more than one made. If posting won't be that bad maybe I can send some over there.

Burak