Turkish Barbers

[gordondaviesmoustache]

Not really off topic as we are thowing random accusations about, a cash only chippy more likely to be tax evading than a barber that takes card payments.

Any business that is laundering money in a competent and diligent way will absolutely take card payments. And will welcome them greatly. The more card payments they receive, the more cash they can launder.

 

[Blue Maverick]

Good point. How many chickens do you see in these doing their washing?

Not many I suspect foul play

 

[Stephen Ireland's pants]

Not many I suspect foul play

Most of them are just winging it .

 

[PragueBlue]

The ones round here are run by Kurds and they take cash payment only. No idea if they're up to something or not but they do a decent haircut for a good price.

 

[The Light Was Yellow Sir]

How Turkish barbers took over the British high street​

https://www.ft.com/content/bb9f61a7-5b40-467c-8cab-c1599a225f91

 

[BridgyDids]

I switched to a Turkish place during Covid and never looked back. They are quick, no booking appointments required, and cheaper and do just as good a job.

The old place I used to go was slow, always having to queue as the barber wanted “banter” with everyone (and never remembered conversations from one customer to the next) and then offered you beers / coffee etc, which ultimately was in the price I was paying!

So ultimately I went to the place which suited my needs better! If that’s the same all around the UK, then there’s a reason they have taken over!

 

[MadchesterCity]

How Turkish barbers took over the British high street​

https://www.ft.com/content/bb9f61a7-5b40-467c-8cab-c1599a225f91

WTF £59 per month

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

Went to my Turkish yesterday and got a decent cut from some very busy staff, doing hair, beards, ears and nostrils. Gave them an extra tip as it was Sunday, hopefully it will keep their immaculate cleanliness standards up and not end up in the pockets of the mafia.

 

[stonerblue]

Now have 3 in our small town, always packed though even midwek 7/8.00 at night.

Got a few in Radcliffe. Always open ready for business. A few of the indigenous shop owners should take note.

 

[stonerblue]

It's far more likely to be tax evasion than money laundering.

Obviously money laundering does go on and they use cash businesses as a front but barbers aren't full for most of the time.

For tax evasion and money laundering you should look at all the shiny 'beauty academies' that open 1 day a week..