Once in a week Lamelif Sahaf in Beyoglu organizes “tray auction”
where variety of stuff from rare books to trinkets, wall lamps to LPs are offered in
open bidding. The auction is open not
only for regulars but also for the passers by who are curious about what’s
going on. Objects and books from
different collectioners and second hand book sellers are offered with prices
starting from one lira while the values of rare items increase with the demands
of buyers. It is easy to meet with surprises in tray, also called as artisan,
auctions which are also held in several districts of Istanbul.