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Tradesman reported for selling cheap lahmacun: 'I sell with a 15 percent profit margin'

Selahattin Yapalı, who made headlines for selling lahmacun for 50 TL in Sivas, responded to criticisms claiming that lahmacun "cannot be sold for 50 TL." Stating that he makes a 15 percent profit on sales, Yapalı said, "I sell it cheaply, but I am making a profit."

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Tradesman reported for selling cheap lahmacun: 'I sell with a 15 percent profit margin'

Selahattin Yapalı, who was reported for selling lahmacun cheaply in Sivas, continued his campaign after inspections by the Provincial Directorate of Trade found no irregularities.
Tradesman reported for selling cheap lahmacun: 'I sell with a 15 percent profit margin'

Following claims that it is impossible to sell lahmacun at such a low price, the shopkeeper, who calculates his earnings based on costs, responded to the allegations by stating that he is satisfied with his profit and will continue the campaign.
Tradesman reported for selling cheap lahmacun: 'I sell with a 15 percent profit margin'

"I sell lahmacun at this price with a 15 percent profit margin"

Shopkeeper Selahattin Yapalı said, "Let me explain how lahmacun is sold for 50 TL to enlighten people. In Sivas, a kilogram of meat is 800 TL, a kilogram of onions is 20 TL, and tomatoes are 30 TL. I sell lahmacun with a 15 percent profit margin.
Tradesman reported for selling cheap lahmacun: 'I sell with a 15 percent profit margin'

The property of our workplace belongs to me. We host our guests. They ask me a lot why it is so cheap. I earn little, but I do earn. If we didn't have a profit, we wouldn't be able to sell it at this price anyway. There were those who were very uncomfortable, but we are satisfied. May God grant abundance, thank God we are earning.
Tradesman reported for selling cheap lahmacun: 'I sell with a 15 percent profit margin'

We have been running this campaign for 3 years. As long as there is such high demand, we will continue this campaign. As long as my strength allows and our earnings cover the costs, we will continue to sell lahmacun for 50 TL," he said.
Tradesman reported for selling cheap lahmacun: 'I sell with a 15 percent profit margin'

A citizen who came from Manisa and ate lahmacun in Sivas said, "My wife is originally from Sivas. She praised the lahmacun here a lot and said it was good. We ate it and liked it. It is really very good. It is both filling and economical. In these days when the economy is difficult, having such shopkeepers is a good thing for our people. Everyone can eat it; it is filling and delicious," he said.