Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bargaining
Bargaining, especially when craft buying, is essential, al-
though the original asking price will be not be far wide of the
mark. Some cooperatives charge fixed prices.
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»Ceramics (Salt)
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»Painted ostrich eggs (Shau-
mari)
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»Weavings (Mukawir)
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»Traditional clothing
(Madaba)
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»Dead Sea soap (nature re-
serve shops, Amman)
Duty Free
Most upmarket shops offer tax rebates. If you spend over
JD350, keep your receipts, fill out a tax rebate form and leave
the country within 90 days, you can get the 16% tax refunded
to your credit card at a booth at the airport, just before check-in.
Export Restrictions
Exporting anything more than 100 years old is illegal, so don't buy any craft or artefact
(including 'ancient' coins or oil lamps) described as 'antique' - if only because it prob-
ably isn't. If you're unsure about an item's provenance, contact the
Customs Department
( 06-4623186;
www.customs.gov.jo
)
in Amman.
