Okrika Market / Bend-down-select Abuja

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Okrika Market / Bend-down-select

📖 Abuja's 'Okrika Market' or 'Bend-down-select' scene is a treasure trove for resellers, offering a diverse array of second-hand goods at competitive prices. Wuse Market, the city's largest and most prominent open-air market, is a central hub where you can find everything from clothing and electronics to household items and traditional fabrics. Beyond Wuse, markets like Garki, Utako, Nyanya, Dutse, and Karimo also offer significant opportunities for sourcing high-quality, brand-new-looking clothes, including foreign brands like Zara and H&M. An insider tip for resellers is to visit on market days when new bales are opened, increasing the chances of finding premium items.

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🛒 Wuse Market

📍 Abuja

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Address Wuse 2, Abuja

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Open Daily 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

One of Abuja's main and most organized markets. While more formal than Lagos markets, it has extensive sections for clothing, electronics, and second-hand goods, catering to the capital city's diverse population.

💰 What to buy here

👔 Second-hand Corporate Wear

Buy2,000-7,000 NGN → Sell online5,000-15,000 NGN on Jiji.ng or to office workers

Abuja has a large population of professionals. Look for clean, modern suits, shirts, and blouses.

🖼️ Northern Nigerian Art and Crafts

Buy3,000-15,000 NGN → Sell online8,000-40,000 NGN on Etsy or to tourists/expats

Look for leatherwork, beadwork, and small sculptures from vendors who bring them from the North.

⌚ Used Fashion Watches

Buy2,000-10,000 NGN → Sell online5,000-25,000 NGN on Jiji.ng

Focus on popular fashion brands. Check for scratches on the face and test the battery.

Tip:Prices here are generally higher than in Lagos or Onitsha, but the quality can also be better curated. Bargaining is still essential but might be less aggressive.

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