I like that efforts are being made to improve the market, but it still has ways to go so long as development is concerned. It is sectioned in such a way as to make for easy maneuvering inorder to find what one is looking for, and where that may prove difficult, trust the hospitality of the traders to come through for you, they can be nice eh, but don't let that fool you, it's all part of marketing for them o, cos you can bet they'll surely ask you afterwards, if there's nothing you want to buy from them(and that's how you end up with a pack of toothpick you don't need).
Now to the juicy part, I was supposed to buy a Led Ring Light online, Jumia to be precise, at varying rates. It was urgent and the best offer I had was still a bit over my budget and 7days interval before delivery. I decided to go to Ariaria instead and you know what, I got a whooping 7k off of the online price, so I ended up buying 2 instead.
However, it rained the first day, everywhere was flooded! Yuck right, so you might wanna stay off on the rainy days. I had to make the journey a second time, and it was worth it.
Another thing, they always say, "be mindful of your bag! No personal experience there, just a saying. Also there's the issue of traffic sometimes, so keep that in mind.
Don't mind my amebo long gist, hope it helps...
Read moreMy experience here was a mix of so many events. Not my first time here though...
You should get just about any good you want: personal effects, clothes, shoes, household items, foodstuff to a lesser extent, home appliances, the list goes on.
Cost of goods here are relatively competitive and you have an array of qualities to choose from based on your budget. If you're not a good at bargaining and dont have an eye for quality, you'll do well to shop with a market guide.
On the downside, the road network and organisation within the entire market is abysmal. Its pretty obvious from pictures online, there's either no government in the state or they're oblivious of their duties.
One important thing too, be security conscious. I lost my phone here at this visit. The thief picked calls but refused to return it. That said, go to this market only with essentials: a small phone if you think its absolutely necessary and your credit card, you can always pay via POS or make withdrawals using the POS stands all over the market. No need moving...
Read moreThis market is one of the best in eastern nigeria where you can get clothes and services at your disposal anytime you want but there is problem with this place it is hardly conducive for human health it has bad roads it does not have accessible road the abia state government is doing about this place everything you need to buy it in this market anything you want anything you desire anything you feel like you own or you don't own you can find the nigeria international market what is fealty it is dirty it is messed up it is not good for the human health bad route everywhere on an accessible when it rains it floods the market the market is now like a giant wisdom that has nothing to offer for the human condition accept goods...
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