Yangon's markets and secondhand arcades: from Bogyoke Market to neighbourhood stalls

Places worth a look

• Bogyoke Aung San Market: mostly crafts and fabric, but nearby arcades sell watches and small goods.
• Downtown electronics streets: phone parts, chargers and repair shops, useful for estimating repair costs on a used phone.
• Morning markets (zay) in each township: good for checking prices of kitchenware and household goods.
• Used-furniture stretches: in some townships roadside shops cluster together, so you can compare sizes and prices.

Timing and bargaining

Shops generally open late morning and close around sunset; mornings are more comfortable than the midday heat.

Bargaining is normal, but rather than cutting hard from the start, ask several shops and adjust with reasons.

Using market prices on Near Dee

Market prices often include new items or a trader's margin. Private secondhand deals usually settle lower, so treat them as a reference when pricing.

Knowing parts prices — batteries, screen replacements — helps you negotiate fairly on a used phone.

Watch out for

• Keep phones and wallets in front in crowds.
• Do not judge authenticity of watches or brand bags by market price alone.
• Avoid carrying large amounts of cash.

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