The market is open from 6 a.m. every Sunday until 3 p.m. Here you’ll find independent vendors with large stalls or simply people walking around with their merchandise.
There are many sections, such as:
Food: vegetables, fruits, protein, and dairy products
Stalls selling new or secondhand clothing
New or used items
Today I took some photos of the secondhand section and some of the clothes. I have a booth there, and in this photo you can see what I was selling that day.
Honestly, it’s been helpful to have this honest source of income—selling things we no longer use at a good price so others can give them a second chance.
They sell a little bit of everything here
Sometimes you can find antique or collectible items
In the secondhand goods section, everything is laid out on the floor on tablecloths, in suitcases, or on whatever else is available
Usually, after buying groceries, people head to these areas to look for parts they need to repair electronic devices they have at home.
Sometimes you have to stop and browse the stalls for a few minutes to see if you can find what you're looking for, while others prefer to ask the seller directly
If they don't have much money, people in certain parts of Venezuela usually go to these humble but honest places, where people work with what they have to put food on the table.
As I said before, there's a bit of everything here
Sometimes you can even barter, depending on the seller
I've also noticed that the people who buy the most in these areas are those who know about electronics, construction workers, shoemakers, or what we call here in Venezuela “utiliti”— that is, people who can fix just about anything. There are also those who have an idea and are looking for a part to fix things around the house.
I've also seen high school and college students looking for parts to build projects or conduct experiments without spending too much
On the other hand, there are also customers who buy parts for repair courses
On the other hand, there are collectors who also find treasures
For gamers who enjoy tinkering, there are consoles and controllers available to modify or repair—or if you're just looking for specific parts
One important tip is to bring an umbrella or wear clothing that protects you from the sun, as well as a hat, because the sun is very strong.
In this area, prices range from an estimated $1 to a maximum of about $10; if the items are very rare, the price will depend on the seller, or, as mentioned earlier, on bartering.
Thanks for reading this far, and remember, everyone: these jobs are honorable too, especially when you do them to support your family. Blessings. 😇 😊