Unique market with hundreds of antiques in Nghe An

On weekends, antique enthusiasts in Nghe An and other provinces and cities flock to Dinh Cong Trang Street, Vinh City to gather and exchange their collected antiques. Because these are unique and unusual items, they also attract a large number of people to come and learn about them. Photo: QA

According to records, there are about 10 stalls here, each with dozens of items, eye-catchingly decorated, serving antique enthusiasts to appraise. The vendors are mainly from Nghe An, with some vendors from the northern provinces. Photo: QA

The items here are very diverse, dating from tens to hundreds of years, all spread out on tarps, displayed for sale right on the sidewalk. Prices range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dong, depending on many factors. Items of higher value are not displayed here, if customers have a need, they will be brought back to the store for introduction. Photo: QA

Decades-old cassette players, landline phones, flashlights... are part of many people's childhoods, evoking a sense of nostalgia and nostalgia for a difficult time. Photo: QA

This water canteen from the war in the last century is sold for 500,000 VND. Photo: QA

The price set for each item depends on the uniqueness, rarity, age, and perfection of the product, as well as the appraisal and negotiation abilities of the buyer and seller. Therefore, when satisfied with an antique, the buyer carefully considers every detail to come up with a suitable price. Photo: QA

Mr. Nguyen Van Hung, Le Mao ward said: This is a very unique market because the items are not always found on the market, so on the weekends I often come here to look and choose a few items to bring home to collect and introduce to neighbors and children. Photo: QA

Ancient coins or paper money from the last century are of interest to many viewers. Photo: QA

Many people come to this unique market to learn, listen to historical stories associated with the items, and take pictures to collect. Buying and selling here is not too heavy, sometimes they just want to meet to discuss and exchange interesting knowledge about antiques. Photo: QA