Tbilisi Flea Market Online: Where to Buy and Sell Second-Hand | Unlim.ge

Tbilisi has flea markets both offline and online. Offline there is the Dry Bridge Market, known for antiques, Soviet memorabilia, art and souvenirs, and Eliava Market, where people go for tools, building materials and car parts. Online there are classifieds boards where you can buy and sell second-hand without standing at a stall: on Unlim.ge basic listings are free, and the Tbilisi city filter shows only local offers. For expats furnishing a flat or selling up before leaving, online is usually the faster route.

Tbilisi's offline flea markets

• Dry Bridge Market. An open air market in the centre: antiques, Soviet era items, paintings, vinyl, jewellery. Great for browsing and collectibles, but selling there means standing at a stall yourself.
• Eliava Market. A sprawling market for tools, building supplies, plumbing, car parts and appliances, new and used.
• Neighbourhood markets and street stalls. Fine for small items, but you only reach passers by.

Opening hours and trading rules change, so check locally before you go.

Online flea markets: easier for sellers

• No stall to run. Your ad works while you get on with your day.
• Buyers from across the city, including people searching in their own district.
• All categories in one account: phone, sofa, stroller, tools. Unlim.ge has 21 categories.
• Three languages. Unlim.ge works in English, Russian and Georgian, so you can list in English and still reach locals with a Georgian line or two.
• Free. Basic listings cost nothing, and promotion is optional.

How to sell on an online flea market

1. Take daylight photos from several angles, with close ups of defects.
2. Write the title like a search: item, brand, model, size.
3. Describe the condition honestly, how long you used it and why you are selling.
4. Price in GEL, checked against similar listings, and say if it is negotiable.
5. Set the city to Tbilisi and add your district.

Selling a lot at once before you move? See Where to Post a Classified Ad in Georgia.

How to buy second-hand without regrets

• See the item in person and never send a deposit "to reserve" it.
• Compare prices. A price far below the market is usually a warning sign.
• For electronics, ask for a receipt or warranty card and test it.
• Put agreements in writing, even just in chat.
• If something goes wrong, you can report a seller or ad on Unlim.ge.

Market or online: which to choose

• Markets suit antiques, collectibles and anyone who enjoys browsing and haggling in person.
• Online suits selling a specific item fast without spending a weekend at a stall, or finding a particular model near you.

More on meeting buyers in How to Sell Safely to a Stranger in Georgia.

Frequently asked questions

What flea markets are there in Tbilisi?

The best known are the Dry Bridge Market (antiques and vintage) and Eliava Market (tools, building materials, car parts). Online, people use classifieds boards.

Where can I sell my things in Tbilisi without a market stall?

On online classifieds. On Unlim.ge basic listings are free and the city filter shows your ad to buyers in Tbilisi.

Can I list in English?

Yes. Unlim.ge works in English, Russian and Georgian.