By Shaheryar Hossain

At a time when marketers are keeping no stones unturned to attract customers, Delhi Chor Bazaar has emerged as the perfect place for shopping and take control of your spend the smarter way.

Starting from consumer durables to clothing and electronics goods, all the goods are available at reasonable price at the Sunday market in the national capital.

While the Chor Bazaar was earlier located behind the Red Fort, the no guarantee market has recently been shifted to Daryaganj area around the Jama Masjid and Novelty Cinema Hall.

Let’s have a glance on things to do before purchasing anything from one the oldest markets in Delhi.

Time

The price of the product rises with the increase in the number of customers thronging to the market. The market starts before the sunrise and shuts in the evening. So, it is advisable to reach the market between 5AM and 6 AM.

Transportation

The best way to reach the market is via your own car or bike, luxury taxi or auto rickshaw. Metro Railway is another option for people residing nearby to Violet Line Metro Stations. The nearest Metro station to Chor Bazaar is Jama Masjid station (Gate Number 4)

Market Research

Before purchasing anything, one should always do the market research.

Why the market is named Chor Bazaar?

The street market, with shops along with on the roadside or on footpaths , is called Chor Bazaar because of resale of products obtained by  unfair means. The products sold in the market are usually second hand.

Four Products to buy from Chor Bazaar as follows:

Shoes/ Slippers/ Sandals

A galaxy of shoes is available at unbelievably low prices. All you need to do is to keep an eye on the branded items and bargain hard.

Books

Starting from Ruskin Bond’s story books to Preeti Shenoy’s affair tales, all are available at the Sunday street market at reasonable price.

Cameras

Branded cameras such as Nikon and Cannon are available in the theif market starting from Rs 4000. But there is no guarantee.

Sports Equipment

If you are looking for some cheap gym or sports equipment then Chor Bazaar is the perfect place. It is famous for equipment like dumbbells, weight and that too at super cheap rates.

What not to buy from Chor Bazaar?

Mobile Phones

If you want to buy smart phones then Thieves Market is not at all a safe place to purchase. Most of the items sold here are brought to the market through unfair means.   You might get in trouble if it gets traced on being switched on. It is always better to mobile phones from a reputed shops such as The Mobile Shop, Big Bazaar, etc.

Shampoo and Deo

Used shampoo bottles / toiletries containers are re-filled with liquid soap and sold in the Sunday market.

Highlights

The market is known as Thieves Market because stolen goods are sold here legally.

Location: Near Red Fort

How to reach?

The nearest metro station is Jama Masjid metro station serving on Violet yellow line.