A thrift vendor who visited a popular market in Nigeria to purchase bags has discovered a foreign currency inside one of the bags bought at the market. The young woman explained that she accompanied a friend to the market to buy bags, and while opening a bale of bags to grade them, she suddenly spotted Korean currency.
Discovery at the Market
According to the individual who posted the video, @bestthriftstoreinbenin, the total amount found in the bale was 6,000 yuan. She wrote in the caption: “Imagine taking someone to Katangua to get bags, you opened a bale to grade and you saw all 6,000 yuan inside the bag.”
Sharing the Surprise
As she shared the video on her TikTok page, she added a description explaining what happened after the discovery. @bestthriftstoreinbenin stated: “Lo and behold the money was for her and she gave me 1,000 yuan. Thank you so much ma.” The 6,000 yuan found in the bale is worth a total of ₦1,203,793 in naira. The individual gave her 1,000 yuan (₦200,632) out of the total sum.
Reactions from Netizens
The post drew the attention of many people who shared their opinions in the comments. Nails/Lash Tech In Agbele commented: “That’s Korean currency, 5k.” Cynthia Chinaza noted: “I dare not talk to anyone let alone putting it out here.” Mildred wrote: “I go buy bag sack maybe my luck go shine.” Ibukun asked: “Do u sell bags in slots too pls.” FOOD STUFF CONTRIBUTION IN EDO said: “Money na water.” mummy easter & Divine added: “I have this currency but don't know how to exchange it oo.” Precious_123 asked: “Ma please do dey sell thrift wig there too.”
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In a similar story, a thrift seller, also known as an okrika vendor, was overjoyed after finding foreign currency in her bale of clothes. The woman discovered a £5 note while unpacking her thrift wear and shared it in a viral video. She asked netizens to help convert it to Nigerian naira. In another story, a Nigerian lady generated buzz online after displaying money she found in a bale of bags. In the trending video, she showed how she searched one of the bags and discovered coins and foreign currencies inside it. She excitedly displayed the cash and laid the coins and notes out for people to see.
Okrika Seller Finds Foreign Money Inside Clothes
Meanwhile, a woman who sells thrift clothes, also called okrika, was happy after finding foreign money in her bale of clothes. She found the money while opening her clothes bag and shared it in a viral video. The seller, Christabell Wambiu, discovered a 500 euro note inside the clothes and showed it on TikTok.
