Categories
What's traded on Dealrs
Dealrs is the B2B marketplace for Nigeria's markets, and we're starting with electronics: phones, laptops, computer parts, sound, screens, security and the repair trade behind them. Each category below explains what dealers deal in, what to check before you buy, and how to buy or sell in bulk on Dealrs. More categories are coming.
Category families
Electronics and ICT services, category by category
These are the categories dealers use on Dealrs today. Listings and buy requests live in the Dealrs app and the Dealer Hub; these pages are guides to each trade.
- 4 subcategories
Mobile phones & tablets
New and UK-used phones, iPads and Android tablets, smart watches and the accessories that go with them.
- Mobile phones
- Tablets
- Phone & tablet accessories
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- 3 subcategories
Computers & laptops
New and UK-used business laptops, MacBooks, desktops, monitors and licensed software.
- Laptops & computers
- Monitors
- Software
- 2 subcategories
Computer accessories & hardware
RAM, SSDs and hard drives, chargers, keyboards, mice, flash drives and the parts repair shops use.
- Computer accessories
- Computer hardware
- 1 subcategory
Networking
Routers, MiFi devices, switches, access points, network cable and connectors for installers and offices.
- Networking products
- 2 subcategories
Audio
Speakers, amplifiers, mixers, microphones, home theatre, headphones and earbuds.
- Audio & music
- Headphones
- 1 subcategory
TV & home entertainment
LED and smart TVs, DVD and media players, wall brackets and home-entertainment accessories.
- TV & DVD
- 2 subcategories
Cameras & security
CCTV cameras, recorders, cabling, smart doorbells, photo and video cameras and lenses.
- Security & surveillance
- Cameras
- 1 subcategory
Gaming
PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles, controllers, games and gaming accessories.
- Video games & consoles
- 2 subcategories
Printers & office
Laser and inkjet printers, scanners, toner, ink, and the supplies offices run out of.
- Printers & scanners
- Accessories & supplies
- 1 subcategory
ICT services
Phone and laptop repairs, installations, setup and IT support from technicians in the markets.
- Computer & ICT services (phone and laptop repairs)
Know the words
New, UK used, Naija used, refurbished
Across every category, the same item can be sold in different conditions at very different prices. When you post a buy request, say which one you want.
Brand new
Sealed and unused. Ask whether it has a local warranty or is an import.
What to check
- Seal and box are intact
- Serial number matches the box
- Local warranty or import?
Check effortLow
UK used
Also called foreign-used or tokunbo: used abroad, then imported. Condition varies, so ask about grades.
What to check
- Ask what the dealer's grade means
- Test every function while it's on
- Look for signs of opening or repair
Check effortMedium
Naija used
Used in Nigeria and sold back into the market. Usually cheaper, and more likely to have been repaired.
What to check
- Look for opened screws and swapped parts
- Test everything before you pay
- Agree the condition with the dealer
Check effortHigh
Refurbished
Repaired or restored before resale. Ask who did the work and which parts were replaced.
What to check
- Ask who did the work
- Ask which parts were replaced
- Agree a return window before you pay
Check effortHigh
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Get started
Need stock in bulk? Tell us.
Post a buy request in the Dealrs app, or send a product request here with a code to your phone. The Dealrs team finds verified dealers who have it and gets back to you.