Search for Treasure Worldwide Chapter 374: The real goal (asking for monthly votes and recommendations)
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Hearing Ye Tian’s inquiry, the stall owner suddenly felt ecstatic.
These two white stones from China, carved with unknown waterfowl, seem to be of great value, otherwise Steven would not be so excited or even put it down!
But how much should you price these two stones? It’s better to get a deal and make a killing at the same time!
The stall owner’s brain started to work at high speed, trying to figure out the most reasonable price based on the similar jade he just saw online!
Soon, he had the answer in his mind.
You are right to start selling at the highest price you see! At least he won’t be cheated. If Steven, the bastard, can’t accept it, then he won’t be able to accept it no matter how hard he bargains!
The decision was made, he immediately smiled and said:
“Stephen, thank you for clarifying my doubts and letting me understand some of the traditional Chinese culture. It is indeed profound and profound, and it deserves to be called an ancient civilization with a long history!
I checked online and found out that this is a valuable antique piece of art. Therefore, my price is 5 million US dollars. How about it? Is it acceptable? “
After finishing speaking, the stall owner immediately stared at Ye Tian, expecting to get the most perfect answer!
How dare you open your teeth! This is using a buddy as a scapegoat!
Ye Tian stared at the stall owner dumbfounded, and was so angry that he almost laughed!
Did your eyes see that these two handles are worth $5 million? Even if I don’t cheat on you, the maximum value of this pair of mutton-fat jade handles will definitely not exceed US$500,000!
$5 million? It’s so dark!
After calming down a little, Ye Tian immediately joked angrily.
“Man, you are definitely the craziest stall owner I have ever seen. You shouldn’t be doing business at the yard market. You should go rob the Federal Reserve with an AK47 and maybe get $5 million!
That’s right! There are indeed top-grade jades worth 5 million US dollars, and there are even more expensive ones, including priceless treasures. However, the two jades in front of you are definitely not worth this price, and are even far apart!
I really don’t understand. What’s the basis for your high price of $500? I hope you can explain it and let me gain insights and learn the art of asking prices from you! “
The stall owner’s face turned slightly red, and he seemed a little embarrassed that his lion was opening his mouth.
But after all, he was a veteran in the antique market, and he also had a well-tested face, and his expression returned to normal in an instant.
“Steven, I took reference from the auction prices of some Chinese jades. Even if the price is high, it shouldn’t be much higher. If you can’t accept it, what do you think is appropriate? Tell us!”
Ye Tian did not quote the price immediately, but asked curiously:
“Man, which website did you check on? Can you show it to me? I also want to see what a $5 million jade looks like!”
“Okay! I saw it on the Christie’s website. There are several jade auction records on it, and the pictures and prices are all available! There is just no detailed introduction!”
As he spoke, the stall owner took out his mobile phone and started operating.
Soon he found the relevant records and showed them to Ye Tian.
Seeing the information on the phone screen, Ye Tian smiled helplessly, pointed at the information and explained:
“Man, Chinese antique jades are different from gemstones. We pay more attention to humanistic value! These pieces of jade are very special and cannot be compared with the two gadgets in front of us.
Let’s talk about this round jade article first. This is called jade bi. It is a ritual instrument from the Spring and Autumn Period in China 2500 years ago. It is an important item of the country and has an extremely noble status. It is a very rare antique jade article!
Have you seen these patterns on the surface of jade? They are hieroglyphs! Chinese characters, which have been passed down for thousands of years, are used to record the culture of our Chinese people and inherit the spirit of our nation!
By analyzing and studying these Chinese characters, we can verify the age of this piece of jade, what it records, whether its status is noble, etc., and of course, its market value.
Any ancient Chinese jade article engraved with text must be worth more! This is the reason why this jade is worth 5 million US dollars! Because it records history and has more research value! “
“Wow! An antique from 2,500 years ago! What an exaggeration!”
The stall owner exclaimed and looked at the jade pictures on his phone in shock. Unfortunately, they were not his!
Besides being shocked, the stall owner also had a trace of disappointment in his eyes.
There are no hieroglyphics on my pair of jades, so their value is naturally greatly reduced.
After a pause, Ye Tian pointed to another auction record and said:
“The jade in the picture is not too old, only more than 300 years old, but it is extremely valuable. The transaction price of US$4.6 million illustrates this point well!
The reason why it is so expensive is because it is a jade seal used by ancient Chinese emperors. It is a symbol of the highest power. It has an extremely noble status and is extremely rare in quantity!
This piece of jade is also engraved with Chinese characters, which not only proves its age but also proves its status. It belonged to a famous emperor in ancient China, so it is naturally of extraordinary value! “
“Oh my God! This is actually the emperor’s exclusive product, no wonder it is so expensive!”
The stall owner was shocked again and sighed a few words.
The preparation is complete and it’s time to show off!
Ye Tian picked up the two mandarin duck handles and continued with a smile:
“Let’s talk about these two pieces of jade! They are very small and can be held in one hand. They only weigh about 400 grams in total. They are just for viewing and cannot be compared with jade bis and jade seals!
There is no written information on their appearance, which makes it impossible to verify their age. The identification is not easy, and the humanistic value is greatly reduced. The price should not be that high!
Although I don’t know the exact age, based on the analysis of materials, carvings, and preservation conditions, I can be sure that the history of these two antique jades is no more than 260 years.
The asking price of US$5 million is too high. You should look for similar jades to compare. I found some auction information. You can refer to it and you will understand how much this pair of jades is worth! “
“Okay! I really want to know the true value of this pair of jades!”
The stall owner handed the phone to Ye Tian, his eyes filled with disappointment.
These two pieces of jade are not very valuable! Hopes of making a fortune were all but gone.
Taking the phone, Ye Tian quickly found several pieces of relevant information on the Internet, all of which were jade auction records similar in size to these two handles!
However, he paid more attention here, and the jade auction records he found were quite mixed, including Hetian jade, Dushan jade, Xiu jade, etc. Most of them were jade from the past one or two hundred years.
The prices of these jades are not very high, ranging from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, and rarely exceed one hundred thousand dollars, let alone one million dollars or more!
How could the old American stall owner in front of me know the difference? When he saw these jade pictures and auction prices, he was immediately stunned! My head is a little confused!
The price gap between US$5 million and tens of thousands of US dollars is huge! Have fun with yourself! Making a fortune is a dream!
Seeing the stall owner’s dull expression, Ye Tian suddenly laughed to himself.
If you want to trick your buddy, there is no way! Just wait to be tricked by your buddies!
Although he led the stall owner into the pit step by step and seemed to be cheating, Ye Tian was not afraid at all that the stall owner would wake up and come to take the blame!
Jade identification is too subjective. Who else but myself can tell at a glance that this is a mutton-fat jade handle from the Qianlong period? Even the most skilled jade appraisal experts have to conduct multiple researches before they can draw a conclusion!
If anyone doubts that I can solve all the problems by just saying that I was wrong, who can bite me?
What’s more important is that as soon as these two handles come into your hands, they will immediately withdraw from the market and become your own private collection. It is impossible for others to know their true value!
It’s time to strike while the iron is hot, and the timing couldn’t be better!
And you can take the opportunity to get close to the main target, that valuable modern art work.
Thinking of this, Ye Tian immediately took action with a smile.
“Man, I like these two pieces of jade very much, not because they are expensive, but because they are antique artworks from China. That is my motherland and I love everything there!
I plan to collect these two jade articles to relieve my homesickness. In addition, there is another reason. These two jade articles symbolize love. I plan to give one of them to my girlfriend.
It is precisely based on these two points that I want to buy these two pieces of jade. Of course, the price can never be 5 million US dollars. That is ridiculous! I offer $40,000, please consider it! “
“Ah! Only 40,000 US dollars?”
The stall owner was extremely disappointed, and his dream of getting rich was completely ruined.
But deep down in his heart, $40,000 is acceptable! Better than nothing!
If you calculate the return on investment, he has made nearly 200 times the profit on this pair of jade articles. What else is there to be dissatisfied with?
“That’s right, it’s 40,000 US dollars! If you can accept it, you can trade it now, and you will get four rolls of green Franklin. If you can’t accept it, forget it. It only means that I have no chance with these two pieces of jade!
Ye Tian said with a smile, looking very relaxed.
Play hard to get! This is the most frequently used trick in antique trading, and it is also the most effective!
The stall owner hadn’t responded yet, but Ye Tian’s voice came out again.
“Hey! Why are there oil paintings of black girls? It’s so rare! And it’s in a Latin American style. Man, do you know this is the work of that artist? It’s interesting!”
Ye Tian let out a sigh, pointed at an oil painting on the stall and asked, with a curious expression on his face.
However, his eyes hidden under his sunglasses were extremely bright and shining!
This is his main goal, that piece of modern art of extraordinary value!