Chapter 2 A little test of one’s skills
There was a numerical value in the lower right corner of the screen. Lin Yuan looked carefully and realized that it was the reputation value, which was currently zero.
Reputation value? What's the use? Lin Yuan thought.
Looking again, there is a "+" sign next to it, which is gray.
Lin Yuan guessed that the "+" should increase the treasure hunting radius of the treasure hunting instrument!
However, reputation points are required to increase.
In an instant, Lin Yuan had a plan in mind.
Lin Yuan's spirit was shaken, and he quickly came to his uncle's pile of rags, bottles and cans, in a mess.
The treasure hunt instrument in his mind immediately glowed with a green light.
This shows that one of the pieces of junk in front of you is genuine.
Lin Yuan opened those things and quickly found the thing that made the treasure hunter glow blue.
I saw that it was a snuff bottle as big as a palm.
Ever since Lin Yuan learned that his uncle was doing antique business in the United States, he had deliberately crammed in knowledge about antiques in the past few days. Appraisal was definitely out of the question. It was wishful thinking to learn how to appraise after just a few days of tutoring, but he did understand the most basic common sense about antiques.
For example, the object in front of you is called a snuff bottle.
A snuff bottle refers to a container for holding snuff. It is small and can be held in the hand, making it easy to carry. In the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, snuff was introduced to China, and snuff boxes gradually became orientalized, giving rise to snuff bottles.
Lin Yuan knew that snuff bottles, as exquisite handicrafts, are made of porcelain, copper, ivory, jade, agate, amber and other materials. They use blue and white, multicolored, porcelain carving, nesting, skillful work, interior painting and other techniques, drawing on a variety of techniques from both inside and outside the region. The advantages of craftsmanship are regarded as precious artifacts by refined enthusiasts, and they enjoy a high reputation at home and abroad.
This palm-sized thing should not be underestimated. It is known as a "miniature art that combines the culmination of various craftsmanship from various countries."
He knew it was a snuff bottle, but Lin Yuan didn't know the market price of this thing or how much it was worth.
He planned to use his mobile phone to check. He might not be able to find out the specific price of the snuff bottle in his hand, but he could find out the approximate value.
"What? Like this? Take it if you like it." Chen Shiquan washed his face and saw Lin Yuan dig out a snuff bottle from his pile. He thought his nephew liked this kind of thing, so he was not stingy, so he simply gave it to Lin Yuan. Deep.
Lin Yuan shook his head: "Uncle, this snuff bottle should be quite valuable, you'd better keep it!"
The golden finger was given by his uncle. This time, Lin Yuan was not willing to continue to take advantage of his uncle. He even thought about being filial and filial to him when he made money in the future.
Chen Shiquan laughed and said nonchalantly: "It's not true, what is it worth?"
Can he not be clear about his own things?
He even began to teach Lin Yuan his experience in this industry, and he needed to clarify the customer group, mainly selling to the Chinese group, including Liuzi.
As well as some routines, words, etc.
Lin Yuan still has a lot to learn.
"Don't Chinese people deceive Chinese people?" Lin Yuan.
His uncle rolled his eyes and asked, "Are they Chinese?"
It seems right.
"Uncle, if it is a real antique, how do you usually deal with it?" Lin Yuan did not explain too much to his uncle, knowing that he would not believe it if he said the snuff bottle was real.
Chen Shiquan raised his hand and pointed: "Go out and turn left. About fifty meters away, there is an antique shop. The owner is called Uncle De. He is a pretty good man. Although he will make money from us, the food is not that ugly."
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After listening to the old uncle's words, Lin Yuan stood up, turned around and walked out: "Old uncle, I will go out for a while."
Chen Shiquan knew that his nephew was looking for that antique shop, so he didn't stop him and let the boy go to the wall.
What does a young man know?
Lin Yuan went out and turned left, and soon found the antique shop that his uncle had mentioned, called Debao Zhai.
It was deserted inside, with no customers at all, but Lin Yuan did not underestimate it. It is said that these antique shops have not been open for three years and have been open for three years, so they cannot close down.
Inside the store, the boss was wearing a pair of glasses, his hair was combed meticulously, and he was wearing a Chinese tunic suit, and he was reading a book.
He probably heard the noise, so he looked up towards the door and saw the young man walking in. He thought it was Liuzi and asked with a smile: "Young man, what do you need?"
Lin Yuan: "Boss, do you want to collect the things?" "Collect them, let me take a look."
The boss is not surprised. Some of their children may bring some family heirlooms with them when they go abroad. When money is tight, they will pawn them off.
Lin Yuan took out the snuff bottle.
"Put it here." The boss said, pointing to the counter.
This is the rule of the antique shop.
It is said that jade cannot be held in hand, gold cannot be separated from the eye, and fish cannot be pointed at the finger!
In fact, this is done not just for jade, but for all fragile items. Do not pick it up with your hands. If it falls, the liability for the accident will not be easily determined.
Lin Yuan gently placed the snuff bottle on the counter.
Uncle De then took action, picked up the snuff bottle, and set up a magnifying glass with his other hand to examine it carefully.
After about three minutes, Uncle De said: "Young man, let's get straight to the point! This snuff bottle of yours is from the Qing Dynasty, made of agate, and the workmanship is pretty good. If I accept it here, I can only give you two Ten thousand US dollars, slightly lower than the market price.”
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Lin Yuan nodded to express his understanding. People also need to make money when opening a store.
It was lower than the market price, and Lin Yuan was mentally prepared for it.
Although agate is one of the gemstones, like crystal, it has huge reserves and output, so it is usually not very valuable. Only some special varieties are slightly precious.
"Do you want to take action? Maybe you can ask elsewhere, it's okay." Uncle De smiled.
"Sell!" Lin Yuan said.
Uncle De: “Do you want cash or transfer?”
"Cash it!"
Lin Yuan's bank card was from a domestic bank, so he felt that he needed to get another bank card.
Without thinking much, Uncle De opened the safe in the store and took out two wads of hundred-dollar bills.
"Count it."
This money should have been taken out from the bank, untouched, and very new.
Lin Yuan counted it quickly, and the number was correct. As for whether there were counterfeit banknotes, Lin Yuan couldn't tell. Some fake RMB are hard to identify, let alone US dollars.
"Thank you boss!"
Uncle De: "I should thank you for taking care of your business. You might as well bring it over next time you have something good. I may not pay a high price, but it won't be too deceiving."
Lin Yuan nodded, stuffed the dollar bills into his pocket, and returned to his uncle's rental house.
After returning to the house, Lin Yuan took out the dollar bills and handed them to his uncle: "I sold that thing on my own initiative, and the money is all here."
Chen Shiquan was shocked.
Really a treasure?
This was beyond his expectation!
"What did Uncle De say?" he asked.
Lin Yuan: "He said it was an object from the Qing Dynasty, made of agate."
Chen Shiquan thought for a moment and gave Lin Yuan a wad of U.S. dollars: "Take it and use it, it's the pocket money my uncle gave you."
Lin Yuan was not polite. He really didn't have much money now and needed some starting capital.
"Thank you, uncle!"
(End of chapter)