Chapter 386 - 100 Million Orders (Supplement 5.12)
Looking at the jadeite shop, some jadeite collectors who came from Guangdong, as well as the jadeite merchants who came from the northeast, Jia Yidao's heart couldn't help but be filled with a trace of gratitude for Liu Yufei and Wang Biao. Speaking of which, if it weren't for the help of the two of them, in Jia Rudao, there shouldn't be such a quick news from customers so far away who would be able to rush to Linhai, right?
You must know that although Jia Yidao's "green, fat, red and thin" is relatively high in grade. However, after all, there is still no geographical restriction of the jade line, if it is in Zhejiang, it is relatively unique and has a certain attraction, then, compared with Guangdong and Hong Kong, there is a certain gap, which is completely caused by the geographical gap.
It can be seen that Jia Yidao's special jadeite carving skills are very important to jadeite experts.
It is completely conceivable how much effort Liu Yufei and Wang Biao have spent to promote Jia Nidao's unique carving skills. However, because he and Jia Nidao had unified the caliber in advance, the two of them naturally would not say it directly, these chic jade jewelry were carved by Jia Nidao.
In this way, the sense of mystery, coupled with the charm of the jadeite carving technique itself, can attract many connoisseurs, and it is reasonable.
Among these customers, Jia Rudao has met a lot of old acquaintances. It's like Mr. Dong and several of his friends when he met him in Guangdong. When Meng Yi saw Jia Yidao, he was still very familiar. The circle of gambling stones is so big, if Jia Rudao goes to Guangdong, Yunnan and other places a few more times, it is estimated that some big merchants will almost be able to know all of them. For a few of them, Jia Rudao also received them personally. Moreover, there are no too polite words on both sides. Everyone is in the industry, as long as you take a little look, you can see the overall level of "green, fat, red and thin".
"It's not easy. In the end, Mr. Dong also said such a sentence, which can be regarded as an evaluation of "green, fat, red and thin". Subsequently, the group came to the display table, and Mr. Dong's eyes narrowed into a slit, looking at several of the best jadeite. Among the few people accompanying him, Jia Rudao also knew a lot.
It seems that everyone is quite interested in a few jade ornaments here.
"Xiao Jia, these 'zodiac signs' are what Xiao Liu said, carved with special techniques, right?" Mr. Dong looked at it, and really put his attention on Jia Yidao's carving skills. On the contrary, among the several people who accompanied him, some were looking at the "blood jade bracelet", and some were looking at the "chanterelle".
"Hmm. Jia Rudao hurriedly responded and said, "I also asked Mr. Dong to help with pointers." ”
With this kind of superficial modesty, Jia Rudao will still say a few words. I can't say, Mr. Dong will customize a few superb jade jewelry here.
"Hehe, I haven't said this yet, but you flattered me. Didn't you learn it from Xiao Liuzi? What a good method. Mr. Dong didn't ask who carved it. This kind of question, even if he asked, Jia Rudao would definitely not say, rather than touching the nail after asking, it is better to ignore the past directly, "Can you tell me now, what kind of positioning method is the price on this." Xiao Liu, that kid, can fool me miserably. ”
"Oh, isn't it?" Jia Rudao pretended to be very surprised, and asked curiously.
"Why not?" Mr. Dong seemed to mention Liu Yufei, and he still felt a little angry, and he didn't know if he pretended to do it on purpose to show Jia Yidao, "That kid, first sent me a photo, saying that I wanted me to see what was special, so I naturally looked for it seriously." However, Xiao Jia, you also know that the work that Xiao Liu has in hand is indeed relatively average in terms of quality. ”
Yes, Jia Rudao smiled bitterly in his heart, the work he gave Liu Yufei is not the best, it can be regarded as the texture of the ice species, although it is not very pure in color, but in Dong Zong's opinion, it is of average quality, and I don't know if it is the arrogance of others, or the small family spirit of Jia Yidao. However, for a Hong Kong businessman like Mr. Dong, Jia Rudao really has nothing to say.
Later, I asked to see the real thing, and immediately rushed to Jieyang. Mr. Dong sighed and said, "Originally, looking at Xiao Liu's smug appearance, I thought it was a new piece of jade jewelry from his 'Liu Ji', but in the end, that kid said that he was bought from you." As for the carving technique, value, and so on, they are all kept secret from me, you say, isn't he greedy for me? …… After seeing the real thing, I was even more happy with this carving technique. No, in two days, I will come to your place. ”
While speaking, Jia Rudao could also feel Mr. Dong's sincerity.
"Then Mr. Dong, what kind of price do you think such jade jewelry will be?" Jia Rudao cautiously probed his words and said, "Don't worry, when you came here, you were still one to ask about this matter." In addition, that is, when it opened, Liu Yufei and Wang Biao, Brother Wang, came over. ”
"Hmm. Mr. Dong nodded, and Jia Rudao's words couldn't be clearer. Since Liu Yufei and Wang Biao have been here, there will inevitably be some mention of this carving technique owned by Jia Rudao. What's more, Mr. Dong can still think of Liu Yufei helping Jia Yidao in Guangdong, I can't say, what kind of agreement did the two have in advance.
For a businessman like Mr. Dong, only the combination of interests is the most reliable.
Moreover, he would not think that after a big businessman like Wang Biao had contact with Jia Nidao, he could still obtain high benefits from Jia Nidao's side, which can be regarded as Jia Nidao's reminder to him: You can listen well, Wang Biao in the northeast has already negotiated with me. If you want to take advantage of me, you may not be able to get out.
Although Jia Rudao may not be able to think of the deep meaning of this kind of words, Mr. Dong can quickly understand it. Moreover, what he was even more worried about was that if Jia Rudao and Wang Biao cooperated to block such jade carving works to the outside world, then he came in a hurry this time, which could be regarded as a waste of time to come and visit.
To say that Dong Zong has a mentality of appreciating the jadeite with a unique carving effect in the jadeite jewelry, or has the mentality of using it to make money. Mr. Dong will definitely say that there are both. But if you have to decide the winner or loser, I'm afraid the latter has the upper hand, right?
Therefore, although Dong Zong wanted to ask if Wang Biao and Liu Yufei had ordered a large number of orders from Jia Rudao, the words came to his mouth, but he swallowed them back. If he asks at this time, there is no doubt that he will be at an absolute disadvantage in the next transaction, which is not what Dong Zong wants to see.
So, in the following time, the conversation between Mr. Dong and Jia Nidao was more about playing a side game, and the content of the conversation was all about the jade industry, but there were very few things really related to Jia Nidao's carving skills. Dong always paid attention to the change in Jia Yidao's expression while talking casually.
However, as far as Jia Nidao is concerned, he can benefit a lot from Mr. Dong's words.
After all, there is still a big gap between a place like Linhai and Hong Kong. In this way, no matter how deep Jia Yidao's attainments in the Jade Party are, he can't instantly understand the market situation in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, let alone any fashion trends. In the casual conversation with Mr. Dong, he was more inclined to these news.
Jia Rudao was happy to talk to Mr. Dong.
At the end of the day, Mr. Dong found an opportunity to talk to Jia Yidao about some specific purposes, at this time, Mr. Dong felt that the favor card was almost played, and the friendship was also good, and then, it should naturally be his plan. The two of them went to the second floor of "green, fat, red and thin", fortunately, in such a place, it is still very appropriate to talk about some things on jade.
"Xiao Jia, I'll just say it directly. Mr. Dong got straight to the point, without the slightest cowardice, and said, "I am personally very optimistic about this unique carving technique." Therefore, I am prepared to extradite a few cases to Hong Kong if conditions permit. ”
In Mr. Dong's opinion, since there is Liu Yufei in Guangdong, and there is Wang Biao in the north, Mr. Dong does not feel that he can shake the relationship between these two people and Jia Yidao. Moreover, Dong Zong's own business territory does not have much intersection with the two of them, so it is more appropriate to directly propose Hong Kong.
"Of course, if you don't find a suitable partner in Taiwan, I can represent you. Mr. Dong added, "I'm in Taiwan, and I still have some way." ”
"I naturally have nothing to doubt about your way, Mr. Dong. Jia Rudao nodded and said, "However, you also know that jadeite carving is not an easy task, especially some unique techniques, which take a lot of time." ”
"This one is natural. Mr. Dong replied with a smile.
"Therefore, on my side, there is only one carver who can carve such an effect. I'd like other carvers to learn a little bit as well. However, it is too difficult and not very realistic. Jia Rudao thought about his rhetoric and said, "You see, this has a big limit in terms of quantity. Let me tell you so, Brother Liu and Brother Wang's side haven't mentioned anything from my side for the time being. Otherwise, it is unlikely that Brother Liu will show you a mid-to-high-end jade jewelry. ”
"This ......" Mr. Dong was a little stunned, thinking of the jade jewelry that Liu Yufei showed him, it was really as Jia Yidao said. Soon, however, a smile began to bloom on his face, and he was even more excited than before. Since Liu Yufei and Wang Biao didn't even mention the goods, it is enough to show that the carving master on Jia Rudao's side, whether it is one or not, at least it is relatively rare, that is for sure.
Otherwise, there is no need for Jia Yidao to let go of this opportunity to make money.
"So, I'm in a hurry. Mr. Dong first said modestly, "However, since it can only be produced in small batches, can it be specially taken the high-end, or even high-quality route?"
Sometimes, Jia Rudao has to sigh that these shrewd businessmen are really different people, with the same head. Dong Zong's thoughts in a moment turned out to be exactly the same as Wang Biao, Liu Yufei and others, and only Jia Yidao would be indifferent to his carving skills.
Even if it is Xu Zhiguo, after seeing the jade jewelry carved by Jia Nidao, he just praised the carving skills are good, or Jia Nidao will one day become a famous jade carver, but he did not think very well that such skills can form a sensation in the industry and drive infinite benefits.
This is the gap in vision!
"Yes. Jia Rudao nodded and said. Anyway, there's nothing to hide," Brother Wang Biao also suggested, if it is allowed, it should be a jade jewelry a month, which is more reasonable. ”
When Mr. Dong heard this, he couldn't help frowning slightly. The word "reasonable" can be regarded as very exquisite. It can be seen that the carver under Jia Nidao can only carve out a jade ornament in a month, or Jia Nidao has the intention of pressing the goods. After all, this thing is a high-end jade jewelry, even Dong Zong has to admit that if the quantity is too large, it will undoubtedly cause a loss in price, and if the quantity is less, it is a bit uncost-effective for Jia Rudao, who doesn't want to make more money?
No one is going to get along with money.
"Then Mr. Wang and Xiao Liuzi haven't told you about sales yet, right?" Mr. Dong couldn't help but follow Jia Nidao's train of thought. At this time, he couldn't help it. If he didn't pick up the goods from Jia Rudao, there would be no other way at all. However, Jia Yidao can enter the Hong Kong market through Liu Yufei. It's just a little more troublesome in the process and degree.
When Mr. Dong saw the jade jewelry that Liu Yufei showed him, he didn't think about it, so he let his carving masters also learn and imitate. However, it is in vain. Let's just say that it is those simple carving marks on the jadeite jewelry. A skilled carver wants to imitate it, and there is no problem at all. But that's just imitation. The texture, texture, color, and head of each piece of jadeite material are not exactly the same, even if it is imitated according to the carving traces of Jia Yidao, it is difficult to have the effect carved by Jia Yidao's own hands.
Even Jia Rudao himself, if he wants to carve two identical jadeite ornaments by himself, it is impossible, let alone imitated by other jadeite carvers.
In this way, it is no wonder that Dong Zongzong is so interested in Jia Rudao's jade jewelry with this carving effect.
"Not yet. Jia Rudao nodded very affirmatively and said, "However, you have also seen that only three pieces of the 'Zodiac' animal-form jadeite jewelry in my store are on display, just because the remaining nine pieces have been designed, and the jadeite materials are also available, but they have not had time to carve them out yet." ”
"Can you slow down the 'Zodiac' first?" With Dong Zong's shrewdness, it can be seen that the "Zodiac" is a complete set, which is not a problem at all, "You can try to carve a other jade jewelry first, and explore the market." ”
In the end, Mr. Dong's words to Jia Yidao seemed to be more like helping Jia Yidao to make an idea.
Just when Jia Yidao felt a little incredible, Mr. Dong immediately continued: "You see, Hong Kong has always been the best place to sell jadeite jewelry." If you want to test what kind of potential this type of jadeite jewelry has, can it be placed in the Hong Kong market?"
Jia Rudao smiled bitterly at the corner of his mouth and said, "This is really a good idea." ”
In this regard, don't say that it is Jia Yidao, even if Liu Yufei and Wang Biao are still standing here, they can only respond in this way, can it still be said that the jade market in the mainland is more prosperous than that in Hong Kong? Isn't it talking nonsense with open eyes. If the whole jadeite market in the mainland is combined, it can be compared with Hong Kong, then, from the perspective of a single city, there is no comparison at all.
"Then Xiao Jia, what do you mean, do you agree with my statement?" Dong Zong suddenly raised his voice a few degrees and said, "If Xiao Jia you are sure, can we now have further negotiations on the form, texture, price and other aspects of this jade carving work?"
Listening to Mr. Dong's tone, it seemed that he was afraid that if he took a step slower, Jia Rudao would change his mind.
"Hehe, Mr. Dong, you can rest assured. As long as the price is right, choosing to put it in the Hong Kong market first is very beneficial for me, Brother Liu and Brother Wang. Jia Rudao pondered and said that when Wang Biao and Liu Yufei said goodbye, they talked about the question of where to open the market first. After all, there are not many people who can really afford this kind of superb jadeite jewelry.
Whether it is from Guangdong, or from the northeast, it is more advantageous to start from Hong Kong, if you start to sell from the northeast, when trading, you also need to explain to the customer, why such carving technology, will increase the price a lot. Then, once this type of jadeite jewelry appeared in Hong Kong, it caused a sensation. Later, when it appeared in other places, it saved a lot of unnecessary rhetoric and trouble.
It's like a fashion cloth, which will be chosen in Paris, France, and the release of the movie needs to impact Los Angeles.
Otherwise, before the cooperation with Wang Biao and Liu Yufei was negotiated, Jia Yidao would not have come to negotiate a deal with Mr. Dong with a clear conscience, right?
"So, what is the budget for the pricing of this type of jadeite jewelry?" Mr. Dong asked and said, "Let's put it this way, Xiao Jia, your current plan is to directly hand over the carved jadeite jewelry to me to deal with, contact the buyer, or simply send it to the auction house?"
"This, it depends on Mr. Dong's plan. Jia Rudao said, "For me, a two-piece jade jewelry is just a small benefit, and the important thing is long-term cooperation, isn't it ?......?"
"That's, that's. Mr. Dong nodded.
"So, in my opinion, this jade jewelry is best to form a certain sensational effect. Jia Rudao said, "However, there is no need to make everyone known, when the time comes, if the supply exceeds demand, I don't want others to find me, you know, if you want to eat well in the Jade line, interpersonal relationships are important." But, at the same time, you're going to be bound by a lot of relationships, right?"
"Speaking of which, I also have a deep understanding. "Jia Nidao's interpersonal relationship is undoubtedly much inferior to Mr. Dong. Jia Rudao can feel that it is not easy, and in this regard, Dong Zong has enough right to speak. "According to Xiao Jia, then try not to go to a large auction......
Mr. Dong pondered for a while, and thought for a few minutes before he continued: "Do you think this can be done, for this piece of jade jewelry, we are more optimistic, but there is also a limit, isn't it? Why don't you just rely on my personal connections in Hong Kong to conduct a small auction?"
"In this way, isn't it too troublesome for you, Mr. Dong?" Jia Rudao said with some surprise. Jia Rudao didn't think that Dong would spend so much effort for such a jade ornament. While asking, he looked at Mr. Dong very curiously, as if he was waiting for Mr. Dong's final answer.
Mr. Dong smiled wryly and said: "Of course, in this way, this jadeite jewelry can be sold, to a large extent, it depends on me personally, or my jadeite company's connections." You see, is it in the ownership of this jade ornament......"
Jia Yidao immediately understood what Mr. Dong's plan was. Dare to love not only to manage the auction process of jadeite jewelry, but more importantly, the ownership of this jadeite jewelry.
However, for Dong Zong, he needs to try his best to fight for it. Not only to have more cooperation with Jia Nidao in the future, but also to win a lot of reputation because it is an auction of this kind of high-end jadeite jewelry. And for Jia Yidao, it also has a lot of benefits.