In a teahouse, Ye Xiaochen met Liu Neng.

At first glance, he thought that he was an old farmer from the countryside, even if he was wearing a brand-name suit, it just didn't match it.

Although Ye Xiaochen has never judged people by their appearance, he still feels a little incredible.

However, this Liu Neng's eloquence is absolutely first-class, Ye Xiaochen was a little embarrassed when he was touted by him for a while, and immediately after, Liu Neng mentioned the matter of the private auction.

Unconsciously, Ye Xiaochen found that the initiative in the rhythm of speaking was grasped by the other party.

Terrible!

This was Ye Xiaochen's first feeling.

Sure enough, people are not to be seen.

The ancients did not deceive me.

"Mr. Ye, I have studied all the data in your calligraphy field, and it should be said that the potential of your calligraphy works is very great, but if you want to thoroughly explore the value, you must operate it well. ”

Liu Neng said.

Naturally, he did his homework and studied Ye Xiaochen, a newly rising young calligrapher.

Although he has a good relationship with Zhang De, as a professional engaged in the auction house, he will not take on private auction tasks casually.

This is related to the company's brand image and influence.

If you accept any order, you will only become the laughing stock of your peers.

The profit that can be earned by the private auction has a lot to do with the value of the things auctioned, and ultimately depends on the commission.

Therefore, the entry threshold for private auctions is very high.

In the same way, this is not the case with normal auctions, because of the wide range of auction items, there will definitely be no shortage of funders. What's more, it's not high-grade in terms of publicity.

Private auctions are mainly carried out by relying on the influence of the private owner himself, and although the publicity is equally effective, it is also very limited.

"How does it work?"

Ye Xiaochen asked.

He knew that Liu Neng was a veteran of this industry, and he must have a unique operation method.

"Actually, this is also simple, but it requires Mr. Ye's cooperation. ”

Liu Neng said with a smile.

As he spoke, he probably had to talk about some of the methods of operation.

Ye Xiaochen was a little speechless after hearing this, this is undoubtedly some hype, although the effect is very good, but that is not in line with his wishes.

He doesn't want to portray himself as a high-profile, showman, and hype Internet celebrity calligrapher.

Such a label is actually not very good and does not fit the aura of an artist.

His calligraphy works are of real high quality, and there is no need for this at all.

Obviously, this Liu Neng still doesn't believe that his calligraphy works can be auctioned for a high price.

"Mr. Liu, forget about the operation, let's cooperate in a conventional way, if Mr. Liu is worried that he won't make a profit, we will not come according to the commission, and directly undertake it with a fixed amount. ”

Ye Xiaochen said.

The commission for private auctions is generally calculated from 1% to 5%.

The greater the fame, the higher the total value of the private auction, and the lower the commission.

To be honest, Ye Xiaochen is really not willing to settle with this kind of commission.

Because he knows that his calligraphy works will definitely be willing to be bought by many people.

According to the normal commission, the auction company will take at least two or three million.

Of course, there are also great benefits to having a professional auction company do private auctions.

It is often possible to auction the work for a higher price, which is a win-win.

However, this Liu Neng obviously has little confidence in Ye Xiaochen's private shooting meeting.

It's no wonder that Ye Xiaochen is a newcomer, even if he becomes a master of calligraphy, but in the eyes of professionals like Liu Neng, his reputation and reputation are not consolidated enough and his potential is high, but he can't fully explore it, and the risk is very great.

Ye Xiaochen's works have not appeared in major auctions before.

Although there have been some private transactions, there is no evidence, and it cannot be used as a basis at all.

"Mr. Ye, let me tell you something from my heart, you were recommended by Lao Zhang, I am very optimistic, but after all, I am only the vice president of the company, and I can't completely call the shots. ”

Liu Neng thought for a while and said.

"I can understand this, so let's do it, a fixed fee of 500,000 yuan, no matter what happens in the private auction, I will give 500,000 yuan. ”

Ye Xiaochen said with a smile.

Liu Neng was a little surprised.

Half a million.

That's a lot.

"Okay, since Mr. Ye is so refreshing, our company has taken over this order. ”

Liu Neng didn't hesitate and said immediately.

The fee given by Ye Xiaochen is also high, and he has a relationship with Lao Zhang, even if the private auction will not be very successful in the end, he will explain it.

What's more, he is a master of calligraphy, and holding a private auction is definitely qualified, with great potential, and it is good to have a good relationship now.

In this way, the matter of the private auction was negotiated.

The next step is to sign the agreement.

Finally, there are some details to negotiate, such as the customization of the bidding price.

Since it is a private auction, it is different from a normal auction.

This pricing can be determined by the private owner.

If it is a normal auction, the private owner has no pricing power, and it is completely decided by a professional pricekeeper.

When Ye Xiaochen set the auction price of each calligraphy at one million, Liu Neng was taken aback because the price was too high.

Even those veteran calligraphy masters, it's just this market, and it's easy to lose the auction.

If according to Ye Xiaochen's pricing, wouldn't hundreds of calligraphy works be auctioned for hundreds of millions of yuan?

How is this possible.

Auctions worth hundreds of millions of dollars often only appear in large auctions.

As for private auctions, there will be very few of them, unless they are the top ones in the world.

Will Ye Xiaochen's private auction be among the top?

Maybe it will be in the future, but it is absolutely impossible now.

This is Liu Neng's idea.

Ye Xiaochen is a private owner, and he has spent a lot of money, so he can't say anything.

However, he is even more optimistic about this private auction.

.....

Coming out of the teahouse, Ye Xiaochen sat in the car, thinking about how to call those who had been interested.

"Looks like we're going to have to find an assistant or agent. ”

Ye Xiaochen touched his chin.

It's a bit too much to let him, the creator, call.

If you have a broker or assistant, it's a different story.

The shadow of his girlfriend Li Xiaomo flashed in his mind.

"I wonder if she's willing?"

Ye Xiaochen thought in his heart.

Li Xiaomo's dream is to be a lawyer and an agent for herself, which seems to be a little too wronged by her.

Li Xiaomo is the kind of person who has a mine at home, and once his dream of being a lawyer fails, he has to go home to inherit the family business.

"No matter, let's try it first. ”

Ye Xiaochen thought about it and immediately sent a WeChat message to Li Xiaomo.

"Xiaomo, let me tell you something. ”

“？”

Li Xiaomo quickly replied.

"Is there any interest in being my agent?"

Ye Xiaochen smiled and sent the message.

Li Xiaomo didn't reply for a while.

It is clear that it is under consideration.

After a while, Li Xiaomo's WeChat message came, "Okay." ”

"Are you sure?"

Ye Xiaochen was a little surprised.

"Of course I'm sure, you're my boyfriend. ”

Li Xiaomo sent a smile.

"But why do you suddenly want me to be your agent?"

Li Xiaomo sent WeChat again.

"I have recently planned to organize a private auction of calligraphy works, and the auction company has already negotiated it, and now it is time to notify those interested customers. ”

Ye Xiaochen said.

"Oh, I see, let's talk at noon. ”

Li Xiaomo sent a WeChat message.

"Good. ”

Ye Xiaochen smiled, then put away his phone, started the car, and drove out of the parking lot.

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