Chapter 17: The First Million
Privately trading ancient coins, in general, buyers and sellers do not like to have too many outsiders around. Xu Haibao, who originally wanted to deal with a batch of salvaged ancient coins, didn't expect Tie Zhongyi to bring two guests over.
Fortunately, these two people have great identities and understand that this kind of transaction is not known to outsiders. After all, the two of them are also well-known people, and they can't do anything that breaks the rules. What's more, Tie Zhongyi has brought it, how can Xu Haibao oppose it?
After a simple 'pan dao', Tie Zhongyi learned that it was the younger brother he had brought in his early years, and the guests who had been introduced to him also seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. In their business, if you are dealing with strangers, you need to be extra cautious.
After all, if you really buy something dirty or from an unknown source, you are likely to get into trouble!
Under the gaze of Tie Zhongyi and others, Xu Haibao put the small suitcase he brought with him in the corner of the antique Eight Immortals table in the inner hall. After opening the suitcase, Tie Zhongyi and the others soon saw nearly a thousand coins with a simple luster.
In the past, most of the ancient coins were based on calculations. Suddenly seeing so many ancient coins, Tie Zhongyi and the three of them were a little surprised. Compared to Tie Zhongyi and Sun Wenhao's faces full of joy, Qin Mingyuan frowned slightly.
Seeing Qin Mingyuan's expression, Xu Haibao also said in a timely manner: "The number of coins is a bit large, and I don't know how to maintain them." Qin Lao, the iron shopkeeper, Mr. Sun, please ask the three of you to help you taste it!"
Xu Haibao, who took the initiative to invite the three of them to help with the identification, was not worried that the three of them would join forces to trap him. On the contrary, Xu Haibao felt that there were more Qin Mingyuan and Sun Wenhao here, and Tie Zhongyi must not be able to deliberately suppress his price.
With Xu Haibao's explanation, Qin Mingyuan didn't mean to be a guest at all, and said directly: "Xiao Tie, find a piece of silk here!"
"Good!"
Knowing that Qin Mingyuan was interested and an expert in this area, Tie Zhongyi naturally would not refuse Qin Mingyuan's help in appraisal. In terms of ancient coin identification, compared with Qin Mingyuan, Tie Zhongyi is undoubtedly at a higher level.
Quickly found a piece of yellow silk Tie Zhongyi and spread it on the table of the Eight Immortals. Qin Mingyuan, who brought a magnifying glass and gloves, began to sort the coins in the suitcase. It wasn't long before the coins in the suitcase were sorted into silk.
Looking at the sorted ancient coins, Qin Mingyuan said with a little curiosity: "Mr. Xu, can you take the liberty of asking, where these coins came from? I have been engaged in the identification of coins in the Ming Dynasty for many years, and it is the first time I have seen so many coins. ”
"Old Qin, I can't afford to be a gentleman, just call me Xiao Xu. This box of ancient coins can be regarded as the blessing left by my ancestors! My hometown is Baohai Fulin Island, and these coins were found in a wooden box in an old house.
Although I don't know much about the price of ancient coins, when I was in the army in my early years, I heard Liu Chenglin, the company commander at the time, talk about the value of ancient coins. You also know that I am a layman, and I don't know how to maintain this ancient coin, so it is better to sell it. ”
"Fulin Island, the farthest island in the East China Sea?"
When Xu Haibao said the name of his hometown, Qin Mingyuan quickly remembered the farthest inhabited island in this province. It's just that in Qin Mingyuan's opinion, this batch of ancient coins is only afraid that they are not left by the ancestors of the Xu family.
The most likely situation may be that an elder of the Xu family caught it in the sea in the early years. It is also a well-known fact that there are many shipwrecks under the East Sea. It is also very likely that a fisherman will catch it occasionally.
It's just that judging from the color and style of the coin, Qin Mingyuan feels that this coin is not like an ancient coin from Hailao. The only thing that can be confirmed is that these ancient coins from the Ming Dynasty are genuine, and there is no suspicion of counterfeiting.
"Yes!"
The best way to tell you about the ancient coins that are going to be sold is a family heirloom. If it is salvaged from the sea, I am afraid that there will be endless trouble. In order to avoid trouble, Xu Haibao can only hide the origin of the ancient money.
As the saying goes, 'breaking a family is worth a thousand dollars', and the inhabited history of Fulin Island can also be traced back to the Ming Dynasty, and it is also very possible that the ancestors left some legacy. After all, the things are in Xu Haibao's hands, and the right to interpret them belongs to him!
As Qin Mingyuan continued to identify these ancient coins, he suddenly said after a while: "Xiao Xu, are all the ancient coins you found here?" These coins are not too valuable, but they are better than the quantity, and the total price should still be good. ”
To Qin Mingyuan's surprise, Xu Haibao smiled and said, "Since Elder Qin mentioned this, it's not good for me to hide it too much." These coins are the ones I have found! Some of them are in good condition, and I don't want to sell them for the time being.
After all, this is a treasure left by the ancestors, so I must leave some thoughts! I brought these here to find out the price and see how these coins are facing. If I want to use money in the future, maybe I'll consider selling the rest!"
As soon as these words came out, Qin Mingyuan also smiled and said, "You kid, it seems that you still understand some markets." From these copper coins picked up, I think you should have sorted them at home. Rare, you kid should keep it all in your hands, right?"
Before coming to the provincial capital, I did inquire about some quotes about the ancient coins of the Ming Dynasty. Although the value of these I brought is not too high, it is better than the quantity, I think the iron shopkeeper should be interested, right?"
Facing Xu Haibao to leave a hand, Tie Zhongyi didn't feel anything wrong. After all, people who have goods in their hands want their things to sell for a good price. But Tie Zhongyi is still curious, what good things Xu Haibao left behind.
After thinking for a while, he said, "Brother Xu, since you were introduced by Xiaoliu, then I will definitely not treat you badly." I want all these coins, you can make a price! What is my old iron personality, I believe you heard Xiaoyanagi also say it?"
"Yes! The old company commander said that he was able to become a soldier back then, thanks to your help. Otherwise, he would still be an idle thug on the street! In this regard, you are an expert, and if you offer a real price, I will sell it if you can!"
After smiling and pushing the right to make an offer back to Tie Zhongyi. Tie Zhongyi didn't shirk either, and said with a smile: "Okay, then I'll classify and count it first, and then we will negotiate the price according to the type of coin, how about it?"
"Okay! I don't have a problem!"
As he found a pen and paper, Tie Zhongyi began to pick up the largest number of coins and said: "Wanli Tongbao Kaishu Xiaopingbeixing, the market price of this coin is about twenty yuan." Then I'll count it at twenty yuan each, Brother Xu can agree?"
"Yes!"
With Tie Zhongyi bidding while counting, as long as it is no different from the psychological price, Xu Haibao will not argue too much. After all, the price of these ancient coins is actually very transparent with a little inquiry.
When the coin was evaluated, Xu Haibao said with a smile: "The price offered by the iron shopkeeper is indeed fair!
Xu Haibao, who was talking, took out a handkerchief-wrapped bag from his pocket and spread it out on the table. Seeing this coin, Qin Mingyuan's eyes immediately lit up and said, "You kid, you're not kind!
"Old Qin, when you go out, it's not a bad thing to have multiple hearts. What's more, there are some things that are better heard than seen. Since the iron shopkeeper is so sincere, I can't be too stingy, I must always sell him something good!"
"Hearing you say this, I believe that you are a soldier brought out by Xiaoliu, and that kid was also very slippery in his early years!"
Tie Zhongyi was not angry about Xu Haibao's hidden hand, on the contrary, he felt very happy. After all, from Xu Haibao's words, it is not difficult to hear that Xu Haibao has recognized Tie Zhongyi's character.
It's really a joy to be recognized!
Looking at these coins that Xu Haibao had stored separately, Qin Mingyuan pinched one of them and said, "Yes, it is indeed a good thing!
When Qin Mingyuan checked a few coins, he found that they were all genuine, and Tie Zhongyi also gave a very fair price. After some statistics, the total price of these coins is more than 980,000.
In the end, Tie Zhongyi also said directly: "Brother Xu, if you don't make it whole, I will buy these coins for one million." The extra is counted as a deposit. If the next time my brother plans to sell the rest, how about considering my store first?"
"Then I might as well obey my fate respectfully! next time I have the opportunity, I will definitely give priority to cooperating with Brother Tie!"
The coins brought were sold for the first million in his life, and Xu Haibao didn't feel too excited, even if he was a little secretly happy in his heart, he also felt that the real heavy treasure had not yet been sold. Compared to those heavy treasures, these are all attached small money!
For Xu Haibao, this trip to the provincial capital to sell treasure is just an incidental itinerary. He really came here in the hope of getting acquainted with Tie Zhongyi. In this way, there will be something that can be purchased and circulated on behalf of it in the future.
After all, compared with the things that can be auctioned, many things salvaged by sea fishing companies are sold through the cultural relics market. And in the future, the shipwreck treasures that Xu Haibao salvaged will also shock the world.
In this case, a secure sales channel is also very necessary. The fewer people who know, the less trouble there is with it. The truth of making a fortune in a muffled voice is understood and recognized by many people!