Chapter 50: How Wizards Haggle
In the wizarding world, talismans have always been a must-have for many wizards' home travels. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info
A wizard may not be good at spells with strange tones, he may not be able to concoct complex potions, but he will certainly be able to use talismans.
With very little magic and simple rituals – sometimes even rituals – any wizard who can squeeze a ball of fireball the size of a cherry can unleash the power of a talisman that will shake the heavens and the earth.
Therefore, the Wizarding Alliance, as the maintainer of order in the wizarding world, has strictly controlled the talismans circulating in the market.
From the quality of the talismans, to their different powers, to the number of talismans in circulation, the Umno Alliance has made detailed requirements, and for this purpose, it has also promulgated the "Wizarding Alliance Talisman Management Measures".
Theoretically, it is forbidden to circulate talismans with a validity period of more than three months and general lethality in the market, and a single customer who buys more than 50 talismans must report the record of the three-pronged sword.
In practice, however, this approach has not been strictly enforced.
Because lawyers in the wizarding world have been debating the criteria for determining 'ordinary lethality'.
Of course, the introduction of the "Wizarding Alliance Talisman Management Measures" also set a basic standard for the talismans circulating in the market.
For example, wizards refer to talismans that are valid for three months as 'standard talismans' to distinguish between 'fine talismans' that are more than three months old and 'inferior talismans' that are less than three months old.
For another example, wizards say that fifty talismans are called 'one hand', which means that one hand has five fingers, representing fifty talismans, and a transaction can only be limited to this; old-school wizards will shake hands after trading to confirm the transaction; only fifty talismans can be traded at a time, and the wizard needs to re-initiate the transaction after each transaction, so 'one hand' is used as a synonym for a complete transaction of talismans.
Even the price of the standard talisman varies from region to region.
Located on the outskirts of Phuket First University, Beta is home to the largest number of talismans in the wizarding world, so the local rune market provides a benchmark price for the entire wizarding rune market.
In other words, it can be understood that the standard talisman here has the lowest price in the wizarding world.
Therefore, Zheng Qing had reason to be shocked by the exchange rate given by the wandering wizard.
According to the market price of Beta Town, a standard talisman valid for three months, according to the simplest meditation talisman, the benchmark price is more than one golden bean.
For wizards, talismans stacked are more effective, so the same batch of talismans can be sold more in units.
For example, the market price of one meditation charm is one golden bean, and the market price of one meditation charm will soar to sixty golden beans if there are fifty meditation charms in one hand.
And the 500 talismans quoted by the wandering wizard have a market price of at least 600 golden beans, which are exchanged for 60 jade coins!
If there are a few more slightly more complicated talismans in it, or if these talismans are sold through the auction house, the value will only be higher!
"You're a robbery, sir!" Zheng Qing shouted, waving his hand excitedly, his face completely devoid of his previous respect and prudence.
"The price was rigorously evaluated. The wandering wizard analyzed very calmly: "According to the intensity of your previous practice, you should have accumulated a large number of talismans on hand...... It can be speculated that some of the talismans you have accumulated have expired, some are close to expiration, and there are also flawed talismans, which need to be counted separately, paper repair, packaging, etc. Fifty jade coins are already a conscience price. ”
Zheng Qing was stunned and speechless.
He did have a lot of talismans in his gray cloth bag, but he planned to sell them to earn some living expenses.
After being reminded by the interviewer Thomas, Zheng Qing combed through his small vault.
According to the market conditions that he had learned about recently, there were nearly 1,000 talismans belonging to 'inferior quality' in this batch of inventory, nearly 400 talismans belonging to the 'standard' grade, and even 30 or 40 talismans belonging to 'high-quality'.
"Do you want a non-standard talisman?" Seeing that the wandering wizard would not give an inch, Zheng Qing planned to change his mind.
Perhaps because the name of 'inferior product' is not good, Zheng Qing deliberately used a very neutral question.
"Fine talismans have always been well received in the market. The wandering wizard replied very slickly.
"I mean the talisman that isn't up to par. Zheng Qing's face flushed, and he corrected in a sullen voice.
"Oh, inferior products. The wandering wizard replied dryly: "According to the market price, a copper is exchanged for an inferior talisman, and if the quantity is large, the seller will give a discount." ”
"In other words, a thousand inferior talismans are only one jade coin!" Zheng Qing took a deep breath: "This is worse than robbery. ”
"No one can guarantee the quality of inferior talismans. The wandering wizard was also helpless: "A talisman that can't even reach the three-month validity period must be flawed in terms of composition or sealing spirits...... This kind of talisman is a test of a wizard's luck in use. And most wizards don't like to cast spells by luck. ”
"But your store is not qualified to buy and sell talismans. Xiao Xiao, who had been standing aside, suddenly spoke: "As we all know, the Fu Gong trade belongs to the exclusive business of the Wu Alliance. ”
The wandering wizard was clearly caught off guard by the question.
Maybe it's been a long time since anyone has asked him about qualifications or legality.
"It's a person-to-person sales approach, or 'P2P' for short. The wandering wizard vaguely explained: "It's a direct transaction between two wizards, and my shop is just a place for matchmaking...... That's it. ”
"You didn't invoice us either, and the origin of this stuff ...... You know. Xiao Xiao obviously found that his entry point was very effective, so he held his notebook and looked at the wandering wizard with righteous words: "So you need to think about the price again." ”
"500 standard talismans will be pressed, there is a risk of invalidation, and this is already the price of gold card customers after 50% off...... There is no room for negotiation. The wandering wizard quickly steadied himself and refused very decisively.
"We are prospective minors! There should be appropriate discounts. ”
"You're all college students!" The wandering wizard couldn't help but complain, "Be mature." ”
Zheng Qing looked at the two of them bargaining back and forth, quite powerless.
"Why don't you treat us to a drink? Sensing that there was no hope of price reduction, Zheng Qing finally put forward a compromise proposal.
The two of them who were arguing at the same time set their eyes on him.
"Yes!" the wandering wizard's expression was light, obviously relieved: "I'll go get the wine!"
After speaking, he didn't summon the waiter in the store, and left the private room directly.
It was evident that he was very satisfied that he was able to gag the mouths of these young wizards with a few bottles of wine.
Zheng Qing also breathed a sigh of relief.
After the wandering wizard left the private room, he turned to look at his companions.