Treasure Hunt all over the World

What appeared in front of Ye Tian was a complete set of sterling silver cutlery, fork, spoon and western tableware, packed in a delicate basswood box.

The box is very beautiful, the shape is neoclassical without any sparkle, clearly a modern product of almost fifty years.

Even so, the box is worth a few bucks for the good looks and workmanship alone.

What really caught Ye Tian's attention was the complete set of tableware inside.

This set of tableware looks a few years old, the silverware has been oxidized and blackened, it is not very good-looking, and it feels a little dirty, but it does not matter, and it does not affect its value at all.

There are many ways to easily remove oxides from the surface of silverware and restore it to like-new condition without causing any damage to the silverware.

The tableware, like the basswood box, is also in neoclassical style, dignified, elegant, and exuding a noble temperament.

The red light that flashed in Ye Tian's eyes was from this set of tableware, the color was very positive, and the red was dazzling!

From this, you can judge the year of its production, which should be around 1850.

Moreover, in addition to the red light, there are seven or eight layers of halo, which makes Ye Tian even more excited!

This tableware is no ordinary stuff! Nine times out of 10, it's made to order, and it's probably made by a master!

This kind of tableware is not only a daily necessities, but also a high-grade collection, which often represents power and status. Especially in the upper class in Europe and America, high-end handmade custom tableware is also a symbol of identity.

Today, Ye Tian has made up his mind to take down this set of cutlery no matter what.

Whether it's brought back to test abilities, or turned around for profit, this is an extremely cost-effective deal, and you can't miss it when you meet it!

The next second, he started talking to the stall owner with a smile on his face.

The stall owner was a white man in his 40s or 50s, with a shaggy beard and a look of vicissitudes.

"Hello, sir. Excuse me, may I have a look at this set of cutlery?"

"OK, just look at it, but please don't disturb the order and position"

The stall owner looked up, nodded in agreement, then picked up the cutlery box and placed it in front of Ye Tian.

Ye Tian didn't reach out to pick it up, but waited for the stall owner to put it away before stepping forward to check.

Although he has just entered the industry, he still understands some basic rules.

You must never pick up antiques from others. Only when the other party is put away and stabilized can you get started, so as not to be touched by others, it will be unclear.

Of course, foreigners may not necessarily play the set of Chinese antiques, but it is necessary to guard against others!

"Rest assured, I will take care of these issues"

Ye Tian responded, then squatted down and started to look at the set of tableware.

The inspection process is very simple, just to see if there are any special marks on it, and if there is any damage on the back.

There is no damage, except for oxidation and blackening, there is no other problem.

Surprisingly, there are special markings on the cutlery!

At the top of each cutlery handle, there is a small squiggly letter J.

This should be the initials of the name, either the maker's or the customizer's.

It's a pity, Ye Tian doesn't know who this represents! It is also unknown that the famous eighteenth-century craftsman used this letter as a personal identification.

Although I don't know who wrote it, Ye Tian has been able to confirm that this is a set of high-end custom tableware, and it must be from a famous artist.

Must win! As long as the price is within your tolerance!

Ye Tian put the tableware one by one, pushed them back in front of the stall owner, and then began to inquire.

"Hello sir, this set of silver cutlery is great! How much are you going to sell it for? If the price is right, I would like to buy it"

The face of the stall owner, Gu Jing Bubo, finally showed a smile. Obviously, he saw the green dollars beckoning to him, so his attitude changed greatly.

"Young man, you are very discerning,

Tasteful, this is a great set of cutlery with a long history, eating with it is like tasting history, it feels amazing! "

have to! Co-author Lao Mei will also be sloppy and tell stories! This starts to fool!

Ye Tian smiled and listened, not interrupting the other party's interest, but he was not moved at all, his expression was very determined!

He has already judged the value of this set of tableware, and has a little understanding of the price of sterling silver tableware in the market, so he naturally understands how much he can get it.

This foreigner doesn't tell the story very smoothly, but he definitely doesn't understand the value of this set of tableware, otherwise he wouldn't sell it at the flea market, and he would have gone to the antique store long ago!

Maybe he bought it from an abandoned warehouse, and came here to exchange money.

After a lot of crackling, I finally got to the substance.

"Combining all of the above, I don't think this set is worth $800! What do you think? If you think it fits, you can pay for it and take it away."

Hearing the stall owner's offer, Ye Tian almost burst out laughing.

You spend so much time co-authoring, and it only costs $800.

Dude, you are so sincere!

If you want to put it in the Chinese antique market, it would be strange if you tell such a story, not 8 million! Otherwise, who is it worth?

Even so, Ye Tian didn't immediately nod in agreement, but started negotiating the price. Of course, the cheaper it is to buy things, the better! At the same time, bargaining is also a kind of fun.

"$800? No! That's too expensive, and that's the price for a set of fine sterling silver cutlery? And yours is second-hand, so it's definitely not worth the price.

If I buy it back, I have to clean it. It will cost money and time. I think $300 is not bad. This is the BY market price, and it is the most reasonable price.”

Listening to Ye Tian's remarks, the stall owner's face was a little red, and he understood that there was a lot of water in his price! But after hearing it, his expression turned a little ugly.

Ye Tian's price card is too accurate, if so, why bother to get it to the flea market to sell it! It's better to send it directly to the gold store, and you can get this price as well.

After spending so much effort, don't you want to sell a few more money! Who likes to work in vain?

How can this stall owner know that Ye Tian used to be in the financial industry, so he has a clear understanding of precious metal prices! Certainly won't let him take advantage of it.

"$300, no! I can't take it, it's too low! For $700, I can make a move"

The stall owner shook his head firmly and offered a new price.

Ye Tian smiled and made a little concession.

"How about $400? It's more than the actual price of these cutlery, very nice!"

A flash of joy flashed in the stall owner's eyes, but he thought about it for a moment, then shook his head and refused.

"I still can't take the price, $650, that's my bottom line! If it works, you pay to take the cutlery, and if it doesn't, forget it!"

Ye Tian can't believe any nonsense about the price limit!

What's the price limit for a street stall? As long as they can make money, they will not put things in their hands. Fast in and fast out is the first principle and an important business philosophy!

"$550, this is my last offer, if it doesn't work, I can only regret it, I'll go back online and order a set, I guess it won't cost that much!

The reason for this price is because I like the shape and pattern of the tableware set, and the beautiful basswood box, otherwise I would never be able to charge such a price.”

After speaking, Ye Tian stood up with a regretful expression and looked at the stall owner. When he made a decision, he seemed to be ready to leave at any time.

The expression on the vicissitudes of the stall owner's face was changing rapidly, obviously making a trade-off.

In the end, real interests triumph over unrealistic greed!

Just as he smiled and was about to shake hands with Ye Tian to make a deal, someone beside him interjected.

"Hello sir, how much is this set of silver cutlery?"

Hearing this, Ye Tian and the stall owner both turned their heads and looked over in surprise.

Speaking of this, this is a Hispanic man in his thirties. Judging from his voice and clothes, he should be Mexican, and there is a little brother next to him. His nostrils are sky-high, and he looks like 258,000 to 80,000!

The Mexican's eyes lit up at this time, and he pointed to the tableware and asked for a price.

His behavior obviously did not conform to the trading rules here, and Ye Tian couldn't help but frown a little, even the stall owner and the other stall owners frowned.

"I'm sorry, I saw this set of tableware first, and the price has already been negotiated. I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to participate at this time, right?"

Ye Tian raised a serious protest.

The rules of this kind of transaction are understood by everyone, and it is impossible for this Mexican to not know unless he does it on purpose!

Hearing Ye Tian's words, the rest of the people nodded in agreement, and at the same time glanced at the Mexican with contempt, which is not very authentic.

"Garcia, forget it, you know the rules"

There were people who knew him at the scene and had already begun to persuade the Mexican.

"Yes, I know the rules, but haven't shaken hands yet? So it's not against the rules, and I really like this set and want to buy it."

Garcia smiled and defended, but it didn't sound convincing at all!

Then he said to Ye Tian with a smirk:

"Don't the Chinese eat with two sticks? Do you need a knife and fork? I think you should go to Flushing's Chinatown, there must be utensils there!"

"Hahaha"

There was a burst of laughter right away.

There are many meanings in laughter, there are those who are not clear, and they are simply funny; there are those who have other deep meanings and even implicit discrimination; there are those who are not too serious and are ready to watch the fun; there are all kinds of people!

Ye Tian's face suddenly turned cold, looking at Garcia and said seriously:

"Please pay attention to your words. I don't want to hear racist remarks. You are also a minority, and you must not like similar remarks!"

Hearing the big hat buckled over, Garcia's expression changed immediately.

Racial discrimination exists in every city in the United States, but it is a taboo topic everywhere, and no one wants to be labeled as such.

Especially in a racial melting pot like New York, whoever is considered a racist will definitely encounter a lot of troubles in life, even if it is not difficult to walk, he will encounter obstacles everywhere and be spurned by others!

Such is the situation at hand.

A few colored stall owners and customers next to him looked at Garcia in a wrong way. They were not very friendly, and there was even a hint of gunpowder!