The Amazing son in law Chapter 6701

Just as Jacob was getting caught up in the excitement, Zhou Liangyun successfully uploaded the details of the gilt bronze Buddha from the Northern Song Dynasty.

The platform he utilizes is the largest collector communication and trading site in China, boasting a high caliber of collectors. On this site, users can specify the types and periods of collections they are interested in. For instance, some collectors focus specifically on Tang Dynasty calligraphy and painting. By adding this category to their preferences, they will receive notifications whenever a collector lists a Tang Dynasty artwork for sale.

Antiques made of copper from the Northern Song Dynasty are quite rare, and many collectors interested in such items have already marked them as a priority. Consequently, as soon as Zhou Liangyun uploaded the information about the gilt bronze Buddha, collectors interested in Northern Song copper artifacts were immediately alerted.

Upon seeing the specifics of the collection, the collectors found it hard to contain their excitement.

Gilt-bronze Buddhas from the Northern Song Dynasty are notoriously expensive, often out of reach for typical collectors.

The seller of this particular piece noted that it had significant flaws, which lowered the asking price to 20 million yuan.

This price is considered a substantial bargain.

Every item has its own value assessment parameters. Even a vehicle that has been in a flood or an accident retains some value. According to the valuation standards for gilt bronze artifacts, while damage to the gilt surface is a significant defect, it doesn’t result in an immediate 20% price cut.

Thus, for seasoned collectors, the asking price for this gilt-bronze Buddha is still around 800 to 10 million below the market value for similar transactions. Even if the price is reduced slightly to expedite the sale, there is still a profit margin of about five million yuan.

Furthermore, given the recent market trends for gilt bronze items from the Northern Song Dynasty, holding onto such pieces can lead to significant appreciation in value.

To put it simply, this situation is akin to finding a Rolls-Royce Phantom originally priced at 10 million, which after an accident drops to a recognized value of about 3 million, yet the seller is only asking for 2 million.

This exceptionally attractive price has led many potential buyers to question the authenticity of the piece.

Since the listing was made by Baoyou himself, the platform does not perform online appraisals of the items made available through Baoyou. In private transactions, both the buyer and seller are responsible for their decisions. Should they require assistance, the platform can connect them with relevant experts for a fee to facilitate appraisals.

While Zhou Liangyun provided some photographic evidence, it only offers a rough indication of authenticity; no one can be completely certain based solely on images.

As a result, some buyers reached out to Zhou Liangyun expressing their enthusiasm for the price, requesting appraisal reports or the option to conduct the transaction in Eastcliff with the oversight of a third-party appraiser. These buyers were aware that the price was already a fantastic deal, and nearly all were willing to cover Zhou Liangyun’s travel expenses and any appraisal costs incurred.

Some even proposed that if Zhou Liangyun cooperated with the appraisal process, the sale price could increase by one million.

Having been in the antique business for years, Zhou Liangyun’s family is financially secure and knowledgeable about seizing opportunities. His priority now is to finalize the sale quickly, ideally announcing that the Buddha has been sold by the following morning.

Additionally, the antique community in Aurous Hill lacks high professional or ethical standards and currently suspects that the item may be fake. If this piece were sold elsewhere, they would likely dismiss it, believing it to be a fabrication by Zhou Liangyun to maintain his reputation.

Therefore, the most effective strategy is to have someone come to Aurous Hill to purchase the bronze Buddha directly from his shop.

Consequently, Zhou Liangyun informed the interested buyers that the transaction could only take place in Aurous Hill, and that the offered price of 20 million would only remain valid for the next 24 hours. If they agreed to these terms and accepted all forms of appraisal, they could bring their own experts to Aurous Hill for an on-site evaluation before the sale.