The pawnshop owner, Zhou Zhongdang, asked this question to gauge whether Lin Lang was an amateur or a professional.
If Lin Lang was an inexperienced youngster, Zhou Zhongdang could lower the price and acquire the item at a bargain; if he encountered an expert, he could only purchase it at a small profit, according to the market collection price.
Lin Lang truthfully replied, “This Mongolian script version of the great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin is a rare treasure of Yuan Dynasty currency, with a very limited quantity in existence.
It is highly sought after in the ancient coin collection world, and its current market collection price exceeds one million chinese yuan.”
Zhou Zhongdang exclaimed, “I didn’t expect this collector, despite his young age, to be such an expert!”
“That’s right!”
“This Mongolian script version of the great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin is indeed a genuine Baby, rarely seen in the Shanghai ancient coin collection circles, and its quantity in existence throughout the entire country is also extremely scarce.”
“A Han Chinese script version of the great virtue circulating treasure Xiao Ping coin, with average condition, can reach tens of thousands of chinese yuan in market price, while those in good condition exceed one hundred thousand, and the great virtue circulating treasure of 20% off and Threefold have even higher market collection prices.”
“This Mongolian script version of the great virtue circulating treasure Threefold Ancestor Coin, with its nearly perfect condition, is extremely rare in the ancient coin collection world, has always attracted much attention, and is regarded as a peerless treasure by many collectors.”
Gu Keqing, standing nearby, secretly marveled, “A Lang didn’t exaggerate; this seemingly unassuming old copper coin is indeed worth a fortune!”
Appraiser A Cheng was shocked and said, “Boss, is this old copper coin, with a single-sided Mongolian script and a blank reverse, the great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin from Emperor Chengzong Temür of the Yuan Dynasty during the Dade era (1297-1307 AD)?!”
Zhou Zhongdang replied with a smile, “That’s right!”
Appraiser A Cheng’s eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he exclaimed, “I’ve only ever heard of the Mongolian script version of the great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin in the appraisal world; I’ve never seen one before.
Today, I’ve truly gained some knowledge!”
Lin Lang said, “This Mongolian script version of the great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin boasts exquisite craftsmanship, pure copper quality, and a smooth, delicate surface.”
“The coin is engraved with beautiful patterns, clear characters, and fluid lines, making it an absolute rarity among ancient Yuan Dynasty coins.”
Appraiser A Cheng praised, “Indeed!”
“This Mongolian script version of the great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin is in perfect condition and possesses extremely high historical and artistic value.”
“It is truly a rare treasure among ancient coins!”
Zhou Zhongdang, as if having found a treasure, carefully put on his glasses, picked up the magnifying glass from the counter, and meticulously examined both sides of the great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin.
Based on his many years of appraisal experience, Zhou Zhongdang, the owner of Treasure Pavilion Antique Pawnshop, could be 100% certain that this old copper coin was indeed the rare Yuan Dynasty great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin.
“Are you truly willing, my friend, to pawn this rare great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin to our pawnshop as an absolute pawn?”
Lin Lang replied, “As long as your establishment offers a reasonable price and there is a pawn ticket as proof, I will never go back on my word.”
Zhou Zhongdang wanted to haggle down the price, so he opened his palm and showed a five, meaning he was offering five hundred thousand chinese yuan.
“Mr. Zhou, you know how to bargain, but five hundred thousand chinese yuan is far from my expected selling price.”
“This rare great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin currently has a market collection value exceeding one million chinese yuan.
If it were put up for auction at any Hong Kong antique auction house, it would most likely fetch a sky-high price of one million five hundred thousand chinese yuan.”
“I will not sell it for less than one million chinese yuan.”
Zhou Zhongdang laughed upon hearing this, “This collector, despite his young age, is very knowledgeable, even about the auction price of this great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin.”
“However, putting it up for auction in Hong Kong incurs channel fees and commissions.”
“Adding in the time cost, even if this rare great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin fetches a good price at a Hong Kong auction house, our Zhenbao Pavilion wouldn’t make much of a profit.”
“Eight hundred thousand!”
“Our Zhenbao Pavilion offers eight hundred thousand chinese yuan to acquire your great virtue circulating treasure Ancestor Coin; perhaps there will still be a tiny bit of profit margin.”
Lin Lang, however, smiled and shook his head, “I won’t sell for less than one million chinese yuan.”
“According to international practice, the commission charged for antique or art auctions is generally around ten percent.”
“I know that pawnshops intentionally undervalue goods and give very low appraisals when acquiring items; this is pawnshop jargon, so Mr. Zhou, there’s no need to play psychological games with me.
Just give me a straight answer.”
“If your establishment buys it for one million chinese yuan, we’ll sign the pawn ticket and have a pleasant cooperation.”
“If your establishment insists on lowering the price and cannot offer one million chinese yuan, then while business may not be made, goodwill remains, and I will take my leave and no longer bother you!”
Zhou Zhongdang praised upon hearing this, “It seems, young man, you are no ordinary person!”
“Since you are an expert, there’s no need for me, Zhou, to beat around the bush; one million chinese yuan it is!”
“OK!” Lin Lang smiled brightly.
Gu Keqing, standing nearby, was stunned and speechless.
She never expected that the old copper coin Lin Lang had picked up for a mere ten chinese yuan, actually sold for the sky-high price of one million chinese yuan.
The financial staff of Zhenbao Pavilion began writing the pawn ticket and the pawn disclaimer agreement, reminding, “Since it is an absolute pawn, it means the pawner neither redeems nor renews the pawn.”
“Money in one hand, goods in the other.”
“Once you leave the doors of our Treasure Pavilion Antique Pawnshop, there’s no turning back!”
“The pawn ticket serves as proof; I will never go back on my word.” Lin Lang signed his name on the pawn ticket and disclaimer agreement.
Zhou Zhongdang took out his checkbook, wrote a transfer check for one million chinese yuan, payable to Lin Lang for commercial payment, and then handed it to Lin Lang.
Ding! Omnipotent Entry System friendly reminder: This Shanghai Bank one million chinese yuan transfer check is real and valid.
After receiving the transfer check, Lin Lang said with a smile, “Pleasure doing business.
I wish Mr. Zhou a prosperous business and daily earnings!”
Zhou Zhongdang proactively shook hands with Lin Lang and said, “Thank you for your patronage, Mr. Lin!”
“In the future, if Mr. Lin has any more collectibles to sell, please remember our Treasure Pavilion Antique Pawnshop.
Let’s be friends.”
He attached one of Zhou’s business cards.
“Please keep it safe, Mr. Lin.”
Lin Lang politely replied, “Absolutely! Absolutely!”
Seeing Lin Lang effortlessly make a profit of one million chinese yuan, Gu Keqing couldn't help but look at him in a new light.
Gu Keqing had a great sense of propriety; she didn't speak the entire time, simply stood by Lin Lang, secretly feeling happy for him.
After the pawn transaction was completed, Lin Lang smiled and said, “Sister, let’s go!”
“Mm.” Gu Keqing responded softly.
“Mr. Lin, walk slowly!” Zhou Zhongdang, the owner of Zhenbao Pavilion, treated people with courtesy and personally saw them off.
“Vroom vroom…” The roar of a motorcycle.
As Lin Lang and Gu Keqing had just stepped out of the main entrance of Zhenbao Pavilion.
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They saw a sweet and cool biker girl wearing a tight black leather jacket, with an explosive figure, holding a cool helmet, wearing black biker gloves, with long flowing hair, and light smoky eye makeup, stepping off a racing motorcycle.
“Lin Lang, why are you here?”
The sweet, cool, and stunning biker girl actually greeted Lin Lang actively and enthusiastically.
Lin Lang looked at the cool, wild, and unrestrained sweet biker girl and tentatively asked, “You are?”
The sweet, cool, and stunning biker girl replied playfully and charmingly, “I’m your high school classmate, Zhou Mengyao!”
“It’s only been four years since university, Lin Lang, you little rascal, have you forgotten me, your deskmate?!”
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