Deep Sea Embers Chapter 90: Antique store’s first big deal
Duncan had expected Morris's reaction, and he only wanted to confirm the topic.
Just as he had previously obtained information, ordinary people like Morris had absolutely no idea of the existence of the fire - that sea of fire only existed in Nina's and own memory.
Or strictly speaking, the fire only existed in Nina's own memory until she took charge of the body.
This topic was quickly brought to the past, and Morris did not have any doubts because of this inexplicable topic. Next, he introduced some information about Nina's studies and classes to Duncan, and asked some related Nina's family situation.
It can be seen that this old gentleman who cares about students has wanted to know this for a long time, but Nina's uncle's previous bad and depraved life has postponed all this until today.
Duncan has limited memory inherited from his body, and he doesn't know much about the old gentleman's problems, but fortunately he has a flexible mind and can deal with the past based on his existing memory and sufficient brain-enhancing ability. As for those real problems I can't deal with it... I'll put it down to the decadence of my life at the beginning, and alcohol is harmful. I will definitely make a change in the future...
He has extensive experience in "home visits", and he knows the teacher's usual questioning habits and focus. Although he has changed his world and identity now, his experience can still come in handy.
And when the "business" in this regard was finally finished, Mr. Morris's attention fell on his second concern.
The old man looked at the well-preserved antique dagger on the counter, and everyone could see the eagerness in his eyes: "Is this thing... for sale?"
Duncan suddenly smiled: "This is an antique shop."
The antiques in the antique shop are of course for sale.
At this time, he wanted to understand that although this dagger came from the Lost Country, it seems that there is no hidden danger in selling it. Like this dagger, if you throw it elsewhere, it's just an ordinary antique... What can't you sell?
Compared to the pile of fakes in the store, the Lost Homes warehouse is a good way to get money!
As soon as he thought about it, he felt that the world was wide, and Duncan's heart immediately opened up. He suddenly realized that he had always been sitting on a treasure trove - those things he regarded as broken and iron were just placed in the wrong place. Treasure, just waiting for the rich and destined to come, look at this old Mr. Morris... Isn't this a destined person?
Morris didn't know what was going on in the head of the antique shop manager in front of him. His attention was already on the well-preserved dagger in front of him. After hesitating for a long time, he spoke cautiously: " How much?"
Duncan: "..."
The world is not wide, because he doesn't know how much he should pay.
Even if he inherits the memory of this body completely, he doesn't know how much he should pay - this store has not sold real things since the day it opened... and there is no price standard for antiques. He is a complete layman, how much is appropriate to shout at this time?
Duncan thought about it quickly, and first ruled out the option of giving two or three hundred thousand according to the price tag in the store-because even if this dagger is real and in excellent condition, its history is only For more than 100 years, and according to what the old gentleman just revealed, although this kind of dagger from a century ago is not much in existence, it is not an orphan. Sailors used it as a tool knife... It is doomed that this thing has limited value.
It is relatively recent, not an isolated product, and has no special historical background. It belongs to a modern product with excellent appearance but general collection and viewing value. The old gentleman seems to like it very much. This can raise the price a little bit, but no matter what The price is also limited - they are still Nina's teacher, and this relationship has to be taken into account.
Duncan thought about it for a whole circle, it took less than a few seconds in total, and finally he shook his head with a smile: "You make an offer - Mr. Morris, you are Nina's most respected teacher. , I really can't make the same price as a normal customer."
He is clearly aware of the limitations of his own knowledge. At this time, if he asks for a reliable figure, it is more difficult than keeping the goat's head silent for three days. It seems that the level is not good when opening high and low. Give a random step and let the old gentleman in front of you help you palm and palm.
He believed that Mr. Morris could probably guess what he meant.
As for whether this deal will suffer... Duncan is quite open.
A business without capital, where can you lose money - he can get a windfall income in this unprepared situation, and by the way, he can also accumulate some experience and get to know a professional in the field of history, no matter what is earned.
Morris thought hard.
He didn't think too much about it, most of his attention was now on the dagger.
"Three thousand...three thousand four hundred sora, that's my estimate," Morris finally said, and he seemed to have thought about it before deciding on the number, "Mr. Duncan, you may think this The price is a bit too low, but considering the age of the dagger itself and its historical positioning... This kind of non-orphan collection is very discounted in the market. Of course, its condition is very good, which is very good Rare, but also consider that not all collectors will be interested in it..."
The old gentleman seemed to be trying to explain why he set this price. While Duncan listened, he had already started to quickly calculate in his mind——
In the Xiacheng District, the total monthly expenses of an ordinary family of three are only more than 200 Sola - and the monthly income and expenditure of most of the people in the Xiacheng District is almost no balance, and there are very few.
This dagger is almost equivalent to a year and a half of the income of ordinary people in the lower city.
That's the value of a "genuine" here, and a less expensive "genuine".
He didn't know whether to sigh about the state of the antique shop that "has not opened for three years, and opened for three years", or whether he should sigh about the astonishing gap between the life of ordinary people in this lower city and the so-called "decent hobby of the upper class".
Perhaps he should sigh that the old man in front of him is really rich.
"Deal." He exhaled softly and said to the old gentleman with a smile on his face.
He didn't think about wasting time bargaining.
In any case, this is a lot of money for Nina and him now - reporting a cult den is far less than that.
He was thinking about making money not long ago, but at this time he found that this matter seemed to be less urgent.
The world is impermanent.
Morris felt that Duncan's promise was too happy, and he even apologized a little for it: "Actually...you are at a disadvantage at this price, normal valuation, judging from the number and appearance of this dagger in existence today, It should be at least one or two percent more expensive...but..."
The old gentleman touched his nose and seemed a little embarrassed: "I have spent a lot of money on collecting antiquities recently, and I have a little money..."
The old gentleman was more candid than Duncan had imagined.
"I think this is a good price, and the difference in the middle should be regarded as 'fate'," Duncan said with a smile, then he seemed to suddenly remember something, got up and walked behind the counter, "By the way, to celebrate this 'Big business,' and I have a giveaway."
Morris watched curiously and expectantly as Duncan took out a small amethyst pendant from a compartment behind the counter.
The old gentleman had sharp eyes, and at a glance, he saw that the label of a certain glass workshop on the pendant had not been removed.
Morris: "..."
"A pendant with the effect of calming the nerves and removing evil. The crystal has been blessed to guide the correct orientation in illusions and curses. The ancient hypnotists used it to protect their spirits ~IndoMTL.com~ to deal with dreams. The dangers lurking in the world," Duncan pushed the pendant over with a serious expression, "it has protected generations of owners, and now it has a destiny with you..."
Morris pointed hesitantly to the pendant's label: "But it says Johnny Glassworks..."
"I know, I forgot to pick it up," Duncan took off the label blankly, "This is a giveaway, how can I have so many genuine items as giveaways in my store?"
Morris was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help laughing: "Okay, that's what I said—thank you very much for the 'gift', with this thing... I hope my daughter can stop nagging me a few words."
He took the pendant as he spoke, and then fumbled in his arms for a long time before pulling out a checkbook: "I don't carry that much cash when I go out - this check can be found in Cross Street or Uptown. Purland City-State Bank, do you think it's okay?"
Duncan smiled: "Of course."
As he said that, his eyes fell on Morris' check.
He had some doubts when he first heard Nina mention his history teacher, but after he really got in touch with Mr. Morris today, his doubts emerged again.
Whether in terms of his dress, his daily words and deeds, and his professionalism in history and cultural relics, this old gentleman is obviously not an ordinary person - even if he doesn't know what the situation in Shangcheng is, Duncan can still judge Such a scholar should have appeared in an uptown university rather than a public school in the Cross neighborhood.
Even without considering other factors, there is an obvious problem:
Can an ordinary public school history teacher so easily take out a year and a half of ordinary people's income in Xiacheng to buy a collection that just happens to be eye-catching?