Although it is not very accurate to use the amount of money to measure a person's success, people who can make a company very big must have their own ideas about the analysis and judgment of a thing, Zhuang Rui said
Everyone present understands these principles and has thought about them before.
But after all, when it comes to making it, many people can’t help but pursue the items they like. For them, price is not the first factor to consider, so they often fall into the trap of others and buy it.
Objects that are not worth the money.
Just like China's Tang Sancai, it was very popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s and was hyped by some foreign agents with ulterior motives. At that time, some patriots and speculators also bought it.
But now, the value of those Tang Sancai has been greatly reduced, and many people who invested in it have lost all their money.
So as soon as Zhuang Rui said this, both those who really wanted the national treasure to return or those who wanted to invest and make money began to seriously think about whether their behavior of helping international speculators to fuel the flames was correct?
"Xiaozhuang, you also know that the current antique world is a seller's market. Those who have the goods have the right to speak. We either don't buy it, or we can only act according to their rules. If we can't break this shackles, the situation will
There is still no improvement..."
Mr. Liu, who deals in non-ferrous metals, after thinking for a while, told Zhuang Rui his thoughts, which were also the thoughts of most people in the room.
These precious Chinese antiques are in the hands of a few people abroad. It is up to others to decide when to sell them and at what price.
"Mr. Liu, this matter... is actually not impossible to solve..."
Zhuang Rui pondered for a moment and then said: "Due to its particularity, antiques are a seller's market, but similarly, the audience for antiques from China is very limited. I believe that apart from everyone here, there are only ***
There are some people in the UK who are trying to steal Chinese art..."
After hearing Zhuang Rui's words, many people in the venue involuntarily lit up their eyes.
"So as long as we unite and take actions to resist the hype of the state speculators, they will not be able to take any advantage..."
"Xiao Zhuang, this...isn't easy..."
Mr. Liu sighed. This is easy to say, but difficult to do. Everyone has an account in their mind, and they have different ways of looking at things and behaviors.
These people are all extremely successful in their respective fields, and they refuse to obey anyone. Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and where there are rivers and lakes, there are disputes.
The people in the auction are also divided into many small circles, some have good connections, some have bad connections, and those with poor connections sometimes even keep raising prices at the auction site just to take a gamble, so that
Outsiders come to see the joke.
Therefore, the word "union" mentioned by Zhuang Rui is basically impossible. If they can prevent each other from maliciously raising prices, that is Amitabha.
Zhuang Rui nodded and said: "It's not easy, but whether it's investment or trading, let me ask everyone here, do you all want to buy your favorite collection at the lowest price?
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"Nonsense, whose money is blown by the strong wind? Of course, the cheaper the better..."
"Yes, but the auctioneer will suffer a big loss. They will find excuses to raise the price. Sometimes even if we know, we still have to bite the bullet and increase the price..."
"Yes, the Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain I photographed last time could have cost more than 500,000 euros, but in the end I spent more than 1.5 million. I don't know if it was worth it..."
As soon as Zhuang Rui finished speaking, the crowd started talking. It's not like they didn't know the tricks played by the auction house, but when things came to a close, sometimes they had to rush the ducks to the shelves and bite the bullet.
"Everyone, have you ever thought about what would happen if we didn't bid maliciously and ignored the auction house's bid increase?"
Everyone was stunned by Zhuang Rui's words. Since the situation Zhuang Rui mentioned was basically unlikely to happen, they did not think about this issue.
"If everyone can do this, I can guarantee that not only will many people be able to take photos of the objects they like, but even the auction houses will not dare to raise the price maliciously...
Everyone knows that when auction houses raise prices, they also bear risks. If no one follows the price, they have to pay for the auctioned items themselves. They may be able to afford one or two items.
But if the frequency and quantity increase, I’m afraid these auction houses will not dare to do this again. In this way, we can buy the things we like fairly and fairly..."
What Zhuang Rui is talking about not only refers to the method often used in international auction houses, but also in domestic antique shops. In jargon, this is "trying hard". The asking price exceeds the affordability of the auction house, or it can be
It is said to be "holding on" so that they can't eat it and carry it around!
"Actually, no one has a grudge against money. We can all "draw lots" together in advance. Anyway, even if we don't bid this time at the auction, we can let those who didn't get their turn bid next time. In this way, everyone can use it.
It’s better to buy the best items at the lowest auction price than to get embarrassed every time and then give money to foreigners for nothing, right?”
Zhuang Rui's "together" refers to some groups discussing the bidding price first, and "drawing lots" means that they can arrange the order of bidding and use lots to decide who will bid.
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"However, the people we came to participate in the auction this time basically worked on their own, and there was no communication in advance. It is obviously impossible to draw lots...
But we can change the way, that is, whoever bids first will be the one to bid for the object, and no one else is allowed to rush to bid, and it must be agreed in advance that if the auction house's shill raises the price, the person who bids first will
We must also give up decisively, we cannot tolerate their bad habits..."
Zhuang Rui's thinking was very clear now. He stood in front of the conference room and analyzed the pros and cons one by one. Everyone in the audience nodded.
"Xiao Zhuang, what if someone grabs the photo quickly and is snapped by him every time? My reaction as an old man is not as good as that of you young people..."
Mr. Liu's words made everyone laugh, but what he said was true. If Zhuang Rui said it, after the first person bids, the others can't take the shot, some people will suffer.
"Haha, Mr. Liu, this is easy to handle. I heard that this special auction will be held for five days in total. There will be hundreds of antiques from China. We can also agree that everyone is only allowed to sell once. In this way
, everyone can take a photo of an object, it’s better than fighting to the death and making people laugh, right?”
"That's true..." Mr. Liu nodded and stopped talking.
When people in the audience first heard Zhuang Rui's words, they felt a little weird at first, but after thinking about it carefully, this method is indeed good. Maybe many people have taken a fancy to an object, so it depends on who bids quickly and bids first.
The person who is not able to take action later also means that others have another chance.
After thinking for a while, Ms. Zhang stood up and said: "How about... let's try what Xiaozhuang said today? Let's take a vote. If everyone agrees, we will try this method. We can't always do it.
Let the auction house lead us by the nose?"
"Ms. Zhang is right, I agree..."
"I also agree. Don't give all your money to foreigners. As long as we are united, no one is afraid..."
"Show of hands, I agree..."
After the audience discussed for a while, many people raised their hands, and some people who were watching reluctantly raised their hands when they saw the public anger.
Of course, there must be some disapproval among these people, but they are all well-known people in various fields. Since they have agreed today, they will definitely act in accordance with the rules in the future. In this circle, there are consequences for not following the rules.
, that is, being kicked out of the circle.
After reaching this simple agreement, everyone suddenly felt that everyone was much closer. People who had never talked to each other before meeting could now sit down and chat together.
It only took about 10 minutes before and after this incident. Just when the atmosphere in the conference room was extremely harmonious, the door of the conference room was pushed open, and Richard and Daniel walked in. Behind them, there was also the man who was shouting for help.
George, the lawyer who sued the auction house.
"Mr. Zhuang, we have understood the matter clearly. It was George, our auction house's lawyer, who misunderstood what Mr. Zhuang said, so in order to protect the interests of the auction house, he made inappropriate actions towards Mr. Zhuang. George
I have also realized his mistake, and now I have come here specifically to apologize to Mr. Zhuang..."
As soon as Richard finished speaking, George walked up to Zhuang Rui, bowed deeply and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Zhuang, I don't know Chinese very well. I misunderstood the meaning of your words. I'm sorry for the previous comment."
I take back what I said and express my most sincere apology for the harm I caused you!"
"Damn, this guy is the scapegoat..."
Zhuang Rui looked at George speechlessly, wanting to expose this matter whether it was a serious matter or not, and it also depended on whether he would agree or not.
Zhuang Rui did not accept George's apology, but looked at Richard and said, "Mr. Richard, can I ask you a question?"
Richard nodded: "Of course..."
"I would like to know whether Mr. George, as your bank's lawyer, what he said represents the meaning of your bank? If so, I hope that the person who apologizes to me should be you, not George..."
Zhuang Rui's words made Richard's expression change drastically. Although the development of this matter was somewhat out of control, he never thought about bowing his head and apologizing.
