Negotiating an Old Stone Sale: From Hundreds to Two Million Yuan

How many years? One hundred and fifty years.

— One hundred and fifty years, right? — Yeah. We can talk and figure it out.

— Yeah, three hundred and sixty-one years.

Right. Over three hundred years. — I get to decide.

— How much do you want to sell it for? — How much will you give me? Two hundred yuan and you can take it away then, right? No, I won't sell it.

Well, how about I offer you — I'll sell it to you for 360 yuan.

— Three-sixty, three-sixty. — Three-sixty.

— Someone's made you an offer before, right? Yeah.

I didn't say. They only offered five hundred — Five hundred.

Give me a, a firm asking price, — and if I can accept it, I'll take it away.

Five hundred. Five hundred yuan? — Yeah, five hundred. Five hundred.

— Five hundred yuan is the floor, okay? — No, no. How about this?

I'll take a picture of it, and we'll have a look.

— Can I make you a firm offer? — Okay. Hello, Selena, help me figure out what period this stone is from and how much it's worth.

I've got to take this call. Hello, Selena.

It's from the Ming dynasty, right? Who appraised it?

Professor Cao Jingkong. How much is it worth? 1.8 million yuan.

— Okay, I'll discuss it with the old gentleman.

It's at least— you said over three hundred years old, — so it has to be at least four hundred, right?

You, turn it around, and I'll turn it around for you to see.

A winding dragon divides the gold, Tai Mountain upon mountain, seven passes.

The gate is shut, with eight dangerous passes, treasure lies within. Do not be bound by measurements.

There's jade in here. — This is white marble.

— Yes, yes. Hey, do you understand? The old gentleman should know about this thing, right ? Yes, yes. This really is a fine piece.

Look, let's talk price, sir. If we agree on a price, we'll make the deal, — and I'll take it, take it away for you.

— I said 360, and it's only 3,000 yuan. — 3,000 yuan?

— Three or five thousand works too. Three or five thousand both work. How about this? For 5,000 yuan, I won't cheat you. You can take it away for 5,000 yuan, right? Huh?

— You can take it for 5,000 yuan, right?

— I'll sell it to you. My final offer: 10,000.

— I can take it for 10,000 yuan, right? — Yeah, 13,000.

— Would you sell it for 50,000? — I wouldn't sell it for 50,000 either.

Would you sell it for 100,000? 100,000? Yeah. 450,000.

— Sir, why did you change your mind again?

— I know what I'm talking about, you know.

You know what you're talking about now, right?

You asked about the price before, right?

— What price did he quote you, sir? I'll tell you. Yeah.

— It was 250,000 yuan. — He said 250,000 and told you to sell it, right?

— It was 250,000 yuan. That really is someone who knows their stuff.

Ah, 250,000. 250,000, I'm telling you, I'm not trading it.

How about this, sir? I'll give you 200,000 in cash, and take it away right now.

We'll make a deal for 200,000, right now, A deal, shall we sign a contract, sir?

No. Huh? Sir, come over here a moment. How about this? I'll give you 280,000.

If you agree to 280,000 later on. 250,000. Huh?

You can buy it for 250,000. I want 300,000.

He, he, he left. He left, He's back. He'll buy it for 280,000.

You can sell it for 300,000, right? You're about to leave now, so you definitely want to make a profit.

This, this is a good price. Of course it has to be a good price. If it weren't, I wouldn't bid on it.

Wait a moment. Let's take a look, You hold onto it yourself. Shall we take a picture?

You know that Li Xiangru from back then, right?

The one Li Xiangru sent to the Qin dynasty, the Heshi jade. This thing.

Do you know how much the Heshi jade is worth?

Ah. My old man won't sell it. How much did he tell you to sell it for?

He wouldn't sell it for 350,000. 500,000. If you're willing to take 500,000, I'll take it away this afternoon.

One million. One million? One million is a bit steep, sir.

If you don't want it, I'll sell it to someone else.

So what's the absolute final price? Let's settle on an amount.

The absolute final price. One hundred, one hundred.

One million. Look around for a buyer. That price is about right.

Madam, take another picture. It's about right. About right, but I'm not selling.

How much do you want for it? You... Just name your absolute final price, the price that won't change, ma'am.

200,000. Two million. I'll take another photo for my assistant.

Mm. Here, Selena, take a look for me. Hey, that's suitable, right? Okay.

Two million. Mm, two million. You can't take it away. You have to...

...get the money first, then I can give it to you.

Of course. I'll go get the money, then you give me the stone, okay?

Go, go to the company to get it. Huh? I'll pay my respects...

...to Zhicheng. Ah, yes, yes, yes. This, this is for sure.

The deposit should be set at three... ...hundred thousand, you know?

Oh, you set the deposit at 300,000, right?

Set the deposit at 300,000, the one worth 550,000.

If you sell it, they won't be happy, will they?

They won't. No, he said, well... Oh, he said not to mention it, right?

If he doesn't say it's his work, what's the point?

I get you. My cousin's nephew... You know, this is exactly what he does.

He told you the price. Also, he said 300,000.

He still won't sell, you know. Oh. I—I won't do this to you.

How about this, your cousin— your nephew—is someone who knows his stuff.

All right. I even got all dressed up today.

Ma'am, thank you, ma'am. All right, okay.

I'll go get you the cash. All right, okay. Fine, just the tooth— —tooth, the tooth tip.

Yeah, all right. I'll ask a friend to come by in a bit.

Okay. Mm.