Starting My Treasure Hunting In England

It was already five o'clock in the afternoon after exploring this small building, so as soon as the work was done, Liang En took the things he found and left this abandoned town.

When he drove out of the mountains, it was already dark. So he found a safe place, parked the car on the side of the road, and called Mr. Bruce.

Dear Liang, what's the matter? The person who answered the phone was Mr. Bruce himself, and it could be heard from the phone that he was in a very good mood.

It's like this. I've found some things from the Prohibition era that I want to sell. After all, I'm not an American. It's a little difficult to take them away, so I wanted to ask if you are interested in these things.

Can you tell me what it is? It's best to send some photos. After hearing what Liang En said, Bruce, who was drinking with a few friends, immediately sat up straight and said.

I'm not interested in this, but I'm surrounded by several people who are similar to me, and some of them might be interested in this stuff.

I understand, thank you, please give me ten minutes. After hearing what Mr. Bruce said, Liang En immediately thanked him, then hung up the phone and ran to the truck body, then lifted the tarp and took photos. and sent to Mr. Bruce.

A few minutes after sending the photo, Liang En received a call back from Mr. Bruce. In a call back, Mr. Bruce stated that a friend of his who owned a bar was interested in the item and wanted him to deliver it to a residence in Teton County.

At about 10:30 p.m., Liang En drove the rented pickup truck into a house a few kilometers away from the small town in Teton County.

When his car had just stopped and had not turned off, Bruce, who learned of his arrival from the surveillance camera, walked out of the room together with several middle-aged and elderly people.

We were holding a cocktail party just now. After Liang En got off the car, Mr. Bruce pulled him aside and whispered. And after seeing the photos you posted, everyone wants to see these things.

It's okay, it would be nice if there were more people. Anyway, it's not something shady. Looking at the group of people surrounding him, Liang En nodded lightly. By the way, can you tell me who is interested in my things this time?

It's Mr. Carlos. Bruce pointed to a middle-aged Mexican not far away who excitedly asked the servant to remove the cover and shine the light on the still. He runs several bars, and Mainly retro style.”

“If I remember correctly, his biggest bar staple in Los Angeles was the 1920s and 1930s. So your stuff should fit your bill.”

It's very good. This is a masterpiece among the moonshine distillers of the prohibition era. As a professional, Mr. Carlos quickly recognized this set of stills and said loudly.

In other words, although these things are used to brew private wine, they are actually made by winemakers and workers in regular wineries. The wine produced is no different from regular wine.

It was a common thing in those days. Because Prohibition put them all out of work, there was a need for some kind of job that could support the family.

How's the situation? Bruce led Liang En over and asked, By the way, old Carlos, Mr. Liang is also a scholar who studies ancient Egyptian language, and he helped me a lot recently, so don't treat your usual Show your enthusiasm for business talks.

Liang—— After hearing Bruce's words, a middle-aged white man wearing a monocle and dressing up like an old cowboy asked. Is he the person who published a paper in the Journal of the British Archaeological Association a while ago?

Liang En's surname is rare in the Western world. Bruce also pointed out that he studied ancient Egyptian language, so an old man quickly asked as if he had thought of something.

Yes sir, I have published two articles and have just submitted the third manuscript. Liang En said, then took out his mobile phone and showed the old gentleman the Journal of the British Archaeological Association to him. reply.

Your research is really important. After Liang En admitted his identity, the old man suddenly became excited. I think your progress in this area has exceeded all the research in the previous ten centuries-

Okay, Hans, you can talk about academic issues later. After learning that Liang En was not just a treasure hunter, but also a top scholar in some aspects. The attitude of this chain bar owner named Carlos is also much better.

Mr. Liang, I like your complete still and the three guns, so are you willing to transfer them to me together?

Of course I do. After all, I'm not that interested in these modern things, so I naturally hope to sell them at a good price. Liang En nodded and said, So please bid, as long as they suit them. It’s yours.”

If this is the case - Carlos fell into deep thought after seeing Liang En handing the pricing power back to him. Because Liang En was different from what he thought before, the pricing would also have to change.

Before, he only thought that Liang En was an ordinary treasure hunter, so naturally he hoped to keep the price as low as possible. But the price is too low now and it is definitely not suitable to sell it.

This change is determined by social status. As rich people, they naturally have a higher status than the treasure diggers who search for treasures everywhere. But it is another matter if the treasure digger is a well-known scholar.

I think US$88,000 is a suitable number. After thinking for more than ten seconds, Carlos quoted a price. Then he explained to everyone present.

The still is in good condition, and I am engaged in this profession, so I am willing to buy it for US$22,000. As for the two pistols, although they have been modified and well preserved, because the production of this pistol is too large, I can only pay US$3,500. .”

The most valuable thing inside is the M1928, because it is a rare legal automatic weapon and is in very good condition. So after combining the prices of similar items, I am willing to pay $62,500.

Gun management in the United States is becoming more and more strict. In the early days, people could even buy large weapons like machine guns. But now they are all banned, with the only exception being old guns that existed before the ban took effect.

But guns are different from ordinary things in that they wear out. Therefore, after a period of time, these firearms will naturally become less and less available. Therefore, prices also rise over time.

For example, this submachine gun is like this. If it goes to auction, it is possible to sell it for 70,000 to 80,000 yuan. However, when there is no middleman to make a difference like this, the price of just over $60,000 is considered reasonable.

As for the wine-making equipment, Liang En really didn't know the price, but thinking about it, in this case, it was unlikely that the other party deliberately lowered the price.

That's it. After thinking for a few seconds, Liang En made a decision. Although you can increase the price if you want at this time. But in this case, there is absolutely no need to raise one or two thousand dollars.

It has to be said that these big guys were happy to give money. Ten minutes later, Liang En received a notification from the bank that the payment had been received, and then a bodyguard drove the car away.

It's a pleasure to work together. Carlos stretched out his hand and shook Liang En's hand before inviting him. I think we can continue our drinking party together.