Yesterday, another Tibetan friend reported that he lost 2,000 yuan in appraisal fees due to a company's fraud. The company claimed that the collection was genuine and valuable before it was appraised, but after paying a fee, it refused to acquire the collection on the grounds that it was problematic.
After years of experience, the courage of those who play collectibles also dares to pay the so-called experts.
The main role of the expert is to use his or her expertise to answer questions about the authenticity of the collection. However, the fundamental reason why Tibetans seek expert help is that they simply do not understand it. So, how do you know if what an expert says is telling the truth or not?
The complexity of the world of collecting lies in the fact that forensic experts are free to tamper with the results because they have little to no consequences. On the contrary, for collectors who know nothing about the collection, they can be teased at will, so as to obtain more benefits.
I don't mean to discredit experts, in fact, I have a lot of respect for those who are dedicated to the study and promotion of Chinese culture. However, for those experts who use the name of appraisal for the purpose of profit, it can be said that none of them are innocent!
Describe a situation that many Tibetans have experienced. You carry your own collection, go through hardships, travel thousands of miles to participate in treasure appreciation activities, and invest a lot of money. Eventually, you'll be lucky enough to meet a high-profile, well-known treasure connoisseur. Whether it's an expert with the surname Cai, Ye, Deng or Cui, they all smile and communicate with you cordially.
Experts identify it as a fake, and you are disappointed. Despite the doubts, at least further risks were avoided. However, the most worrying thing is that when experts confirm that it is genuine, this is not a good thing. Why is this so?
However, even if it is called genuine, will the experts buy it outright?The answer is no. They will look for all kinds of reasons to avoid it, and then the capital hidden behind them, that is, those fraudulent companies, will come into the picture: "Oops, the collection needs to be operated to **Oh, we are a large international company, there are many powerful buyers, only by cooperating with us, can we be fast**."
Human nature is greedy, and the mentality of many Tibetans tends to be "quick profits". Once you are accepted to cooperate with these companies, it is like falling into a bottomless pit, constantly investing money to participate in various "activities". The end result is often that the collection is not sold and the money is lost.
This is the inevitable result faced by many Tibetan friends. At present, there are only 41 "cultural relics appraisal institutions" in China, and most of these institutions correspond to museums, research institutes, etc., and are not open to the public. In addition, although there are seven official appraisal bodies open to the public, they only provide oral appraisal without issuing certificates. For remote areas, this is undoubtedly a drop in the bucket and cannot solve the problem fundamentally.
Art companies, appraisal companies, auction companies, grading companies and collections** nationwide are all individual commercial institutions. In order to avoid legal disputes, the appraisal results issued by it are marked as "for reference only" and have no legal effect.
The main goal of these companies is to make a profit, and their income** has to be obtained from Tibetan friends.
The question has been raised as to whether these companies can make a higher profit by authenticating their collections as genuine and assisting in sales for a commission if they aim to make a profit
The question is, how many collectors can correctly understand their collections?Numismatic grading is popular, partly because of the relative ease of identification, and partly because most coins are inherently inherently invaluable and less risky. Therefore, Tibetans are willing to spend a small fee for grading.
However, the situation with antique artifacts is different. If those companies had told you in advance that the artifacts were worthless or fake, would you still not hesitate to attend their events?They will first mislead you into believing that the artifacts are valuable, and then trick you into paying for them. As soon as the money is received, they immediately "rush people" and leave you with nowhere to confide.
In fact, for Tibetans who do not know how to identify, the chances of them owning valuable items are very small. If you can't even understand the collection, you still expect to be able to *** This is undoubtedly a fool's dream. Experts and forensics know this, but they can't tell the truth, otherwise they won't be able to cheat money. As a result, they have to rely on appraisal fees and service fees to make ends meet, and the collection cannot be sold.
Even if your collection is genuine and rare, what can it be?No matter how many experts you have, but when asked by a regular auction company, they can deny you with just one sentence: Is there evidence of an orderly inheritance, overseas repatriation, and old collections of famous artists?If not, you will not be able to participate in the auction. As for those certificates, they do not recognize them.
It is surprising that a huge amount of money and resources have been invested in fattening so many experts, only to find out that these experts have no practical effect, but are just a self-directed and self-acting play.
List of high-quality authors Some people may wonder: "Since experts and companies are not reliable, don't they be able to sell anything?".”
Unfortunately, this is indeed the case. If an individual lacks the ability to connoisseurship, the chances of putting the collection in a "** category are almost zero.
A real expert in folk collections not only deeply studies various appraisal books, but also has the courage to accumulate experience in front-line combat. They are proficient in at least one collectible variety and are able to make effective use of various channels and circles both online and offline. Their collecting journey starts with small objects and gradually upgrades, accumulating resources through buying and selling. When resources accumulate to a certain extent, it is not difficult for them to enter the mid-to-high-end market. For them, there is no question of whether there is a price or a market, what they really need to focus on is how to find more high-quality objects.
Most Tibetans who blindly follow the trend lack vision, connections, experience, and a good attitude. They spend their days thinking about "how to monetize the collections in their hands", trying to make a fortune by ** the collections they don't know. It is precisely because of the large presence of such people that the development of forensic experts and scam companies that should not exist has been promoted.
After all these years of experience, you have suffered the setbacks and lessons you deserve. If you're still confused, reflect on why you need to seek help from an expertThe answer may be that you are not capable of doing it yourself. So, think about it a little deeper: why do you want to get involved in the field of collecting when you don't have enough ability?Is it possible to find other hobbies that suit you better?This field may not be for you!
While advice may be rebellious, it is important to be a sincere reminder not to entrust your fate to others. Specialists are also ordinary people who also need money to make ends meet. If you want to continue to grow in this space, it's critical to quickly improve your insights and find the right channels to ensure you're in control of your destiny.