"After registration, all adventurers in need can see this equipnt, and if there’s purchasing intent, they can quickly make contact for a transaction."
It has been previously ntioned, though "Identification Skill" is convenient, the number of Spellcasters is scarce, and Magic Scrolls are expensive, so it’s not the mainstream thod under most circumstances.
Regarding those massive amounts of Magic Items consigned at the Association, how does the Association itself ensure their authenticity, and how should discrepancies between the actual effect and the prior purchase description be handled?
On so level, the adventurer association sotis seems like a makeshift operation.
But at least in terms of consignnt transactions, it has a detailed and comprehensive plan.
If the seller, like Xia Nan, already knows the equipnt’s Attributes and effects, when submitting to the Association, they should describe the Attributes in detail, declare them as accurate, and have them inspected to so extent by an Appraiser.
Simultaneously, consigners need to guarantee their reputation as mbers of the Association; so may require senior mbers to co-sign and take joint responsibility or deposit large sums as a guarantee.
The Association will conduct random checks on items being sold internally periodically, and if a significant and deceitful negative difference between the item and consigner description is found.
Or if a buyer claims the purchased equipnt’s Attributes do not match, and after the Association’s intervention and resource arbitration, intentional deceit is discovered (the appraisal costs are borne by the losing party).
Extrely severe penalties will be imposed on consigners, with huge fines as the most basic asure, along with expulsion from the Association and being blacklisted, collaboration with local authorities for property confiscation, and even a wanted pursuit.
This ensures the authority and stability of the Association’s platform, allowing both buyers and sellers to trade confidently without worrying about fraud.
This is also why, despite having the highest fees in the market, the Association platform remains the first choice for many adventurers to recycle equipnt.
And all of the above is just a small part of the Association consignnt trading system.
Other similar asures include certification by "Association Certified Masters" composed of Forging Enchantnt Masters, Senior Scholars, and Legendary Adventurers, collaboration with third-party organizations, true-word contracts, internal credibility rating...
These collectively support it, making it the largest and most comprehensive trade platform for professionals on the Aifala Continent.
Of course, though the Magic Scrolls for "Identification Skill" are expensive, there are certainly many in stock within the Association.
For high-quality Magic Equipnt with uncertain specific Attributes, whose re transaction fees exceed the scroll cost, sparing money here is naturally not considered.
At the sa ti, maintaining relations with adventurers who can produce this Level of Equipnt is beneficial for stabilizing and expanding influence.
After Xia Nan fully explained the Attributes of the [Tide Rod], Downs checked for another thirty minutes.
He then took off his silver-frad glasses, rubbed his nose, and began to speak:
"Regarding the origin of this Stone Spear, based on its stone material and forging craftsmanship, it should be from the Whale man Clan of the Black Reef Islands on the continent’s southern coast."
"It’s undoubtedly Magic Equipnt, but it also has certain collectible value, especially for nobles in inland desert areas like Kalinshan, many of whom are interested in objects filled with exotic styles."
"If you encounter this kind of noble buyer, you may charge an appropriate premium, after all, to them, a hundred or two hundred Gold Coins and a few copper coins make no essential difference."
Downs put his glasses back on and made a small joke with Xia Nan, continuing:
"As for pricing, I personally suggest you ’negotiate’ with the buyer. After all, such specially effective equipnt may be useless for many, serving only as collectibles, yet in so sectors, they hold very high value, even those prominent figures in newspapers and epics might be interested."
"Setting just a simple average price might cause considerable loss to you."
Reasonable!
Xia Nan nodded privately, agreeing with the suggestion.
In entertainnt activities like fishing, not to ntion ordinary citizens, even the "Transcendent," "Legendary" Level professionals, and so leisurely Divine beings are involved.
What if this "baiting device" catches the eye of a Big Shot with not-so-refined skills?
At that ti, not to ntion how many Gold Coins it can be sold for, he might exchange it directly for a suitable Battle Skill.
Seeing Xia Nan’s agreent, Downs took a long slender item from under the desk, helping to store the Stone Spear inside.
"After the eting ends, we need you to sign several contracts with the Association here, and when the transaction is complete, a certain percentage of the total value will be charged as a fee."
"Moli will explain the details to you later."
Having solved one matter that needed handling, Xia Nan felt relieved.
Then he took out the broken Purple Fir Magic Staff from his backpack.
"This staff cos from a Beastman who seemingly held the Druid profession; before coming here, I showed it to Barn at the ’Rock Hamr’ shop, he was unsure as well, hence asked to bring it to the Association for a look."
"I’m aware of Mr. Barn; he’s an excellent Forging Master," River Valley Town isn’t big, figures like Rock Hamr are well-known among adventurers and related industries.
Hearing even Barn couldn’t discern it, the ticulous Appraiser showed interest, switched to an unusually styled pair of glasses, carefully held the staff, and leaned close.
"Purple Fir... 200-year-old tree age..."
"Ordinary craftsmanship, this polishing technique... very common in Pan Yun Province... the completion ti wouldn’t be too far... five years?"
"Wait, what is this?"
Soon Downs directly closed his eyes.
His fingers seed to stroke the staff, yet kept a half-centiter distance from it, as if sensing sothing invisible on its surface.
This persisted for five minutes before he murmured and opened his eyes.
"It’s it... can’t be wrong."
"Resonating Relic!"
"Resonating Relic?" Hearing the unfamiliar term from his mouth, Xia Nan furrowed his brow, puzzled.
"A piece extrely rare and peculiarly characterized."
Appraiser Downs held the staff, scrutinizing it, explaining to Xia Nan.
"Simply put, it’s an object undergoing invisible changes, infused with strong emotions from its holder."
"The core drive is strong, pure, extre emotions, including but not limited to: absolute love, deep-seated despair, boiling anger, twisted fear, ecstatic joy, obsession, determination, extre hatred..."
"Such transformations demand no specific material, it’s inherently non-physical, causing no changes in the Material Realm."
"It’s precisely because of this characteristic, very few can recognize the existence of Resonating Relics."
"Just like your Purple Fir Magic Staff, if it were a piece of clothing or a blood-stained stone shard, I imagine no one would carefully study it for a dozen minutes just to perceive its difference from ordinary items."
"As for the use of such Resonating Relics..."
Downs pondered montarily, recalling the knowledge in his mind.
"As products imbued with intense emotions, they’re frequently used in ancient rituals as the core to bear curses; so Spellcasters use them as casting materials to enhance certain Enchantnt Control Magic effects."
"I recall several niche professions similar to ntal Mage require such objects for transition, but the Association records are sparse, with related upgrade paths lost in history long ago."
At this point, Downs raised his head to Xia Nan, suggesting:
"If you wish to consign it on the Association platform, you might need to wait a long ti, far longer than with the Stone Spear, and may not gain satisfactory profit."
"But coincidentally, our division received a commission a few days ago where your Resonating Relic fits the task requirents."
"Perhaps..."
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