Chapter 297: Stocking Market Price

The moment he connected to the system, Zhao Chi received a long list.

It was still the usual few broad categories.

The supplies inside were very comprehensive.

Each item's detail page had a corresponding seller.

The names were wildly varied, but most were still normal names.

Some goods were also sold by the exchange itself, though in smaller proportion.

Some were sold anonymously, so the names couldn't be seen—at least Zhao Chi couldn't see them.

Zhao Chi kept scrolling through, just like browsing an online marketplace.

But after looking for a while, he noticed a strange phenomenon.

Namely, the product categories were complete, and the quantities were enormous.

But they were all low-end items.

High-end props and blueprints and the like were very few.

Could this exchange be a commoners' exchange?

Zhao Chi, carrying his doubts, browsed several more exchanges; they were all bustling with activity.

But the results were much the same—low-end items overflowing, but high-end items scarce.

Zhao Chi decided to ask the staff.

After waiting in line for a while, it was Zhao Chi's turn.

He voiced his question.

The staff member gave a slight sigh: "Ma'am, is this your first time here?"

"Yes."

"No wonder. Our place is only the outer district, so there are fewer high-end items. Your current status should only be an ordinary member, so you can only trade here."

"Then how do I raise my membership level?"

The staff member grew a little impatient: "Sell more items or buy more items—either works. For every 1 gold coin of transaction volume, you accumulate 1 point. Once your points go up, it'll unlock."

Zhao Chi nodded.

"Do you have any other questions about trading?"

Zhao Chi quickly said: "Yes, I want to sell fashion items."

"Sure, hand over the fashion items. Once registration is done, just wait for them to sell. Our handling fee here is 10% of the selling price."

That handling fee was not cheap.

It was even higher than outside exchanges.

But not having to pay tax still made it far more worthwhile.

Zhao Chi asked: "How do I set the price? How long until they sell?"

The staff member: "You set the price yourself, but it can't be too outrageous. As for how long until they sell, that depends on the buyer—I really can't say for sure."

"Oh, then I'll think about it a bit more."

"Alright, is there anything else you need?"

"No, thank you."

Zhao Chi wanted to sell quickly, get the money, and then purchase supplies.

The exchange was indeed very free.

Free pricing, free buying and selling.

But the uncertain selling time meant it didn't meet Zhao Chi's needs for now.

And with free pricing, he wasn't quite sure what a suitable price would be.

So he'd just go straight to a fashion store.

There, selling back fashion items could get him money immediately.

And they were also very professional about pricing fashion items.

Gu Qing 【My lord, aren't you selling here?】

Zhao Chi 【No, I want to get the money as soon as possible. Let's go to a fashion store】

Gu Qing 【Great! On the way here just now, I saw several. Shall I take you there?】

Zhao Chi 【No need. The information seen by the eye you control, I can also receive in sync. I know where they are】

Gu Qing 【Oh, hehe】

Walking along the way, there were at least several dozen fashion stores on both sides.

The styles and focuses were all different.

Some were more general, carrying all kinds of fashion items—very mixed.

Some specialized in a single category, like selling only clothes, or only hats, and so on.

Zhao Chi took Gu Qing around several stores, and Gu Qing had a wonderful time looking around.

Although she wanted to try on many of the clothes, there wasn't that much time right now, and she didn't bring it up.

In the end, Zhao Chi entered a women's clothing store.

There were quite a few people here, most of them female customers.

This was Zhao Chi's first time in a women's clothing store, and it felt a bit awkward.

Soon, a female sales associate immediately came up: "Ma'am, what can I help you with?"

"Do you have stockings?"

"Of course, right this way. What type would you like? Ordinary stocking fashion items, or an improved version?"

"I want to take a look too."

"Sure, no problem."

The female sales associate was very enthusiastic.

She quickly led Zhao Chi and the others to a nearby counter.

An entire wall here was packed with stockings.

All kinds of styles, all kinds of colors.

The female sales associate pointed to the side:

"This section is the fashion stocking area — only style and color differ, the attributes are all the same, though of course there's still a quality difference.

"Over there is the improved stocking area, with one additional improvement direction — mostly movement speed and defense, though some are comprehensive.

"It mainly depends on what you need.

"Our shop is currently having a sale — if you buy two pairs, you can get a 5% discount."

Gu Qing already had her eyes under control, looking them over.

Zhao Chi asked, "Your shop doesn't have super-improved stockings?"

The female sales associate smiled. "Of course we do, but the quantity isn't large. They're over here — please follow me."

The super-improved ones only had one small counter.

But every single item inside was wrapped in exquisite packaging — one glance told you these were very expensive.

Zhao Chi asked, "Can I see the list for these? Including the prices."

The female sales associate nodded. "No problem. Open your system and I'll share it with you — but you can only view it through me, you can't take it away."

"Alright, send me those ordinary stockings and improved ones too so I can have a look."