Desiring cheap labor, Nike relocated its factories from Han Country and Wan Island to the coast of the mainland. It was originally planning to continue using these machines, but just as the relocation was underway and the machines were about to be installed, one of the latest shoemaking equipment in the world was born.
All aspects have been greatly improved compared with the old shoemaking equipment.
After ten years of development, Nike has grown stronger and is preparing to challenge Adidas' dominant position. Of course, it will get good equipment as soon as possible.
So Nike immediately decided to replace some of its shoe-making equipment with the latest ones, partly because the output of the machines could not meet the demand.
These replaced and vacant second-hand shoemaking equipment were disposed of and flowed into the market.
Zhang Shiqian is the person who took over these second-hand equipment.
He thought that these devices could be easily sold for a profit, so he used his connections to buy them at a very low price.
Several units were indeed sold in the early stages, and the remaining two were also reserved by someone in Wenzhou.
But unfortunately, the wind direction suddenly changed, and it seemed that overnight, those who worked as individuals became like rats crossing the street.
The Wenzhou man even directly returned the order.
Zhang Shiqian was dumbfounded. These two sets of equipment cost 30,000 to 40,000 yuan. He had not made such a big profit from the previous sets of equipment he sold. If he lost money, he would have to pay several thousand yuan in compensation.
Seven or eight months have passed since the document was issued at the beginning of the year, and these two sets of equipment have been stuck in his hands and have never been thrown away.
The current situation in the south means that he can't expect to sell them. He heard that the situation in the north is relatively peaceful, so he went to the north to participate in the North Trade Fair, intending to sell these two sets of machines here.
However, half a day had passed since the opening, and although there were many people passing by, not a single person came to inquire.
Although the exhibition will last for several days, he knows that if there is no harvest on the first day, the hope will become slimmer as time goes by.
It was at this time that Wan Feng and Zhang Hai appeared here.
The area of the North Jiaohui is also very large. Wan Feng and Zhang Hai strolled all the way and arrived at this place at noon.
After discovering these devices, Wan Feng stopped in front of Zhang Shiqian's stall. He didn't let Zhang Hai follow him and asked him to stay not far away.
The southerner looked anxious and fidgety.
"Brother, what is that thing in your photo?"
Zhang Shiqian waited all morning until someone finally came to ask about the situation. But to his disappointment, the person asking was actually a teenager. Whose child had run away here? This wasn't a place for children to play.
"Shoemaking equipment." Although he didn't expect the boy to buy it, Zhang Shiqian still answered.
"Where did you get these machines from?"
Zhang Shiqian rolled his eyes at the young man and thought to himself, this kid is quite curious. Why are you asking about this for no reason? You can't buy it.
"Why are you asking about this if you can't buy it?"
"Brother, there's nothing to lose by asking around. Besides, how do you know I can't buy it? My uncle's family makes shoes. I heard a while ago that he wanted to replace his equipment, but he didn't come here. If your equipment is cheaper, maybe if I go back and tell him, he'll come and buy it."
Zhang Shiqian became a little more energetic, but was it really useful to talk about this with a teenager?
"What kind of shoes does your uncle's family make?"
"They are rubber shoes."
"Gum shoes, are they farm shoes?"
Wan Feng nodded.
"What's the point? Do you know where this equipment comes from? It's imported, used to make high-end sneakers that cost hundreds of dollars a pair."
"Tsk! If you can make sneakers, you can make rubber shoes. Aren't sneakers made of cloth and rubber, too? They're not made of gold."
Zhang Shiqian was speechless, and it seemed to make sense.
There doesn't seem to be much difference between sneakers and rubber shoes in essence, they just differ in style and price.
"Tell me how much your machine costs? Maybe I can help you sell one. Let me tell you first, what are the benefits of helping you sell one?"
Zhang Shiqian was a little dumbfounded. Aren't people in the north honest and upright? Why would they ask for tips?
"One set costs 16,000 yuan. If you help me sell one, I'll give you a 100 yuan commission."
Wan Feng curled his lips. "One hundred yuan? Do you think I've never seen money? Your equipment, worth sixteen thousand yuan, is five hundred yuan short. Do you have the nerve to ask for it?"
Only 16,000? Wan Feng thought he had misheard.
Why is it only 16,000? It's so cheap! Those domestically produced devices are more than 10,000.
"If you really help me sell it, I promise I won't let you suffer a loss." Zhang Shiqian didn't know if the boy was bored enough to come here to tease him, so he didn't directly answer Wan Feng's request.
"Besides, their new machine is only 12,000 or 13,000 yuan, and there are also ones for 10,000 yuan. You are asking for 16,000 yuan. There is no way you can sell it at this price."
"This is an imported machine, used by foreigners."
"So what if foreigners use it? So what if it's imported? After all, this is an old machine. Old is no better than new. Don't you know that in people's minds nowadays, whether you are good or not is secondary. The key is whether you are cheap or not. You can't sell it at this price."
What Wan Feng said is true. Good quality does not necessarily mean you can gain the market. The key is that your products must be cheap, preferably of good quality and low price.
Even if the old one is not as good as the new one, it is an imported machine. No matter how old it is, it is not inferior to the new domestic machines.
"It's useless for a kid like you to say this. Go find your relative. If he wants to buy it, I can give him a lower price."
If he cannot sell these two sets of machines, he will suffer a huge loss. The cost of the machines themselves plus the transportation expenses to the north may cost him five or six thousand yuan.
When he came, he had made up his mind that he had to sell this hot potato no matter what, even if it meant selling it at a price lower than the purchase price.
"Can you really give my uncle a discount? I just said that if you want my uncle to think it's cheap, the price of your equipment can't be higher than those machines. If you pay more than others, my uncle will definitely not buy it."
"Of course it can be cheaper."
"Then tell me how much cheaper it can be?"
How can I say this first? If I say this, I will be a fool.
"Go find your uncle. I guarantee it'll be much cheaper."
"Tsk! You really treat me like a kid. I called my uncle over, and he gave me a few thousand bucks off, and you didn't lose anything."
Zhang Shiqian was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. Where did this kid get so many twisted ideas from?
"Don't worry, just ask your uncle to come and make sure he's satisfied."
"Do you mean what you said?"
"Of course it counts."
"How about we make a pinky promise?"
You are a child and you think I am a child too!
Of course Zhang Shiqian didn't make a pinky promise with Wan Feng, that would be so embarrassing.
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