23 Ghost City
This collection has a history of decades, and the model is also very mature.
Because the partitions are very complete, things are easy to find.
If you are interested in antiques, go straight to the orange area on the left after entering the door.
This is the place where antiques are sold, Karen's stall is in the back.
So Chen Rui came out of Karen's stall and started shopping counterclockwise along the roadside.
Almost every stall here has set up a tent, even though it is spring.
However, the weather in California is dry and hot, and the temperature can reach 30 degrees at noon. If you don't set up a tent, you will be burned to death.
At this moment, small lights are on at the entrances of many stalls.
Looking up at night, I saw a string of tents with lights on at the door, and groups of people on the road.
This posture really looks like the legendary ghost market.
Every time Chen Rui passed a tent, he would glance inside.
This journey also opened his eyes to the fact that these antique stalls sell everything.
Some specialize in various old military uniforms and various weapons and equipment, mainly from the World War II period.
From the military uniforms of the US military during World War II to the military uniforms of the Japanese soldiers, they are all available from head to toe.
In addition to military uniforms, there are also various firearms, from the famous Garand to the little devil's bastard@box.
You can see it at the stalls here.
Chen Rui also went up and fiddled with it a few times. These guns were all well maintained and could smell a strong smell of oil.
If you really want to load it with bullets, it can be fired at any time.
Unfortunately, he wasn't very interested in these, so he played with them for a while and then put them down.
In addition to these, there are also some stores selling second-hand clothing and props.
These costumes are not ordinary costumes, they are custom-made costumes from Hollywood blockbusters.
For example, Star Wars' Stormtrooper suit and so on.
This is also thanks to the fact that this place is adjacent to Hollywood, so these people can often get costumes and special equipment that are eliminated by the studio.
Because Americans are very willing to invest heavily in movie props, the quality of their props is very high.
Therefore, the props and costumes surrounding these movies are also very popular in the United States.
If it is used by some big-name movie stars, the price will be even more outrageous.
Along the way, Chen Rui did see a lot of jewel-like treasures.
It's a pity that it's all a faint white light. According to Chen Rui's understanding of his own abilities these days.
He judged that these treasures were miscellaneous items with some value but low appreciation potential.
Maybe not even an antique...
Some treasures may be considered antiques in the eyes of Americans.
But in the eyes of us Longguo people and people from other countries, the value is not high.
Mainly because the circulation circle is narrow and the potential for appreciation is limited, it is not worth selling.
I just visited more than a dozen stores and saw a lot of treasures. I met a lot of treasure hunters who came to search for treasures.
These people are colorful, speak various languages, and come from all over the world.
They were all attracted by the reputation of the Rose Bowl.
Chen Rui was feeling hungry while shopping, and happened to see a Mexican food truck nearby, selling tacos, a classic Mexican snack.
From our understanding, this thing is a Mexican burrito.
Different from our domestic burritos, they use corn tortillas.
It's rolled with beef or chicken, and then sprinkled with rich cheese.
Chen Rui used to really like this food, so when he saw it now, he immediately ordered two.
Soon the store made one, and he was eating the burrito.
Unexpectedly, I happened to see a small stall next to the dining car.
This stall is different from other stalls because there is no tent, just a blanket spread on the ground.
The items for sale were just placed on the blanket casually.
Chen Rui just glanced at it casually, but was stunned when he saw it.
Because the objects on the blanket all exuded a faint white light, and there was even one at the back that exuded a light golden pearl.
This means that almost all the things on his stall are treasures.
Chen Rui immediately walked over quickly.
When he came to the stall, he squatted down.
The stall owner is an old black man, and Mahakala also wears a hat.
If he didn't show his white teeth, it would be difficult to see where he is in this dark day.
"What do you like? Pick whatever you want, my stuff is not expensive."
When Lao Hei saw Chen Rui coming to the stall, he greeted him warmly.
While Chen Rui was eating the burrito, he squatted down and looked at the things on the stall.
The things in this stall are not antiques, but they are quite expensive.
There are several SLR cameras, and on the other side, there are several lenses.
These things all emit a faint white light. Although Chen Rui is not into photography, he also knows that SLR cameras are not cheap.
He looked at one of the Canon cameras and asked the stall owner.
"How much does this cost?"
The old black man glanced at the camera, and then said: "Five hundred dollars!"
Chen Rui asked quietly: "Can I try?"
"Use it whatever you want, my stuff will work normally."
Lao Hei said confidently.
Chen Rui picked up the camera and took a look. It was Canon eos 90d, which is the most popular SLR on the market.
Although he doesn't play with cameras, he has a friend who is a photography enthusiast.
He had seen this camera at his friend's house, and it was said that the whole set cost about 10,000 RMB.
And this old black guy only needs five hundred dollars. If he gets this, it will definitely be considered a miss.
He took the camera in his hand, twisted the lens, and tried the functions. It was indeed intact.
When I looked at the camera, it was almost 90% new.
Looking around, almost all the other cameras on the stall are brand new.
Chen Rui knew something in his mind. These were probably the results of Lao Hei’s zero-yuan purchase.
He calmly put the camera in front of him.
"I want this, I'm looking at others."
When Lao Hei heard this, his face showed joy: "Then you have to hurry up, my stuff is in hot demand!"
"In this market, good things are usually sold out before the market officially opens."
Chen Rui was also stunned after hearing this: "Oh? Is there such a thing?"
Lao Hei laughed: "You don't understand this!"
"This market is just like the stock market. In fact, the most profitable transactions are completed before the market opens."
"I have been working in this market for decades, and my old James's goods have never had any problems."
As soon as the old guy finished speaking, Chen Rui understood.
No wonder Karen talks to herself so cryptically.
It turns out that this is not just an antique market, it is also a market for selling stolen goods.
No wonder this James camera is sold so cheaply.
The more Chen Rui thought about it, the happier he became, and he picked up his Leica camera again.
This camera doesn't look cheap at first glance. It has a silver body and a very large lens on the front.
When turning, you can hear a clicking sound, which is full of texture.
It is also heavy in the hand, and you can tell that the materials are very solid as soon as you weigh it.
"How much does this one cost?"
Chapter completed!