However, in this kind of trade, a keen eye is very important. You must never misjudge and allow yourself to be deceived.

Laotian Siam rosewood is the most valuable because its quality is superior. Vietnam, Myanmar, and Thailand also produce Siam rosewood, but its quality falls a bit short compared to the Laotian variety. This is similar to the case of Hainan Huanghuali and Vietnamese rosewood. Although both belong to the same species of rosewood, the price difference between them can be quite significant.

Additionally, Siam rosewood is categorized into old and new stock. The older it is, the more valuable it becomes. Old stock generally has a dark red color, while new stock appears a brighter red. There's also another type known as common rosewood, which is priced much lower than Siam rosewood. Therefore, when acquiring this type of timber, a sharp eye is crucial. You must not make a mistake.

Small-leaf red sandalwood also comes in many varieties from different regions, and the price range can vary greatly, which also tests one's discerning eye.

For the first time, he took Yi Xiaoman and Yi Xiaolin to the largest rosewood market in Shenzhen. They bought a small amount of various kinds of rosewood, and he personally taught the two of them how to discern the properties of the timber. First is to look at the color and the grain of the wood. Second is to smell the scent of the wood by sawing off a bit of fresh sawdust and identifying its unique odor. In fact, an experienced person can usually tell if the material is genuine with just a single glance and a quick sniff.

Moreover, timber traders generally don't cheat regular customers; after all, their business goal is long-term cooperation. As for unfamiliar customers, that's another story. However, when purchasing more precious timber, it's always better to be cautious.

Yi Xiaoman, having been exposed to some rosewood varieties before, had some discerning ability and was a quick learner. Although Yi Xiaolin was a skilled carpenter, he had never encountered rosewood. Back in his hometown, the furniture he made was generally from camphor, fir, pine, maple, and other miscellaneous woods. He wasn't very familiar with these imported rosewoods. Still, he had some foundational knowledge. With a little time and exposure, he would surely get the hang of it quickly.

Besides Indian small-leaf red sandalwood and Laotian Siam rosewood, there are many other types of rosewood, such as Burmese rosewood, African rosewood, African Blood Sandalwood, Brazilian rosewood, red sandalwood, yellow sandalwood, Indian red rosewood, Cambodian rosewood, ironwood, large-leaf red sandalwood, hedgehog rosewood, orchid-grain rosewood, black rosewood, white rosewood, and chicken-wing wood. The list also includes African Blackwood, bog-wood, ebony, Golden-thread Nanmu, aloeswood, beechwood, cherry wood, litchi wood, Manchurian ash, Vajra wood, and black walnut.

Although these last few are not categorized as rosewood, some factories use them for furniture. Furthermore, just because a wood isn't classified as rosewood doesn't mean it's cheaper. For instance, cherry wood is quite precious, and Golden-thread Nanmu is even more so.

"Boss, what's the price for this rosewood?" Yi Anguo asked, walking up to a pile of beautiful, square-cut rosewood timber.

"Boss, how many tons do you plan to buy? If you buy more, I can give you a better price!" the owner replied with a prompt smile, seeing a potential customer.

"At least several dozen tons, but it mainly depends on your price," Yi Anguo responded with a smile.

"My Burmese rosewood is all top-grade material from large logs, so the price is a bit higher. It's 8,000 yuan per ton," the owner said after a moment's thought, seeing that Yi Anguo was an unfamiliar face.

"Isn't that price too high? Genuine Burmese rosewood costs a little over 7,000 at most. I can see that yours isn't quite the real deal. It's from Cambodia, right?" Yi Anguo said, shaking his head.

"Impressive. I didn't expect you to be an expert. You could tell it was from Cambodia at a glance," the owner said in surprise.

"Authentic Burmese rosewood is a bit darker, while Cambodian rosewood is lighter. Moreover, it's Cambodian rosewood that's typically processed into square timber like this," Yi Anguo explained with a smile.

"You're right about that. But the Cambodian material is bigger, thicker, and straighter, which actually makes it more efficient and cost-effective to use," the owner also replied with a smile.

"What you said is true, but the price of Cambodian rosewood should be much cheaper than authentic Burmese rosewood. Your price is too expensive," Yi Anguo stated directly.

In his previous life, after sending his daughter back to his hometown to be cared for by his eldest sister, Yi Anguo spent a long time making rosewood furniture. During that period, he had handled all sorts of precious rosewoods. As a result, he could identify most types of wood with just a single glance. If he encountered a piece that was harder to identify, smelling it would be enough to confirm his judgment.

"Since you're an expert, I won't beat around the bush. If you're buying in bulk, I'll give it to you for 5,500 yuan per ton. How about that?" the owner said frankly.

"Five thousand per ton, and I'll take it all," Yi Anguo stated flatly.

In fact, the owner wasn't wrong. Cambodian rosewood was long, straight, and cut into squares, which made it more cost-effective to process, and it was cheaper. When made into furniture and stained a slightly darker color, anyone who wasn't a true connoisseur wouldn't be able to tell that it was Cambodian rosewood instead of authentic Burmese. Besides, it was still genuine rosewood, not a fake, so it wasn't considered deceiving the customers. Combined with a slightly lower selling price, it was actually an excellent deal.

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