DB is one of only a handful of people of color in the antiques game.

"Hey, man, I’m thinking, like maybe three hundred. Cool, huh?"

"No Danny, not cool at all. I’ll give you a grand, not a penny more."

What DBB had unearthed was a late 19th century Lori Pambak rug from the Southwest Caucasus. These lovely rugs typically have hexagon enclosed cruciform medallions. These medallions will differ in proportion from rug to rug but can be very elegant. They are highly sought after by collectors.

This particular rug was 5'4" x 6'8" that had a central medallion and two minor medallions surrounded by a series of geometric shapes on a red field. The rest of the colors included both light and dark blue, blue-green, gold, reddish brown and ivory.

This was in very nice condition and would retail for about eight thousand dollars. I could flip it to a buddy of mine for four grand. Enough money in it for everyone to make a profit.

Danny goes, "Huh?"

"Danny, it's worth a little more than you think. Take the G."

"Sure, P, sure man. Whatever you say."

Mai smiles and says, "For that kind'a money, Mr. Picker, you can have it gift wrapped."

"Not necessary Mai. I’ll take it as is. See ya later, guys. And thanks."

"No, thank you P. Later, dude."

I run over to New Hope to see my friend Barry. He has one of the more successful antique businesses in the area. Barry specializes in vintage garden decorations and oriental rugs. Oh yeah, we share a love of cigars.