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Agarwood Appraisal · Buyback · Incense Ceremony Training

If you have material and aren't sure whether it's genuine, want to sell it for cash, or want to learn incense systematically—we can handle all three.

Services

Three Core Services

In the incense trade, selling goods alone won't last long. Appraisal, buyback, and training are what incense lovers truly need.

Agarwood Appraisal

Determine authenticity, region, and grade. In-store inspection available, and mail-in supported.

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Agarwood Buyback

Agarwood that's idle or needs to be turned into cash can be evaluated and bought back, with pricing clearly explained.

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Incense Culture(香学) Training

Courses from identifying incense and appreciating incense to incense seat arrangement, for enthusiasts and professionals.

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I. Agarwood Appraisal

Agarwood appraisal is difficult because ithas no unified industrial standard—region, resin formation method, oil distribution, and age all affect judgment. Experience is more useful here than instruments.

What We Examine

Dimension	Basis for Judgment
Authenticity	Whether oil lines run naturally, whether there are signs of oil injection, whether the aroma has layered variation, whether burning behavior is abnormal
Regional tendency	Make a tentative judgment based on aroma characteristics (coolness, sweetness, milky notes, medicinal notes, etc.) and grain appearance
Quality grade	Oil content, density (whether sinking grade), and whether weight and specifications match
Craftsmanship and integrity	Whether there are repairs, splicing, artificial weight enhancement, etc.

Two methods

In-store appraisal: Wubaiyi incense shop in Beijing Songzhuang Art District; you can view the item in person and discuss the conclusion and basis on the spot.
Mail-in appraisal: Out-of-town incense enthusiasts can mail the item to the shop; we will appraise it upon receipt and provide feedback (phone consultation in advance is recommended).

First, let's clarify the limits of an appraisal conclusion

Agarwood appraisal isan experiential judgment, not a legally binding certification. What we can provide is a professional opinion based on the physical characteristics of the item, including the basis for the judgment. If it involves judicial matters or high-value transactions requiring an authoritative testing report, we recommend also seeking a qualified testing institution.

We put this statement up front so as not to create false expectations among clients. Anyone who describes an "appraisal" as if it were a "guarantee of authenticity" should actually be treated with caution.

店内品香场景：沉香原件与青烟 — Actual photo in-store · a wisp of blue smoke from indirect-heat incense appreciation—these are exactly the details appraisals look at

Fee schedule and how to visit

¥199/ session

Per-session appraisal fee, including physical inspection, conclusion, and explanation of the basis for judgment

In-store appraisal: Come directly to the shop to view the item in person and discuss the conclusion on the spot. The address is in the footer; someone is on duty 24 hours.
Mail-in appraisal: Out-of-town incense enthusiasts should consult by phone before mailing; we will appraise upon receipt and provide feedback. Return shipping costs are borne by the sender.
Advance appointment recommended: For high-value or multiple items, please inform us by phone in advance of the number of items so we can arrange time.

Also: the store has a long-term offering of¥9.9 agarwood charity authentication(limited to common bead bracelet items), suitable for first verifying authenticity and getting a feel for our judgment approach.

II. Agarwood Buyback

What makes agarwood special is that itis both a consumer good and an asset. Some people bought too much and want to sell, others inherited a batch of old material and don't know how to handle it — these needs genuinely exist.

Buyback Process

01	Provide basic information such as physical photos, weight, and source
02	Preliminary assessment, with a recommendation on whether physical authentication is needed
03	After the item arrives at the store or is mailed in, complete authentication and quality evaluation
04	Give a buyback quoteand the basis for pricing(important)
05	After both parties confirm, the deal is concluded, with payment settled on the spot or within an agreed period

About the Basis for Quotes

Agarwood buyback price =quality grade + current market conditions + category liquidity. We lay out the judgment on all three factors openly, rather than just throwing a number at you.

If our quote is lower than your expectation, you have the right to know why. The practice of "lowballing without explanation" is common in this industry; we don't do it.

Buyback Scope and Notes

Categories accepted: agarwood bead bracelets / free-form pieces, raw materials and chips, display pieces, old material, incense powder and hook silk; sandalwood items can be evaluated as well.
Categories not accepted: items with obvious oil injection, dyeing, or press-bonded material; goods whose basic source cannot be confirmed and whose weight is abnormal.
Payment method: After both parties confirm the price, settle on the spot; for larger amounts, settlement may be made within an agreed period, with the agreement confirmed in writing or via WeChat text.
Assessment fee: Recycling assessment is not charged separately. If you only want an appraisal and do not wish to sell for now, it is calculated according to the above¥199/timeappraisal fee (there is also a ¥9.9 public-benefit appraisal).
Mail-in recycling: For other locations, you may first send photos and gram weight for a preliminary judgment; after reaching a preliminary intention, mail the item in, and the return shipping cost shall be borne by the sender.

The biggest fear in recycling is price opacity. Therefore, step 04 of the process states “provide a recycling quote and the pricing basis”—we lay out all three judgments: quality grade, market conditions, and liquidity, rather than just throwing out a number.

III. Incense culture(香学) training

Incense culture(香学) is not a performance; it is a set of methods about "how to properly get along with incense." There are two types of learners: enthusiasts who want to explore incense in depth, and practitioners who want to incorporate incense into their business.

Course directions

Basics of incense recognition

Understand major incense materials such as agarwood, sandalwood, and frankincense, and the relationship between production areas and aroma characteristics.

Incense appreciation and authentication

Build aroma memory through actual smelling, and master basic methods for judging authenticity and quality.

Incense gatherings and etiquette

Incense gathering setup, incense procedure, and etiquette standards, for personal cultivation or commercial reception scenarios.

Advanced for practitioners

For operators of incense shops, clubs, and inns, covering product selection, pricing, customer communication, and incense-use scenario design.

Industry training resources

Jointly held by the Agarwood Branch of the China National Forest Products Industry Association and Peking UniversityAdvanced Training Program for the Agarwood Industry, open to practitioners. Friends who wish to study systematically and expand industry resources are welcome to inquire about registration.

Course Format and Registration

Teaching Format: Offline small-class format, held at the store in Beijing Songzhuang Art District; tools and incense materials are prepared by the store—just come as you are.
Class Type Description: The introductory experience class is mainly weekend intensive training; the practitioner advanced class is taught in separate sessions by theme. Classes open when full; if few people, they will be postponed.
About Fees: Class hours and incense material consumption vary greatly among different class types,quoted separately according to the current course—avoid misleading with a vague number.
Refresher Training and Q&A: Graduated students may freely attend refresher training of subsequent courses at the same level, and can ask questions via WeChat anytime in daily life.
Corporate Customization: Clubs, tea spaces, and corporate team-building can customize incense ceremony experience classes, quoted by number of people and duration; on-site service available.

For specific schedules and current fees, please call400-809-1913or add WeChatartermanyfor inquiries.

You may also refer to public reports:"Wubaiyi Agarwood Intangible Cultural Heritage Incense Culture(香学) Zero-Basis Incense Master Training" (Toutiao) →

Want to see something worthwhile? Want to learn incense? Contact directly

For appraisal, it is recommended to communicate by phone first to avoid a wasted trip. Store address: Beijing Songzhuang Art District, "Wubaiyi Agarwood Official Website · Liujia Shangse Chentan Jianxiang Shop".

Consultation: Appraisal / Recycling / Training

Free to receive · Exclusive for incense friends

Add WeChat to receive the "Agarwood Identification Handbook" for free

12 years of incense-selection experience compiled into one booklet: read the oil lines, smell the fragrance profile, test the sinking grade, identify the producing region—4 steps to judge agarwood authenticity yourself, so even beginners can avoid pitfalls. Sent instantly via WeChat, free forever.

Real photos comparing genuine vs. fake
Key points for buying sinking grade
List of common counterfeiting methods

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When adding, note "Authentication Handbook" and the shopkeeper will send it to you personally

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This issue's gift

Agarwood Incense Stick Sample Pack · 5 sticks

Made from natural agarwood powder, no chemical fragrance; each stick about 21cm, enjoyable to smell and handy as incense-session accompaniment.

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