This article doesn't intend to judge novices or experienced players based on their years of collecting. Different people have different values, and thus they may have different attitudes towards things.

It's perfectly normal for novices to make some awkward moves, as even experienced players were once beginners themselves. Therefore, there is no intention to look down upon novices in this article, so please don't take offense.

Difference One: Different Understanding of the Value of Purple Clay Teapots

Experienced Players: Many experienced players buy purple clay teapots out of pure appreciation. Of course, influenced by the market environment, they might conduct an “assessment of prospects” for teapots that are not cheap. However, when buying a Teapot, experienced players often do not have the thought of “raising its value to sell it at a higher price to someone who doesn't know much about it.” They genuinely love purple clay teapots from the bottom of their hearts.

Novices: When novices buy a teapot, they tend to be concerned about its potential appreciation in value and often ask questions like, “How much do you think this teapot is worth?” They speculate about how much its value might increase in the future. While collecting and investing are two sides of the same coin, teapots are different from ordinary fast-moving consumer goods. There isn't always a fair and transparent market, so don't always focus on their investment potential.

Difference Two: Different Requirements for Purple Clay Teapots

Experienced Players: Many experienced players have a more tolerant attitude when playing with teapots and are generally less “picky” than novices. For example, they might not care as much whether the teapot is fully handmade, if the clay is natural, or if there are black spots or pitting on the surface of the pot.

Novices: Many novices have very high standards for the appearance of purple clay teapots. They can't tolerate white spots or protrusions and are overly cautious about the clay material. They avoid semi-handmade teapots and seem to scrutinize every inch of the teapot with a magnifying glass.

Difference Three: Experienced Players Are More Humble, While Novices Love to Comment

Experienced Players: Experienced players usually don't pretend to be experts and offer appraisals lightly. They don't act superior, knowing that they don't know everything, and they won't casually give advice that could mislead others. This is because the more they see, the more they feel they know too little.

Novices: Many novices who have played for just a few days start to think of themselves as experts. They like to comment on other people's teapots and enjoy participating in various purple clay groups. Their comments often miss the point, and they tend to emphasize their supposed expertise while showing off. They might use a magnifying glass or even a dental mirror to inspect the teapot.

Difference Four: Experienced Players Are More Calm, While Novices Tend to Be Impatient

Experienced Players: Experienced players understand that nurturing a teapot is a gradual process that requires patience. They proceed step by step and avoid rushing the process. They have a wise, detached attitude towards the whole thing.

Novices: Many novices vigorously wipe their teapots while drinking Tea, using a teapot brush to scrub constantly and pouring tea water over the teapot. They mutter to themselves, “A diligent teapot is never lazy; ten thousand years are too long, seize the day.” If they fail to develop a patina or damage the teapot, they complain incessantly. Some might spend money to buy another one or simply abandon the teapot, never to use it again.

In the end, one's attitude towards purple clay teapots directly reflects the depth of their character. A humble and well-cultivated person will not speak without knowledge, even if they are not knowledgeable about the subject. Conversely, even if someone knows a lot about teapots, their superficiality might lead them to do things that attract attention for the wrong reasons.

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