The smuggling economy in the Upper River treats Surface Blooms as if they are worth 2.5 echoes. If I want bessemer ingots, I prefer the Sculptress as I can smuggle the blooms for 8% more steel than selling to the Industrialist, and also make mad cash on the side from the theological implications.
The sale price is weird, though. Thanks for sending in the ticket, although you’re likely not to hear back til Monday.