On the seafood market, the common variety of fresh abalone in China is the Dalian fresh abalone, which is affectionately called "small abalone" because of its small size. In the market, the price of a catty of such fresh abalone is about 100-200 RMB, depending on its size and where it is sold. If the abalone is farmed, the price varies considerably, with large abalone costing about 15 yuan each, medium-sized ones about 7 yuan each, and small abalone being bought in threes for 10 yuan. In restaurants, the more common types of abalone are the 6-headed abalone and the 8-headed abalone, of which the unit price of the 6-headed abalone is usually around $400 a catty, which means that each head of abalone costs roughly around $70. Comparatively speaking, the more precious one-head abalone and two-head abalone are rarer in the market and naturally more expensive. Overall, the price of abalone varies according to species, size and source, with a wide range of prices, consumers will make a choice according to their own needs and budget when buying.