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WHEN TO GET AN APPRAISAL
Got a question you've been dying to ask, but
don't know who to turn to?
Now you do. When it comes to antiques and collectibles, there's no better
source than 1Earth Antiques, Collectibles & Appraisals. And if we
don't have the answer ourselves, we can turn to any one of our expert specialists for help.
Dear 1Earth,
What do you make of this terra cotta piece? Is it worth going to the
trouble to have it properly appraised?
— Nick
Dear Nick,
We get this kind of question all the time. The truth is, there's no hard
and fast rule that says you should or should not get something appraised.
People often use appraisals to help insure an object or collection
against damage and theft. Some people get everything appraised.
Others
only get appraisals of objects that are worth thousands of dollars. They're willing to risk losing pieces worth a few hundred dollars.
Formal appraisals are best when you want to have several objects or an
entire collection appraised. Depending on where you live, appraisers will charge
between $75.00 and $400.00 per hour. Plus you'll have to pay the
appraiser's travel expenses and research fees. So you might as well have a
few items appraised at one time.
One of the reasons we started 1Earth Antiques, Collectibles &
Appraisals was to address the unmet needs
for a quick, simple, and inexpensive appraisal product. In fact, insurance
companies will accept an Appraisal for most moderately priced objects.
If you're not sure what you have, an Appraisal will tell you. And if your
object is really valuable, our experts will suggest getting an in-person
appraisal.
When looking for an appraiser, remember that affiliation with an appraisal
association says nothing about whether someone really knows his or her
stuff. It's best to get a recommendation from someone you trust.
Most
banks use appraisers all the time — try asking a bank trust officer.
Best of luck with your terra cotta sculpture.
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