Antique Lot

Antique Lot

How do I find an appraiser of antiques accurately and honestly?

My 91 and / or a neighbor died in July '09. I just received a large quantity of antiques from his house. His "children" 70 years asked me. They have neither the time nor the patience response to the evaluation and sale. I have a bad taste in my mouth about dealerships. I know just what to look for find a reliable and honest appraiser.

Well, for any honest and trustworthy will have some sort of credentials behind them, and more likely to be a member of a group of experts (such as ISA, International Society of Appraisers). If they have nothing to back that they are qualified (a degree evaluation) does not use them. They are not a legal expert or training necessary, no matter how much "experience" that claim to have. It's like going to a doctor "had never been to medical school. When you find qualified evaluators some furniture, then you can join either at home or in your address. Many work in or own a boutique or Antique Furniture, and have a storefront, you can visit. Much Also be ready to go home to give an estimate of how much will the assessment. And just because someone does not have a storefront Store does not mean that if they have real skills, to be taken into account. Being an independent is a very profitable business, and many will not feel the need of additional income from a shop, work at home. Be sure to ask everyone on the types and how they charge (per hour, etc. ...), With the number and ask for customer references. And check references of clients to ensure they do their work. After that, you make the decision with the assessor to use, based on qualifications, references and client fees. Also, if you have something on the furniture that needs assessments (such as art, coins, sculptures, jewelry), you'll find an appraiser for various issues. Appraisers specialize in one area and not have sufficient knowledge of the values market and other items in general, his statement

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