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Replacement Value Appraisal vs. Fair Market Value Appraisal: Understanding the Difference

ValuePros Appraisal Services

When it comes to assessing the value of personal property, two commonly used methods are the Replacement Value Appraisal and the Fair Market Value Appraisal. It takes into account factors such as age, condition, and quality of the item. – Determining the value of items for a potential claim.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? Is it the orderly liquidation market, retail market, retail replacement market? The process for determining fair market value for a damage claim would be the same for any other intended use.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraiser will then research the artist, provenance, exhibition history and market trends related to the artwork and similar pieces. Charitable Donation Appraisal When someone donates art to a museum or other nonprofit organization, a donation appraisal establishes the fair market value of the donated item.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

Most people selling items on the secondary market who aren’t professional dealers or without access to the assistance of professional dealers will find it difficult to obtain retail prices in a sale, and can more realistically expect future sale prices to be closer to the Fair Market Value and Liquidation Value levels of the market.

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What Are the Different Types of Jewelry Appraisals

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

Insurance Appraisal: One of the most common types of appraisals, an insurance appraisal determines the replacement value of a piece in case of loss, theft, or damage. It typically includes detailed descriptions, photographs, and current market values. It considers factors such as demand, condition, and comparable sales.

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How to Find a Qualified Jewelry Appraiser

Buckhead Jewelry Appraisers

The retail replacement value of your jewelry is higher than its fair market value. You should have a replacement value appraisal every 3 to 5 years to ensure your jewelry has adequate insurance coverage. Fair Market Value Appraisal This appraisal determines the value of your jewelry when you want to resell or donate it.

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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

In fact, some signs of age are a good thing - think of the nice green color that oxidized copper turns when it gets old. If you were collecting early American weathervanes, you might pay more for a piece that was green - it is evidence of age and of use, which gives it that authenticity that can be so important.