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What’s In Your Cabinet? Tupperware Files Chapter 11

WorthPoint

She called it “the good plastic,” much like the good china or the good silver, and many collectors feel the same about the brand, especially in light of the company’s recent filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In 2023, the company announced a cash crunch , and stock prices plummeted.

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What Kind of Appraisal?

Drishti LLC Appraisers

For one-of-a-kind artworks, the basis for comparables is usually other works by the same artist, or artwork of similar renown, age, materials and genre. Comparables for Fair Market Value are relatively recent, actualized sales of pieces by the same artist or artwork of a similar renown, era, materials and genre.

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Understanding the Difference in Value for Different Jewelry Appraisal Purposes

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

This valuation is commonly used for insurance purposes and reflects the cost of purchasing a similar item from a retail jeweler, considering materials, craftsmanship, and retail markups. Characteristics: Purpose : Ensures that the item can be replaced with a similar one if lost, stolen, or damaged.