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What Does An Appraiser Do, Anyway?

Penrose Appraisals

Rather, it is likely that an appraiser will have to conduct research in order to arrive at a determination of value. It may require research, as when faced with unknown maker's marks on the bottom of a piece of pottery. Market research. Of course, the market chosen will vary depending on the purpose of the appraisal.

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So, You Want to Be A Reseller

WorthPoint

Getting Started While many resellers successfully market products across all sales categories, I firmly believe in focusing on a specific niche, for example, mid-century modern dresses or a particular style of pottery. Narrowing your focus requires research to find the right product and who’s buying it.

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2024: Year in Review

Penrose Appraisals

Also in February, I appraised a collection of guitars for purposes of buying insurance. It's important to realize that your homeowners' insurance does not automatically cover items of unusual value such as antiques and collectibles. Later in the year, I appraised a collection of guns for the same purpose.

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Why You Should Get A Charitable Donations Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

Note that all of these, except for appraisal, require you to do some research and possibly actual legwork to determine an acceptable answer. An appraiser is trained in this kind of market research and likely spends much of their time monitoring market conditions. Avoiding bias. You paid $5,000 for it just five years ago.

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Online art sales to grow fast as young collectors snatch up works over the Internet, global study finds

McAllister Fossum Appraisal Services

Online art platforms cater for all tastes and budgets, but are particularly effective for those just starting to collect – opening up the art market in a way that is hard to replicate in the real world.” billion in 2013. billion in 2013. billion in 2018.

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