The Language Barrier
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Language is important. We often get so caught up in the moment, so laser-focused on how we feel about something, that we become casual in the verbiage that we use. Read More.
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Hang on a second-a… vintage Sekonda watches…
Mark Hill
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Hang on a second-a… aren’t Sekonda watches made in Japan? Or at least in the Far East? Well, yes, but their origins actually lie elsewhere. I came across this late 1960s or early 1970s Sekonda wristwatch (right) the other day – it was the styling that caught my eye. Huge egg-shaped ‘cushion’ cases were highly fashionable at the time, inspired by fashion which was inspired by the space race.
Adultery, crime, and the “professedly obscene”: The beginnings of book bans in the United States
Past is Present
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Book bans and challenges have been on the rise in libraries and schools across the United States: according to the American Library Association, who have tracked book censorship since 1982, over 1,600 titles have been affected in 2022 alone.
Jewelry’s History in 3,000 Pieces: The V&A Museum’s Jewelry Collection
A Matter of Brilliance
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Recently I was part of a special tour at London’s famed V&A Museum’s jewelry collection. The viewing, for a group of international appraisers, gave us a unique opportunity to get up-close-and-personal with some of the world’s finest gems, from pre-historic times to today—from their massive collection of 3,000 pieces. Let me take you on your own tour of some of my favorites.
Preserving The History Of Older Homes: A Brief Overview
The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Preserving The History Of Older Homes: A Brief Overview 82% of Millennials said they’re more likely to buy a fixer-upper than a newly built home, according to Bank of America Research’s sixth annual home improvement survey, which polled over 1,100 people. From vintage jewelry to old fishing tackle, you’ll find just the gifts for [.
Mr. Always Right
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
In the appraisal world, people ask you questions all the time. Some of those questions you can prepare for, and others come completely out of left field. In either scenario, Read More.
Preparing For The Unexpected
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
I’ve been known to talk a lot about preparing for the unpredictable. A while back someone asked me a question about it. In essence their question was, “Dustin, how can. Read More.
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That Car Costs How Much per Pound?
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
There have been many times that I’ve heard of, or experienced myself, when an appraisal is being done, and at some point during the walk-through the agent shows up with. Read More.
Are you in need of the Grammar Police?
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
What an opportunity it is to live in the information age. There are so many mind-boggling technological advancements out there and so many educational resources to take advantage of. As. Read More.
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