As early as the late 1960s I began buying, playing, trading & selling “old” guitars before the business eventually blossomed into the “vintage guitar” business. This groundwork plus my auction background gave me the opportunity to become Consignment Director for Heritage Auctions Vintage Guitar department for 10 years.
Collecting sports memorabilia since my first card show in 1979 had grown to such a passion that I switched into the sports memorabilia business and have since coupled sports, entertainment & musical instruments into my expertise.
Why do you need a credentialed personal property appraiser?
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APPRAISAL SERVICES
INSURANCE CLAIMS
Evaluating collectibles that have been damaged by water, fire or otherwise.
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one who is expected to perform valuation services competently and in a manner that is independent, impartial, and objective.
Founded in 1979, the International Society of Appraisers, or ISA, is the leading professional personal property appraisal association, representing the most highly trained and rigorously tested independent appraisers in the United States and Canada. read more
JustAnswer.com is an online question-and-answer service that connects users with experts in various subjects. Their 12,000+ experts include: musical instrument, sports & entertainment memorabilia, lawyers, mechanics, IT specialists, vets, and other professionals. They are available to you 24/7 via chat or email. JustAnswer connects you with a professional you need to get answers to your questions. read more
Pure Vintage is the community and marketplace for all things vintage. With unlimited listings and no transaction fees, both buyer and seller can connect directly via our private messaging feature and determine the best way to conduct a transaction. No competing ads, no outside advertising, just a clean interface to sell your vintage items.read more
I was a featured on-air appraiser in Sports & Collectibles from 2004-2013. read more
SERVICE FEES
APPRAISAL
Fees are competitive and based on an hourly rate plus any applicable travel and out of pocket
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This is based on an hourly fee which is less than an appraisal fee as there is no report. A deposit
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This is an hourly fee that will exceed that of an appraisal fee. A deposit is required prior to the
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