Resolved Recently, the 9th Circuit Court upheld a U.S. Tax Court opinion that an appraisal from a highly regarded auction … More
Tag: Appraisals
Be Sure of Identity and Value — Call Your Appraiser!
Pretty sure this didn’t end well.
What’s the Most Valuable Thing…
Every so often I’m asked about the most rare and valuable item or collection I’ve evaluated. Was it Saddam Hussein’s … More
Professional Jewelry Appraisals Have a Home in Kansas City!
The phone rings. The voice on the other end is tinged with exasperation. “My family is working through my late … More
Appraisal Definitions and Terms: Identity vs Authentication
New clients sometimes come to me with the belief that an appraisal is the same as an authentication. It is … More
Live confidently: Be Sure of Identity and Value
Be sure of identity and value. Call your appraiser!
Austrian Kammerherrn Gold Bullion Chamber Key, Portapee and Case
From the Manion’s years: February 2003 Early 20th century. Gold bullion Austrian double headed eagle mounted over two acorns and bullion twist, … More
Personal Property and Peace of Mind
In 2014, Consumer Reports published a handy flow chart outlining the process of dealing with personal property, or what … More
Uniform Standards of the Professional Appraisal Practice: Why They’re Important
Personal property often requires a formal appraisal in order to obtain insurance, settle a claim, help determine estate tax liability, … More
