We receive a huge number of appraisal/reference questions each week by 
e-mail, but most are variations of those listed below:

Q. Is my item worth having appraised?

A. We won't know until we've examined the information and images you 
have provided, but our statistics from 1996-2007 indicate that less than 2% 
of the items we have examined have been worth less than $15.00.  If you 
feel that your item could worth less than our fee use our Quick Answers
for Antique Questions service.

Q. What items don't you appraise?

A. We can provide appraisals for most antique & collectible items with
the exception of coins, stamps and textile products such as quilts, clothing
and tapestries.

Q. What happens if you are unable to provide me with an appraisal for 
my item?

A. We would provide you with a full refund for that item via the PayPal 
secure payment system.

Q. I'm nervous about making payments online, how safe is it?

A. We use the PayPal secure payment system which uses the same 
encryption programs as all the major banking and financial institutions 
and is insured by Travelers insurance for transactions up to $100,000.

Q. I would like to sell my collection, are you interested in buying it or 
where would be the best place to market it?

A. We operate strictly as an appraisal/reference information service, we 
are not in the business of buying, selling or acting as a sales agent on 
any customer's behalf.

Q. Who can I call or where can I go for a free appraisal?

A. There are several places you can get free appraisals, we have a list of 
26 you can access at our Free Appraisals Page.

Q. I'm looking for a local appraiser to look at my collection, could you
recommend one?

A. You can access several professional appraisal associations that list 
the members by specialty and area by clicking here.

Q. I need information about my item, where can I find this information 
on the internet.

A. You are already there ;~) We offer some of the lowest cost* 
appraisal/reference services for a full range of antiques & collectibles 
available and all on one site.
 

* ($2.95-$18.95)