When you have an old item to sell and need quick cash, approaching a local antique dealer―whether in a standalone shop or an antique mall―can offer an easy solution if you're not interested in trying out a local online venue such as Craigslist.

The client further agrees that it is the complete and exclusive statement of agreement between you and Masterpiece Technologies Inc. concerning the Online Appraisal. If you do decide to sell on Craigslist, just remember to err on the side of caution. You’re getting the benefit of quick cash with minimal hassle, and there’s a price to pay for that. allow you to select the size of the file before you email it. ©2020 Masterpiece Technologies Inc. Information provided is used at the subscriber’s own risk. No change of any item in the report shall be made by anyone other than the appraiser and the appraiser shall have no responsibility for any unauthorized change.Any sketch and/or photograph may show approximate dimensions and is not to be used as an exact measurement unless otherwise indicated.The appraisal assumes that there are no hidden conditions and the appraiser assumes no responsibility for the same.Information, estimates, and opinions furnished to the appraiser and contained in the report were obtained from sources considered reliable and believed to be true and correct. Explore other popular stores near you from over 7 million businesses with over 142 million reviews and opinions from Yelpers. Most seasoned pros have likely been burned before by people who took advantage of their knowledge in the past. They are all acceptable methods. Shop owners have overhead expenses, even those selling online, and they often have to wait months or even years for the right customer willing to pay top dollar to come along. Or, you can join a traveling flea market when it comes to your area. Do you have more than a few items, but not quite a house full of items? To find an appraiser near you, visit the International Society of Appraisers. They’re not keen on giving evaluations away for free, and rightly so. This information alerts you to locations where people have bought similar items like yours. This appraisal reflects the appraiser’s opinion of the fair market value which has been established by rarity, comparability to similar items in the current market being offered and sold at private galleries and public auctions, published sales records, desirability, condition, and recent market trends.Your agreement constitutes a binding agreement between Masterpiece Technologies Inc. and you, the client.I accept the proposal for an Online Appraisal and I authorize Masterpiece Technologies Inc. to proceed with this appraisal.The client acknowledges that you have read this agreement, understand it and agree to be bound by it.
You may be better off pawning the item for a loan at a shop that deals in antiques and collectibles if you need the money and aren't sure about completely letting go just yet. We buy all types of antiques, fine art, jewelry, collectibles and entire estates for cash. We also buy items related to American history and Americana, Buying large collections, we travel or we pay for shipping for single items or small collections.

Dr. Lori will come to you. Pamela is an antique expert and the author of three books on the subject. We do not need large files and it only slows the Online Appraisal review process. Of course, any digital camera will work too.Many devices such as cell phones, tablets, personal computers, etc. That's great. She visits your home (parent’s home, grandmother’s estate, storage locker, yard sale, etc.) Most In-Home Verbal Appraisal visits take no more than 1 hour. How to Find Values for Your Antiques and Collectibles
Also, consider meeting potential buyers in a public place like a busy coffee shop with portable collectibles you're selling. Come back to Florida!”Dr. If not, they will likely make a counteroffer and you can negotiate further from there. We pay the most so you come to us first and then every time after.

If you luck out, your item may be something the shopkeeper has a ready market for or wants to add to their collection so he or she will be happy to take it at your starting price. Usually the staff at these stores are more than willing to help you with this process.You may also consider taking a photograph of the photo using your cell phone, tablet, or digital camera. Masterpiece Technologies Inc., its affiliates, and employees are not responsible for judgments and decisions made based on the advice provided.Values and related information provided are based on current market conditions at the time of the request.Advice provided based on subscriber’s submissions derives from expert knowledge and experience.‘Priority Ask Dr. Lori’ accounts cannot be transferred, sold, or willed. After doing that all-important pricing research and honestly assessing the condition, you’ll be walking into the dealer’s shop with a good idea of how much your item is worth. Lori will come to you. Also, when saving the file as a “.jpeg”, select a smaller file size or lower quality when prompted or use an options menu during the save file process when provided. In no event will Masterpiece Technologies Inc. be liable to the client for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind including but not limited to compensation, reimbursement, or damages on account of the loss of present or prospective profits or for any other reason whatsoever.You may use cameras on your cell phone, tablet, or personal computer’s webcam. The value is based on research and expertise and remains the opinion of the appraiser. Then, use a resize, resample or rescale menu command to reduce the size of the image’s width or height (in pixels, inches, percent, etc.). Just know that if you miss a loan payment to a pawnbroker, you'll forfeit your rights to ownership. The fair market value has been defined as the price at which a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither under any compulsion to buy or sell, without the necessity of a forced sale and commensurate with the market in which the item most commonly sells and with both parties having reasonable knowledge of the relevant facts agree on the sale price of the item. We'll earn your business; we are not hunting for bargains. We buy your authentic antiques, vintage collectibles, and original art.

If you requested additional sales records after you received your Online Appraisal, those additional sales records will be provided to you no more than ten (10) days after the receipt of your payment for the additional sales records. Lori’s In-Home Verbal Appraisals have been helping families since 1998. Dr. Lori’s In-Home Verbal Appraisals start at $500/hr. This is our Online Appraisal agreement. Dr. Lori encourages family members to be present during Dr. Lori’s verbal appraisal visits. Get DIY project ideas and easy-to-follow crafts to help you spruce up your space.