Could you tell me about how much these diamond earrings are worth? More inside... [more inside]
posted by picapica on Nov 9, 2009 - 12 answers

How does one get a job as a residential property appraiser for a county or local government?
posted by st starseed on Nov 1, 2009 - 3 answers

Buying my first house: Who benefits from the over appraisal? [more inside]
posted by will wait 4 tanjents on Sep 6, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm buying a house, and the bank appraisal came back 1-2% lower than the purchase price, so I renegotiated with the seller, and had them lower the price to the appraised value. Today I was looking over the appraisal, and found an error. What to do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2009 - 10 answers

Getting a refi. Appraiser valued our house lower than we feel it should be. Our position is strong, but will this be a problem later? [more inside]
posted by ecorrocio on Mar 8, 2009 - 10 answers

Seattle-area antique furniture appraiser? [more inside]
posted by trinity8-director on Jan 30, 2009 - 3 answers

House appraisers, building permit people, and DIYers: Just how badly did I screw us up? [more inside]
posted by GardenGal on Sep 20, 2008 - 11 answers

My husband inherited his late father's gemstone collection 6 years ago, and we want to know how to sell it. Thousands of rocks and stones are in the collection, some valuable, some not. Some are labelled, some not. [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel on May 30, 2008 - 6 answers

I have a rubbing from Shakespeare's grave slab. I'm trying to figure out if it is potentially worth enough to bother with an appraisal ($150 I think) or just guess a price and sell it. [more inside]
posted by canine epigram on May 19, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm trying to cover all my bases for my budding book repair business. I'm sure in the process people will be asking me to appraise their books. [more inside]
posted by ikahime on Apr 16, 2008 - 4 answers

I (think I) need a furniture appraiser in New York City. [more inside]
posted by shothotbot on Jan 28, 2008 - 1 answer

(Posted for a friend:) Appraising and selling jewelry in NYC . . . [more inside]
posted by spitbull on Jan 25, 2008 - 1 answer

My grandmother left me a clock that our family has very little information about, other than it was an antique that was passed down from her mother. I've done some searching online, but I haven't found anything that seems like a good contact. It's rather heavy, so an initial appraisal would have to be done via pictures, if this is possible. Is there anyone who can give me some good advice on how to go about this, and how to know if I've made a contact with someone who actually knows what they are talking about? Any direct contacts to knowledgeable appraisers would be especially appreciated.
posted by SpacemanStix on Jan 7, 2008 - 1 answer

I live and work in the same building, which I lease from an absentee landlord who does little more than collect the rent. Over the years, my business has become quite prominent and is quickly outgrowing the space. I now have the means to buy the building from my landlord, but need advice on making the initial offer. Much more pertinent, specific info inside. [more inside]
posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) on Aug 6, 2007 - 7 answers

Tomorrow I have my annual appraisal with the deputy head of the department at the Uni. where I work. This is not my first time, as I been in this job for several years, but this time I am looking for advice on how to make this into a meaningful and useful meeting instead of the usual box-ticking exercise. Also, what is the best way to answer the standard questions they ask such as: "What were your most significant achievements since the last interview?" [more inside]
posted by slimeline on Jul 12, 2007 - 3 answers

Where can I find an appraiser in or near New York City for this antique Chinese ink stone? [more inside]
posted by ducksauce on Jul 5, 2007 - 2 answers

Art appraisal: Where to go? Who to trust? [more inside]
posted by ewkpates on May 22, 2007 - 3 answers

Mortgage fraud/appraisal fraud question. Does the following transaction look suspicious? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 18, 2007 - 10 answers

This (somewhat shady-seeming) automated domain appraiser claims that our domain is worth over US$150,000. What does that translate to in real money? [more inside]
posted by miagaille on Feb 25, 2007 - 18 answers

Coin collections - what is the best way to find a fair and honest appraisal for about a hundred coins? [more inside]
posted by spicynuts on Feb 23, 2007 - 10 answers

I currently live in Utah, and my mother is sending me my great-grandmother's jewelry for me to sell as a way to help subsidize my move to California. I've sold contemporary jewelry in pawn shops before, but I think that with these pieces being from the 20s, I should be able to get more than "weight of gold"....what is the best way to go about selling these? [more inside]
posted by polexxia on Nov 18, 2006 - 7 answers

I am looking for a website where I can look up the value of old books. [more inside]
posted by atom128 on May 5, 2006 - 15 answers

I have a domain name, and someone has made a pretty serious offer on it. I know there are domain-name appraisers out there, and I'm wondering if any one in particular is considered most reliable—I don't want to leave money on the table if I can avoid it. [more inside]
posted by adamrice on Mar 9, 2006 - 22 answers

I can't seem to sell a high value piece of furniture that got aired on Antiques Roadshow -- what's the deal? [more inside]
posted by hodyoaten on Feb 15, 2006 - 11 answers

LaptopFilter: A buddy of mine is selling his IBM ThinkPad T23 for $400 dollars. Here are the specs: P3 1.13ghz 60gb(5400) 1024MB ram CDRW-DVD 14.1 Display Docking Station Also has a PCMCIA WIFI card I want a laptop really bad and this seems to be a good deal, what do you think? Should i buy this? BTW..This will be used for web browsing and business applications. No graphic applications or gaming. [more inside]
posted by flipmiester99 on Jan 10, 2006 - 15 answers

My girlfriend would like to sell a silver heart necklace with a small (~0.10 ct) diamond. It was purchased ~6 years ago for ~$400 on clearance somewhere. That's about all the information we have about it. Questions: What's the best way of going about selling such a thing? Ebay? Does it need to be appraised? How much does that typically cost? We're in Los Angeles.
posted by sirion on Jun 13, 2005 - 1 answer

AppraisalFilter: How do I go about securing a certified appraisal of several pieces of San Ildefonso blackware pottery? I am looking for a reputable appraiser in the DC area. I am very interested in getting these pieces properly insured. I am unwilling to allow them out of my care since several pieces are 50 to 80 years old. One miniature is by Maria Martinez. Can you recommend anyone in the DC area?
posted by onhazier on Feb 4, 2005 - 4 answers

Vintage Coin Appraisal: My father passed away a while ago and he had inherited a shoebox of coins from his father, which I have now inherited. I collected coins as a child and remember nothing other than I always got a bad vibe from coin dealers and the like. What is the best way to get my coins appraised and then what is the best way to sell them without getting taken for a ride?
posted by spicynuts on Dec 20, 2004 - 7 answers

Jewelry appraisal : I have a rather unique piece of jewelry that I'd like to get appraised to find out what the gemstone is, and possibly the origins of the piece. What kind of place should I go to? Any specific questions I should ask? What should an appraisal cost? Thanks in advance.
posted by littlegirlblue on Dec 19, 2004 - 3 answers

CatBurglarFilter. If I have a possibly valuable precious stone, how do I go about appraising/selling it? I will be in New York City to sell it if that makes a difference.
posted by jeremias on Sep 22, 2004 - 3 answers