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The Golden Age of Coin Collecting: Navigating the 2025 Precious Metals Market

Antique Appraisers Auctioneers

Well, grab your loupe and polish your monocle, because 2025 is shaping up to be a numismatist’s dream come true. Analysts are predicting a stellar year for this lustrous metal, with prices potentially soaring between $28 and $40 per ounce in 2025. Seek out reputable appraisers who know their stuff. But where do you turn?

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11 Different Ways to Achieve 700 USPAP-Compliant Appraisal Hours

International Society of Appraisers

5/19/2025 12:00:00 AM This guide provides USPAP-compliant strategies for ISA members to earn the 700 appraisal hours required for Accredited Member status under the AQB Personal Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria (effective January 1, 2018). You might also offer clients insurance appraisals for newly acquired items.

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Part II: Understanding and Determining Fair Market Value in Canadian Appraisals

International Society of Appraisers

5/22/2025 12:00:00 AM Fair market value (FMV) is foundational in Canadian personal property appraisals prepared for charitable donations, estate administration, and cultural property certification applications. and is used by the CRA and CCPERB in evaluating appraised donations. 347; 73 D.T.C. 5471 (F.C.A.)

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The Appraisal Foundation Seeks Candidates for the AQB & ASB Boards

International Society of Appraisers

6/25/2025 12:00:00 AM The Appraisal Foundation is seeking Candidtates fro the Appraiser Qualification Board and the Appraisal Standards Board. “The ASB and AQB play a critical role in upholding public trust in the appraisal profession,” said Kelly Davids, President of The Appraisal Foundation.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

3/14/2025 12:00:00 AM Here's a recap of the Q and A from the March 11, 2025 Office Hours with the Director of Education Q: I recently received my ISA Member Designation. As partners of the Appraisal Foundation, we adhere to Personal Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria. As appraisers, we are market researchers.

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The $74 million dollar question

International Society of Appraisers

6/2/2025 12:00:00 AM The Wall Street Journal article regarding a $74 million dollar charitable donation showcases the need for highly trained experts when it comes to personal property. As the article points out, the threshold dollar amount for tax filing requirements is lower than you might think.

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Apply Now: PAID ISA AF&DA Instructor Internship Opportunity

International Society of Appraisers

6/10/2025 12:00:00 AM Are you an ISA Certified Appraiser of Personal Property (CAPP) with a strong foundation in conducting USPAP-compliant Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts (AF&DA) Appraisals? Do you have a passion for teaching and a desire to support incoming appraisers?