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Insights on Auction Sales: A Transformer and a Stamp Collection

WorthPoint

We thought it would be a great idea for him to select some of his favorite sold items and explain why those sales stood out to him. Take a look at his thoughts on a few of our partners’ recent sales. in value—an average of $57.16 Their sales cover the full spectrum, from $1 treasures to higher-ticket items.

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Appraisal Before Selling: Why Knowing Market Value Protects You – Insights from Ray at ValuePros

ValuePros Appraisal Services

Thinking of selling valuables, collectibles, or inherited items? An appraisal before selling protects your value. Im Ray from ValuePros , and Ive seen it allrushed sales, undervalued assets, and people who simply didnt realize the worth of what they owned until it was too late. Thats when mistakes happen, and value is lost.

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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

An elderly man, after a lifetime of collecting, realizes it may be time to downsize a bit. He has more in his collection than he can possibly give to his children, so he has to think of other options. Part of the issue is that he isn't really clear about the value of what he has. Check out my estate sale services here.

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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

Art Appraisal Resources

Incorporating art collections into estate planning presents some unique challenges or considerations due to the nature of valuing and distributing art assets. Valuation of Art Collections Determining accurate valuations for art pieces can be complex and subjective, therefore it requires expertise from a certified appraiser.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

Your appraiser will also use knowledge of recent sales of comparable works to determine the artwork’s value. You will be provided with a comprehensive report including a description of the work, the valuation method used and the final appraised value. They determine the value of an art collection when an individual passes away.

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Strategic or speculative? Once again, art investment funds are on the rise

The Art Newspaper

Exits are inevitably inelegant, too—when the time came to close, the Fine Art Group held fire sales of the art held in its funds with predictably mixed results.

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4 Reasons to Get an Estate Appraisal – Ray from ValuePros

ValuePros Appraisal Services

In both situations, you need an independent expert who knows how to properly document fair market value. Whether it’s household contents, collections, jewelry, or artwork, a professional appraisal allows for equitable distribution. But one thing is always true: knowledge protects value. Need Help Getting Started?