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Make an Educated Choice Bankers, financiers, investors, insurers, adjusters, estate
managers, trustees, executors, attorneys, estate managers, trustees, judges,
federal and state tax agencies - ALL are dependent upon the knowledge and
expertise of appraisers, and so are you. Too often and too late, people find out
that the appraisals they have are inaccurate or misleading, resulting not only
in greater risk to themselves, but also in an annual waste of millions of
consumer dollars. What is it?WHAT IS IT? An E-Appraisal is for those who own an antique or collectible and would like a certified appraisal to help answer a question about it, or give some approximation of the value, based on the data provided to us. HOW CAN AN E-APPRAISAL HELP YOU? When you need feedback about your antiques from a professional appraiser with no vested interest in your merchandise, and is not trying to sell you something, then an E-Appraisal might be for you. It is not necessarily a replacement for an on-site appraisal. However, we may be able to provide you with the missing information you need, and depending on your situation, may suggest that you obtain a certified written appraisal. On the other hand, we may simply put your mind at ease, and let you know that the paperwork you already have is sufficient. Why E-Appraisal with SunriseWhy should you use our service? Even with the advent of the Internet, it can be daunting trying to find accurate, reliable information on antiques and collectibles. Current published literature and price guides typically represent out of date market information. Quality reference literature is expensive and local libraries rarely carry or stock the latest information. Other Appraisers charge fees well in excess of our fee of $25 per appraisal. What sources do we draw on to do an appraisal? We draw on our database of past auction sales and actively monitor other auction sales in our region and nationally. We maintain a database from all major online auction services. We subscribe to numerous trade publications, covering a full range of Antiques & Collectibles. We draw on outside experts and utilize both their and our own extensive reference library. We avidly attend antique shows and visit antique shops and malls to keep abreast of prices in the retail marketplace. To process your appraisal we require a list of the following information: 1. A Good Quality Color photo or full description of the item. 2. A description of all Company markings, Registration or Patent numbers . 3. Condition, list any damage you can find on the item. 4. Dimensions, ( Length x Width x Height or Diameter ) 5. Provenance ( Family history of the piece, when or where it was purchased ) Use the form below and we will begin processing your appraisal as soon as we receive payment, your appraisal will be E-mailed back to you within 48 hours in most cases. Some unusual items may take longer, we will notify you if there is going to be any delay. Example E-Appraisalcoming soon!
Process the E-AppraisalTo process your appraisal we require a list of the following information: 1. A Good Quality Color photo or full description of the item. Use the form below and we will begin processing your appraisal as soon as we receive payment, your appraisal will be E-mailed back to you within 48 hours in most cases. Some unusual items may take longer, we will notify you if there is going to be any delay. Fee $25 per appraisal. We currently accept payment via credit card, check, paypal or money order. Please note that we will provide all appraisals either electronically or via postal mail after receipt of check or money order. Please find the remittance address below or fill out script, return to appraisal page, hit buy it button.
Snail Mail for check payments:Send $25 check per appraisal to:
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