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Why it Matters
Reputable specialists offering free appraisals are responsible for the majority of treasure discoveries that make global news. Fortunately, the free resources listed below can help you find specialists for most items worldwide within minutes.
- Identify objects and venues that can help you earn the most money.
- Obtain multiple free appraisals from reputable specialists to compare, with no obligation.
- Review customer ratings, qualifications, and the Code of Ethics 🔗 they follow.
1. Understand the Process
📰 How It Works 🔗 – PBS Antiques Roadshow, 2016
This article explains how to find reputable appraisers and venues using the fast, free tools listed below. (5-minute read)
This article explains how to find reputable appraisers and venues using the fast, free tools listed below. (5-minute read)
2. Sort by Value
📰 Money Makers 🔗 – Consumer Reports, 2014
Maximize your earnings by matching items with the best places to sell. Includes a graphic for quick sorting at the article's end. (12-minute read)
Maximize your earnings by matching items with the best places to sell. Includes a graphic for quick sorting at the article's end. (12-minute read)
📰 Hidden Treasures 🔗 – Antiques Roadshow, 2016
Learn to spot potential high-value items through research and reputable specialists. (4-minute read)
Learn to spot potential high-value items through research and reputable specialists. (4-minute read)
🔎 Fortune Finders – Directory
Explore fast, free tools and steps to quickly estimate ballpark values for most items within minutes.
Explore fast, free tools and steps to quickly estimate ballpark values for most items within minutes.
3. Identify Qualified Help
🔎 National Auctioneers Association (NAA) 🔗 – Search by Country or Zip Code 🔗
Find specialized auctioneers committed to upholding the Code of Ethics 🔗 required by NAA membership.
Find specialized auctioneers committed to upholding the Code of Ethics 🔗 required by NAA membership.
🔎 International Society of Appraisers (ISA) 🔗 – Search by Zip or Postal Code 🔗
Locate appraisers specializing in personal property across the U.S. and Canada, following the Code of Ethics 🔗 required by ISA.
Locate appraisers specializing in personal property across the U.S. and Canada, following the Code of Ethics 🔗 required by ISA.
🔎 Appraisers Association of America (AAA) 🔗 – Search by Zip Code 🔗
Helps you find appraisers committed to upholding the AAA Code of Ethics (PDF) 🔗.
Helps you find appraisers committed to upholding the AAA Code of Ethics (PDF) 🔗.
4. Review Ratings:
🔎 Google Reviews 🔗 – Search for business ratings and reviews globally by business name and location on Google Maps.
🔎 Yelp Reviews 🔗 – Provides business ratings and reviews across the U.S.
5. Recommended Reading & Viewing
📰 How Much is Your Stuff Worth? 🔗 – Consumer Reports, 2018
Understand when it’s worth purchasing appraisal or research services if you suspect you have a valuable item.
Understand when it’s worth purchasing appraisal or research services if you suspect you have a valuable item.
✩ 3 Legends ✩
- 📰 Mask Marvel—$4.6 Million for Cultural Artifact Mistakenly Sold for $165 🔗 - CNN, 2023
- 📰 Nickel Mystery—$4.2 Million for Closet Find Once Called a Fake 🔗 - TMZ, 2022
- 📽️ Appraisal Surprise—$200,000-$300,000 for Painting 'Twice' Mistakenly Valued at $200 🔗 - PBS Antiques Roadshow / YouTube, 2018