Online Antique Appraisals Edmonton Alberta

What is the advantage of an online appraisal?

An online appraisal can be done from the convenience of your own home 24 hours a day. You will not have to bear the inconvenience of transporting your valuables and risk breakage or damage in the process. Simply send us detailed photos of your items with any family information that you may have.

What is the fee for an online appraisal?

Your investment is $20 - $80 per item for an online appraisal. We will contact you when we have looked at your items and give you an estimate.

How long does it take?

The turnaround time for an appraisal is anywhere from one day to one week from the time the appraiser has all information and images required to prepare the report. This is a function of the research required for the property. If you have not received your report after one week, contact us and we will request a status report from the appraiser on your behalf.

How do I receive my appraisal report?

You will receive an e-mail of your report.

What is the difference between an appraisal, evaluation and authentication?

An appraisal is defined as the process of developing a written opinion of value. It is composed of a monetary and/or non-monetary component. The process of determining the non-monetary qualities of property that contribute to value is an evaluation.

An appraisal also includes the process of identification which is defined as the scientific determination of quantitative or intrinsic elements. Expanding the process of identification is the process of authentication which is defined as the scholarly determination of qualitative or extrinsic opinions. To authenticate is to prove or verify an item as genuine or to have undisputed origin. For example, a rare oil painting may be authenticated by a museum before being appraised. Identification is just one step in the process of authentication. Authentication is not part of the appraisal process. An appraisal includes identification and valuation.

Are online appraisals sufficient for insurance coverage?

Yes, your appraisal should be sufficient for insurance coverage. Once you receive your appraisal, send a copy to your insurance company.

How long is my appraisal valid?

We recommend that your item(s) be appraised periodically every few years since changing market conditions may affect the value of your property. It is in your interest to have an appraisal on hand should you elect to sell your item in the future. This can help serve as a guideline to the sale price of your item.