WHAT DOES An antique furniture appraisal look like?
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That would be a museum piece if that is what it is worth.\nIt looks like a piece of paper with the Name and Address very large of the appraisal company at the top, with the phone number, and the desription of the item, in very technical terns, very complete.\nEvery detail on the piece is mentioned.\nThe value is listed over to the right side of the description.  There may be a seal at the bottom.\nIt must be an actual address and phone number of an actaul compnay, not a made up one. Otherwise you are in big trouble for fraud. And go to jail pronto.\n\nIt would not be in the hands of someone who does not know what an appraisal looks like.
93625
They had one on auction. They said it was of 1940's vintage.
127260
Try this link:\nwww.magnoliahall.com\n\nand this is an extensive online catalog, which might give you information in the descriptions:\n\nwww.souhantq.com\n\nAND...there are so many books in the bookstores now on Victorian furniture. Just browse through your local Barnes and Noble or Borders. \n\nAnd, just because you obviously love Victorian furniture, don't forget the (adult) coloring books that are out with Victorian rooms and furniture to have fun coloring. (everybody needs to play, no matter how old they are, right?)
791429
Like any antiques or collectable, it is worth what someone is willing to pay..;in order to get an idea, I would suggest visiting a good firearms expert and requesting a valuation;
292814
There is a show on PBS called "Antique roadshow" They should know, and they travel to different cities and asses things for people for free. You could also look in the phone book for an antique shop, who would have an idea. Good luck!
531218
Just open the phone book to find a technician who will appraise it.  Or check and see what local piano stores have rebuilding centers they would be the best able to establish value.\n\nYou will need to have it appraised to assess value.  Even though that is a popular brand name a great size and is not very old it could be worthless if it had say.. a cracked plate/soundboard/tuning block or many other issues most of which only a competent technician could find out.\n\nIt could be worth a good bit of money so it is definitely worth the appraisal cost to add validity to your offer.  If it is from a reputable dealer this will make it much easier to sell.\n\nYou very easily could get more than you expect.  After their recent bankruptcy they were bought out by Gibson guitar company and currently cost more than a new Steinway!
369123
I am a mortgage loan officer and look at appraisals all the time, the good and the bad! Don't worry if the trash isn't taken out or there are dirty dishes in the sink, the house does not have to be spotless, it does have to be in order though. The appraiser isn't there to judge how you live, he/she is only there to make sure things are where they belong, ie the refrig is in the kitchen and not the dining room. They also look to see if any part of the house is undergoing renovation/demolition. They could possible adjust the appraisal if there is a major need for carpet/painting/etc. If the house is in order and everything makes common sense where it is, you should be fine.
756246
You can find out in Public Records, normally if the house is appraised say 200 thou, they sell it for 75% of that amount, check public records in your area by searching google or altavista..☺
197930
Depends if it is real or a print. (real ones are going for upward of $2000.00) My advice to you is to take it to an art dealer/auction and have it appraised (even if it is a print)http://www.artbusiness.com/ http://www.askart.com/AskART/index.aspx\n\nGood Luck!
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I would take it to a professional appraiser and ask what he/she says first, but I have been watching Antiques Roadshow for many years and it seems to me that they always tell people NOT to polish their metal antiques because dealers and collectors really like the patina.
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Some where like http://www.prex.com/vintage-vinyl-record.html\n\nSearch for Album Appraisal on Yahoo - several listings came up.
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Wooden Chairs\nWooden Tables\nWooden Book Cases\nWooden Prefabricated Houses\nWooden Spoons\nWooden Swing Sets\nWooden Picture Frames\nWooden Window Frames\nWooden Doors\nWooden Cabinets
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In the future, photgraph everything BEFORE you move any furniture in. Then, Photograph everything once you have moved all furniture out! Now, you have a real record of the condition. If they refuse to refund, sue them big time...you will win not only your refund, but punitive damages....been there and done that! Oh, and have witnesses as to the photographs..time, day, date.
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Have an appraisal done. An insurance agent might be helpful.
541524
According to this answer from Ask Yahoo!, an item has to be at least 100 years old:\nhttp://ask.yahoo.com/20041014.html\nPurists feel that anything less than 100 years old are merely "collectibles," not true antiques.
307603
Have you tried an antique shop- just a thought....
903063
About 15 bucks. Have it appraised