Appraisal Services
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| Appraisal Request - Collections
| Appraisal Request - Individual Items
Knowing that important philatelic and numismatic collections (yes, we appraise paper money too!) are often quite bulky and not easily transported, the Institute is prepared to conduct appraisals on-site, in your home or office. After consultation with you, we will dispatch our most qualified expert, familiar with your type of collection, to your location. (Return to top).
We offer you the unparalleled experience of engaging actual traders in the market place, experts who will view your collection. The Institute's two dozen plus regional representatives have expert knowledge that goes well beyond that of the local stamp or coin dealer, or auctioneer. A fine stamp or coin collection requires international expertise that is well versed in the owner's collecting area, relevant currencies, and international market trends in order to maximize the return for the owner.
Truly important properties will be viewed by a specialist from our Los Angeles headquarters. We are a member of numerous stamp and coin societies, and life members of the major societies and associations. Please see our references. (Return to top).
Assigning an Expert Appraiser
We will ask you many questions about your property in order to assign the right expert to appraise your collection. In general, smaller collections will be viewed by our regional representatives and large or complicated collections will be handled by an expert from our Los Angeles headquarters.Understanding Your Collection
We appreciate that many owners might not know the nature or value of the collection they have acquired, but you will see that after almost 40 years of asking questions, we will be able to rapidly understand your collection. What appears complicated to the non-collector is really quite simple for us. At all times, we strive to handle your appraisals with the utmost integrity and discretion. (Return to top).
There is almost never a charge for our collection appraisals. Wealthy collectors and patrons support our work. They are always seeking new material for their collections, and they compensate us when we find something for them. If formal appraisal or inventory documents are required, or very unusual expenses are incurred, a charge may be assessed (please inquire). We also offer appraisals for individual stamps and coins. (Return to top).
Whether it be for a private sale, or a museum deaccession, it is important to obtain a complete and accurate fair market appraisal for your fine rare stamp and/or coin collection. We are here to help you.
If you are ready to take the next step, please complete an appraisal request form for collections, regardless of the estimated worth of your stamp or coin collection. If you only have a few single stamps or coins, please use the appraisal request form for individual items. We will respond to you as soon as possible. (Return to top).
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American Stamp & Coin Appraisal Institute Professionally Since 1958 Email: info@stamp-coin-appraisals.com Phone: 800-766-7674 • Fax: 310-320-7138 Address: P.O. Box 9077, Torrance, California 90508, USA |
