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Dr. Lori

Next antiques cruise starts on March 29, 2010!

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Appraisals

Appraisal Gift Certificates

Why Appraisal Gift Certificates make great gifts
What is an appraisal?
How do I purchase an Appraisal Gift Certificate?
How does someone redeem their Gift Certificate?
How far will Dr. Lori travel?
Dr. Lori's qualifications
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Why Appraisal Gift Certificates make great gifts

The appraisal gift certificate may be just the gift for the person who REALLY has everything!  Maybe you live with or know someone who has accumulated all of this stuff and ... well, there is a dispute to whether it is worth keeping or if it is just collecting dust?  Instead of buying them another object as a gift and adding to the clutter, an appraisal gift certificate may help them "declutterize".  

Or maybe your parents are downsizing and you and your siblings are "discussing" who gets what when Mom and Dad move into their retirement home?  Mom and Dad have that one ugly vase that no one wants, but you're afraid to throw it away because ... what if it is worth something?

Purchasing an appraisal gift certificate and finding out what these things are worth may help end your friendly "discussions" about that particular lamp or make sure you are not placing expensive items on the curb to be taken away.  Plus, everyone can be present when the gift certificate is redeemed which can add to the surprise (or disappointment) when certain objects are appraised. If you have attended one of Dr. Lori's
What's it Worth? with Dr. Lori programs, you know what to expect.  Learn how you can purchase an appraisal gift certificate for that special someone.

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What is an appraisal?

An appraisal is an informed opinion of value (monetary, cultural, historical, etc.).  As with all opinions, its validity depends on the expertise, experience, and educational background of the person providing it.  Additionally, the opinion must be independent with the appraiser having no interest in the value (monetary, cultural, historical, etc.) of the item being appraised.  

Review art historian, certified appraiser, and museum curator Dr. Lori's background here
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How do I purchase an Appraisal Gift Certificate?

1. Determine the number of hours that you would like to have Dr. Lori conduct the verbal appraisal. The rate is $500/hour.  Most homes take 1 hour.
2. If the recipient lives outside of the Pennsylvania/New Jersey area, there may be additional travel expenses.  Before we process your payment information we will contact you about any additional travel charges.  Please feel free to contact us with questions.
3. After entering the number of hours below and selecting the 'Select for Purchase' button, you will be provided with directions on how to complete your purchase.  When you are entering your payment information, please enter the recipient's information in the special instructions section so we may enter it in our gift certificate form.  If you would like us to mail the certificate to the recipient, enter the appropriate information in the 'Ship to' section.

Appraisals Gift Certificate


Appraisal conducted by Dr. Lori
$500 per hour
Verbal appraisals only, good for one year after purchase date. Most homes take 1 hr.
Price: $500.00 per hour
  

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How does someone redeem their Gift Certificate?ncluded free of charge.  (some restrictions may apply). Read more here.

The appraisal gift certificate is redeemable for verbal appraisal services only (not traditional, written and certified appraisal services) as provided by Dr. Lori, a certified appraiser. Appraisal gift certificates may not be redeemed as cash and have no cash value. Appraisal gift certificates are not transferable and they may not be used for any other Masterpiece Technologies Inc. product or service. An appraisal gift certificate will expire one calendar year after the date of purchase as noted on the certificate. 

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How far will Dr. Lori travel?

Dr. Lori will travel throughout the United States upon request.  Dr. Lori often travels from the Washington, D.C. to the Boston, MA areas with some frequency to meet with publishers, museum professionals, and to conduct her popular "What's it Worth with Dr. Lori" antique appraisal programs.  If you are willing to work with us to schedule an appointment when Dr. Lori is in your area, nominal travel expenses will be charged.

Please feel free to contact us with your questions.

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