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Appraisal Service

Please check with your homeowners or renters insurance to determine if they will accept written appraisals.  I use Allstate and they allowed me to attach a rider to my policy.  I had my collection appraised by someone else, for obvious reasons.  I included a photo of each purse.

I will provide professional letterhead, and a statement of expertise, with each appraisal.  For a single appraisal of current market value and a description of the historical context of one purse, the cost is $15.  I can usually appraise four purses per hour, at a cost of $40 per hour.  It is a good idea to obtain an appraisal when you send a purse in for repair, as the value will increase after restoration.