Collection Appraisal & Valuation
Formal written appraisals for insurance scheduling, estate settlement, divorce proceedings and charitable donation, built on realised auction data rather than guide prices.
Pricing
Quoted
quoted by collection size — from $250
Booking reserves your slot and ships your submission kit. Grader tier fees, if any, are invoiced separately once you approve the per-book recommendations — nothing is submitted without your sign-off.
- Turnaround
- 5–15 business days
- Shipping
- Insured both ways
- Drop-off
- Austin, TX
What this service is
Guide prices are not appraisals. Insurers, executors and courts want documented fair market value tied to comparable realised sales, prepared by a qualified party.
We build every appraisal from twelve months of realised sales across the major auction houses and marketplaces, adjusted for grade, label type and census position.
Reports are signed, dated, and formatted to be accepted by carriers and probate courts.
How it works
- 1
Scope call
A short call to size the collection and confirm the purpose of the appraisal.
- 2
Inventory
On-site for larger collections in Central Texas, or by structured photo submission.
- 3
Valuation
Each item valued against twelve months of realised comparables.
- 4
Report delivery
Signed PDF and printed copy, plus a spreadsheet inventory you can hand to your carrier.
Frequently asked
Do insurers accept your appraisals?
Yes. Our reports follow standard personal-property appraisal formatting and cite comparable realised sales for every line item.
Will you appraise a collection you might buy?
We will, but we disclose the conflict in writing and you are free to obtain an independent second appraisal. We never condition an appraisal on a sale.
How large a collection can you handle?
We have appraised single books and estates over 40,000 issues. Large collections are quoted by the box.
Ready to get started?
Book collection appraisal & valuation online, or talk to a grader first — we're happy to tell you if a book isn't worth the fee.