ABOUT Collection Appraisals
About
An appraisal is a valuation of your collection by a qualified appraiser. Appraisals are typically used for insurance, estate, and taxation purposes or to determine a possible selling price for the collection.
Harmer Appraisals
Harmers International, Inc. offers a realistic assessment of the market value of a collection, based upon in depth professional knowledge and daily contact with the world’s philatelic centers.
Appraisals are provided for all purposes including gifts, insurance, tax, probate or sale. Where appropriate, we will provide detailed recommendations of the most advantageous method and place of sale.
We will also advise the client, without prejudice, whether any offer that has been received should be accepted.
An appraisal from Harmers International. Inc. includes:
1. A formal appraisal, duly notarized as required.
2. Professional unbiased advise on selling.
3. Full insurance coverage while in our possession.
APPRAISAL FEES
- On the first $50,000 of value 2.5 %
- Portion of value in excess of $50,000 1.5%
Minimum Charges:
- On Our Premises $100
- In the NY Metropolitan Area $100 plus $150 per hour and Travel Expenses
- Outside the NY Metropolitan area call for pricing.
Properties shipped to our premises for Appraisals MUST be insured by the client while in transit both to and from our facility, with a delivery signature required (see Shipping your Material). We will provide insurance whilst the collection is on our premises.
APPRAISALS FOR CAPITAL GAINS TAX
“Estimated cost” appraisals can be supplied to Harmers International clients with a Capital Gains Ta liability. These are in the form of a letter advising the estimated cost based on such information ad the client can supply.
The cost for an “Estimated Cost” Appraisal is $250 plus 1% of the net realization.
APPRAISAL REFUND
The appraisal fee is refunded if the property is consigned to and sold through Harmers International, Inc.