Karl Gates Appraisals
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Services
Below is a list of services I offer.
(As of March 2008)
 
Please inquire below if you have further questions regarding an event or sale. Many of the services I offer can be accomodated to fit your needs. I offer the appraisal of all items.

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Karl Gates appraising items at the Rensselar Public Library

Estate Sales
 
This includes, but is not limited to: a professional appraisal of all items, advertisement and promotion, set-up and execution of actual sale, detailed listing of inventory and prices for personal records, removal of sold items, sale of items to outside vendors and provision of written contract.
 
Rate for an Estate Sale is 25% of total receipts.

Lecture Programs
 
An event like this usually includes a discussion of what attributes one should look for in an item to determine its worth as an antique. It also includes a brief lecture on the general history of antiques and collectibles. Audience members are encouraged to bring one item for appraisal at the end of the lecture.
 
See My Resume section for the Lecture Programs I have offered in the past.
 
Lecture price varies by length. Please call.

Appraisals
 
Appraisal includes a trained inspection and evaluation of personal items. The evaluation generally consists of the history behind the item, the age and value, and material and the maker if possible.
 
Appraisals can be solicited for estate purposes, replacement purposes and market value.
 
The rate for an appraisal is $60/hr and may require travel/research time.