| Thread Admin: AuctionArmsCeo (3-0-0) (Last 10 Posts) | Posted: 04/25/2005 at 14:21:44 |
| Total Posts: 22 |
Thread Title: "New Auction Arms Appraisal Service"
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| Thread Admin: AuctionArmsCeo (3-0-0) (Last 10 Posts) | Posted: 04/25/2005 at 14:21:44 |
| Total Posts: 22 |
Thread Title: "New Auction Arms Appraisal Service"
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| Former Seller: Joes Custom Guns(108-1-1) | Post#13 - Posted: 04/28/2005 at 17:19:35 |
| (no avatar) | KAYCEE BILL THANKS FOR ASKING,BUT I DON'T SEE HOW ANYONE CAN DO A GOOD APPRAISAL WITH-OUT HAVING THE GUN IN HIS HANDS |
| Former Seller: eaglesnest(161-1-0) | Post#14 - Posted: 04/28/2005 at 19:38:34 |
| (no avatar) |
cyro: I concur with you on this cyro, however, it is an "evaluation" of what was described, photographed, and sent to Joe. I sent him 43 close up photos of the firearm that I wanted him to review and give me an idea of what the selling price should be. This is what Joe and the appraisal industry refers to as "A consultation and approximation of the firearm with a verbal price". IT IS NOT AN APPRAISAL
The following is taken directly from what Joe originally sent me:
I offer two services:
1 Consultation Services: when acting in this capacity I am not acting as an Appraiser, but as a consultant. As a Consultant, I offer verbal price consultations/approximations. Price Approximations/Consultations are NOT appraisals. All appraisals are formal written documents. Price approximations are supplied verbally, i.e., not in written form. Usually speaking, I can usually provide a verbal approximation of price for between $9 and $20 per item. In cases of verbal approximations, USPAP does not apply and is not applicable.
2 Appraisal Services: when acting in this capacity, all matters regarding value are transmitted in a written appraisal report. Usually speaking, when acting in this capacity, I charge $150 per hour. All written Appraisals are intended to be in full compliance with USPAP.
Formal written appraisals are usually required for matters pertaining to estates, IRS matters, divorces, insurance matters, court related circumstances, etc. Verbal Approximations are usually used for more informal matters and for matters involving pricing an item for sale, under specific circumstances. Pricing an item for sale makes no comment as to an item's value and the reverse is also true.
In hopes that this may clear up some questions for all interested in this service. Again, I was very satisfied with the service that I received from Joe for $20.00. Just my opinion Folks.... |
| Former Seller: Joes Custom Guns(108-1-1) | Post#15 - Posted: 04/30/2005 at 03:55:41 |
| (no avatar) | Eaglenest How close was his eveluation to the blue book guildline |
| Former Seller: eaglesnest(161-1-0) | Post#16 - Posted: 04/30/2005 at 04:07:38 |
| (no avatar) | cyro: Hard to say, for, both (I sent another to him) were very unique and pristine items. One being a highly engraved and just about mint Double Shotgun that was Belgium/German, and the other was a Pinfire Revolver. According to previous information that I had obtained, he was right on target. What he did was give me all the information he located on both, then a price that "he" would ask for them (a low and high). The Blue Book that "I" had, did not list either one of the firearms in it. |
| Former Seller: OLD RATTLER(49-0-0) | Post#17 - Posted: 04/30/2005 at 08:28:01 |
| (no avatar) | WEEEEELLLL NOW ; Old Buddy Leo , I just happen to know where there is an old backwoods gun trader that really likes them old odd ball doubles . Acts like an old Buck deer when he gets around them . His neck swells up and he goes into the crazy world . Now you wouldn't be thinking of putting it up for bids would you ? Sho hope so . EAGLESNEST; DON'T TEST FIRE THIS ONE OUT THE BACK DOOR . I KIND OF LIKE THE CAT PICTURES YOU PUT UP ON THE FORUMS . FRAID IF YOU SHOT THAT OUT IN THE BACK YARD WE MIGHT NOT SEE NO MORE CAT PICTURES FOR A WHILE .LOL |
| Former Seller: eaglesnest(161-1-0) | Post#18 - Posted: 04/30/2005 at 11:13:17 |
| (no avatar) |
That's for sure Nynn - the fur would be flying. I have had this one for quite a while, it is like new and about 75 years old - bores are like mirrors. I am going to place her on the auction - don't think I will start this one at a penny though. She's just a little to high priced and condition that I would hate to let her go on the penny auction. Just about broke my heart (did break my wallet) when the Thomas Jefferson $2500.00 Cased Flintlock Pistols went for less than $800.00. Oh well, sometimes you get the bear and sometimes the bear gets you. I will tell you that the "Buy It Now" price that I place on it will be way below what Joe said the value was. So, it will be a bargain and one nice shotgun. |
| Former Seller: OLD RATTLER(49-0-0) | Post#19 - Posted: 04/30/2005 at 12:26:39 |
| (no avatar) | Yea I know what you mean . The last batch I sold I came up short too . But ain't it fun . Put her on auction . I ain't never been accused of being the smartest feller around , I'm about 3 bubbles off plumb when it comes to those old doubles . |
| Former Seller: billsf100s(6-0-0) | Post#20 - Posted: 05/16/2005 at 11:14:45 |
| (no avatar) | I was amazed at how informative Joe was about our mystery pistol. I had all the info I needed and more in less than twenty minutes after I contacted Joe Cornells Appraisal service. Fee was very reasonable. Thanks! |
| Buyer: (0-0-0) | Post#21 - Posted: 05/16/2005 at 12:32:42 |
| (no avatar) | Gentlemen: I would especially like to thank Auction Arms for selecting me as their "in-house" appraiser. Its a special honor to be associated with the best auction company in the USA!! I am the appraiser, Joe Cornell, CMA, ASA, ISA. I would like to thank everyone, who has contacted me about doing work for them, and a special thanks to the many of you, who have used my services. A comment about appraising items that cannot be seen seems to be appropriate. Some of you have asked me about this. Appraisals on items that have not been seen are very common and well accepted in the appraisal profession, in the courts, insurance companies, and all users of appraisals. A special set of appraisal standards is used. It happens when an item is stolen, or damaged by fire, or any occurrence that makes the item difficult or impossible to see. This includes when it is impractical, because of distance or expense, for the appraiser to see the item. I hope that this will help explain this aspect of appraising, and I look forward to being of service to you. Please support AA and its management, for only through your help will AA continue to be the very best. Joe Cornell, CMA, ASA, ISA |
| Former Seller: eaglesnest(166-1-0) | Post#22 - Posted: 05/16/2005 at 14:36:25 |
| (no avatar) | Thanks Joe, and keep up the great work - YOU BE DA MAN! |
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