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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT PLATINUM BULLION APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INSURANCE AGENCIES, LENDERS, AND MORE.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides certified platinum bullion appraisals for estate tax reporting, charitable donations, insurance coverage, divorce proceedings, and IRS filings. Each valuation reflects current platinum market conditions and the specific characteristics of the holding.
Why platinum differs
Platinum bullion presents different valuation challenges from gold or silver: tighter spot price spreads, distinct fabricator premiums, and specialized industrial demand factors that influence market pricing. Our appraisers account for each in the report.
How we work
Most platinum bullion appraisals are completed remotely from documentation. We coordinate an onsite inspection for large holdings or when physical verification is required. The documents we work from:
Who we serve
Individual investors, collectors, and families who hold platinum for investment or estate purposes engage us directly. Estate executors, attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors, and institutions engage us when a client's legal, tax, or financial matter needs an independent valuation. Platinum bullion is part of our personal property appraisal services.
We appraise a wide range of platinum bullion forms, from sovereign-minted coins and refinery bars to platinum sponge, granules, and holdings inside retirement accounts.
Coins and rounds
Government-minted platinum coins and private-mint rounds are valued on metal content, and certified examples on their grade as well:
Bars and other forms
Beyond coins, we appraise platinum in bar, ingot, and raw form, as well as holdings inside retirement accounts:
What platinum bullion appraisal clients say we are known for
Across 23 published platinum bullion appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how much research is visible in the report, and how quickly we answer.
AppraiseItNow Inc. is the best company I was lucky to find by accident. I was looking for someone to appraise cabinets for a donation to charity. I asked for multiple referrals, called multiple appraisal services, etc., and no one could help me. I found AppraiseItNow and from the moment I started working with them, they were wonderful! Joe guided me on what I needed to send him, what needed to be done and stayed in touch with me the entire time. Their customer service is OUTSTANDING and a welcome surprise in today’s world where good customer service is an anomaly! They returned an appraisal in a timely manner, it was clear, concise, cost-effective and exactly what I needed. They followed up with me multiple times to ensure that I received it and everything was OK. My CPA is also thrilled to have them as an accredited appraisal service he can use for other clients. I rarely leave reviews, but I could not pass giving them 5 stars and I’d give 10 if possible! THANK YOU JOE AND ALL AT APPRAISEITNOW!!👊🏼
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I've dealt with several appraisers, and this was my first time using AppraiseItNow. They were by far the best. They did a great job. Their process was honest, efficient, and very detailed. Their staff was highly credentialed, and they provided IRS-compliant guidelines in their evaluation process, which was exactly what we were looking for. Their customer service also had prompt response times and was a pleasure to work with. If I need this service again, I won't go anywhere else.
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
We had an excellent experience working with AppraiseItNow. From start to finish, their team was professional, responsive, and incredibly thorough. They took the time to understand our specific needs and delivered a detailed and accurate appraisal that was well organized and easy to understand. Communication was clear and timely throughout the entire process. They were always available to answer our questions and provided thoughtful explanations whenever we needed more clarity. Their attention to detail and strong market knowledge gave us complete confidence in the final report. It’s clear that they take pride in their work and genuinely care about providing high-quality service. We would absolutely recommend AppraiseItNow to any business or property owner looking for a reliable and professional appraisal company. Five stars all the way.
Personal Property Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I asked AppraiseItNow to value a piece of sports memorabilia for purposes of a charitable donation. The item is rarely sold. Their research unearthed an important recent sale of a similar item, which I had not found previously, and which the first appraiser I used had not found either. AppraiseItNow was a good deal more expensive than the first service, but they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence. They also helped me make sure the correct tax forms are used. Thank you!
Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I used AppraiseItNow for the first time last month and I was extremely pleased with the results. I needed an appraisal done for insurance purposes and the level of detail about each of my antique furniture pieces was thorough and very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company for the antique items that were damaged. I could see that they spent time making sure that the information she included was correct and current for my antique furniture items in the current market. The team responded to my emails timely to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Appraise It Now to get a thorough and professional appraisal done on antique items. I do intend to use them again for other antique furniture and jewelry that I have. Job well done! 😃🤗
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
It is a pleasure to work with Joe and his team. They communicate every step along the way and made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised. It was all done in a timely manner and the final report is easy to understand. I highly recommend their services.
Gun Appraisal for Probate
Submit estimate or list of items for our review.
We'll share a flat fee quote for your approval.
Submit details on all of your items for our review.
We'll conduct detailed research and prepare a written USPAP-compliant report.
Delivery of your report and supporting documents (e.g., signed IRS Form 8283) by email.
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
The LBMA Platinum Price, cross-checked against COMEX/NYMEX quotes and major dealer bid and ask levels as of the effective date. Institutional platinum holders value their metal against the LBMA benchmark as a quoted price in an active market, and a personal property appraisal should reference the same observable data. The report ties the per-ounce price to the stated valuation date, not to whatever spot happens to be when you read it.
Yes. Original assay cards, certificates, and receipts are key authenticity and provenance evidence, and intact packaging helps items trade near published dealer bid levels. Once a bar leaves its assay card, or a proof-finish coin is cleaned or polished, dealers often downgrade it to a melt product priced at lower percentages of spot. We appraise items as found and note packaging status because it directly affects marketability.
Yes, when they are numismatic or semi-numismatic issues. Standard bullion coins track melt closely, but collectible platinum issues can carry substantial premiums driven by mintage, condition, and certified grade. Valuing those requires realized auction prices and numismatic dealer records for the specific coin and grade; multiplying weight by spot would understate them, sometimes badly.
No. General rules for personal property apply: charitable donations of property valued over $5,000 require a qualified appraisal reported on Form 8283, and estate or gift transfers are reported at fair market value on Forms 706 or 709 under the standard filing rules. There is no bullion-specific dollar trigger, so the question is simply whether your transaction crosses the normal thresholds.
Usually not. Dealers factor refining and resale costs into their bids, and non-numismatic material commonly trades at roughly 90 to 98 percent of melt depending on form and market conditions. Popular sovereign coins carry better premiums than generic or off-brand bars. A market value appraisal accounts for these realistic buy-side discounts and form-specific premiums instead of equating melt with what you would actually receive.
