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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT MEMORABILIA & COLLECTIBLES 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 appraises memorabilia and collectibles for charitable donation filings, estate tax reporting, insurance coverage and claims, divorce proceedings, and probate, as a specialized subset of professional personal property valuations.
Category expertise
Memorabilia and collectibles demand category-specific expertise. Our appraisers weigh authentication context, provenance, condition grading standards, and current secondary market activity for every item, whether sports memorabilia, a trading card, or an autographed piece.
Purposes we serve
We prepare memorabilia and collectibles appraisals for the filings and proceedings that call for one:
How we work
Most memorabilia appraisals are completed remotely from the photographs, documentation, and provenance records the client submits. We coordinate onsite inspection for large collections, high-value single items, or valuations where physical condition assessment is critical.
We appraise across the memorabilia and collectibles category, where each asset type carries its own grading standards, market dynamics, and documentation requirements, for donation, estate, insurance, and legal purposes.
Sports and autographs
Equipment from the field, autographs across sports, entertainment, and history, and manufacturer-issued sports collectibles:
Film, music, and art
Production-used items from film and television, music memorabilia, and limited edition prints and posters:
Cards, comics, toys, history
Collector-grade paper and boxed items, from trading card and comic grading to political and historical pieces:
AppraiseItNow works with individual collectors, estates, and donors who need credible memorabilia and collectibles valuations for tax filings, insurance, or legal proceedings, and with the attorneys, CPAs, and estate administrators managing collections for clients or beneficiaries.
Collectors and donors
Individual collectors, estates, and donors contributing collectibles, along with the nonprofit organizations that receive them and need a value for the gift.
Attorneys and administrators
Attorneys, CPAs, estate administrators, and financial advisors who need an independent valuation of a collection they are handling on behalf of a client or beneficiary.
What memorabilia & collectibles appraisal clients say we are known for
Across 23 published memorabilia & collectibles 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.
It is with great pleasure that I give the highest score for their work. I needed antique book appraisals for my beloved but sadly departed wife's antique book collection she wanted to donate to the Remnant Trust. It was a true pleasure to work with this group.
Memorabilia & Collectibles Appraisal for Charitable Donation
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
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.
Standard Fee Range
$395 – $2200
Standard range for our Memorabilia & Collectibles appraisals based on past projects
Two report tiers. Your intended use sets which one you need.
from $195
USPAP-compliant report for standard purposes
from $295
USPAP-compliant and IRS-qualified report for advanced purposes
Please note that the fees listed below are for informational purposes and are subject to change. Our team will review your materials and issue your quote before we get started.
1 item
$195 – $2,000
Single-item appraisal
10 items
$695 – $3,000
Small collection pricing
50-100+ items
$1,600 – $5,000+
Discounted collection pricing
Our Memorabilia & Collectibles appraisal fees are transparent, scope-based, and designed to be fully USPAP-compliant for your intended use. We don't bill by the hour and will propose a fixed fee before we start our work, so you'll know exactly what you are paying before engaging our team. Please note that the pricing outlined here is strictly for informational purposes; before issuing your quote, we will need to get a better understanding of your assets so we can properly scope the assignment.
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:
Through comparable sales analysis: recent documented sales of items with materially identical attributes, including the same grade, variant, era, and condition, drawn from auction records at houses such as Heritage Auctions. Our appraisers derive a supported range from those realized prices, adjusted for demand, rarity, and condition, rather than relying on catalog values or asking prices.
Dramatically. Certification from PSA/DNA, Beckett, or JSA can command materially higher prices, while undocumented or questionable items are discounted heavily or become unsaleable in formal markets. Chain-of-ownership records, event documentation, and photographs strengthen provenance, and we address authentication status directly in the report.
Category-specific ones: NGC Price Guide and PCGS CoinFacts for coins, PSA SMR and eBay sold data for sports cards, the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide for comics, and the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue for stamps. Guide figures are baselines that get cross-checked against current auction and marketplace sales.
Because prices climb steeply with grade: a PSA 10 gem mint card can sell for multiples of the same card a grade or two lower, and comics, coins, and stamps behave similarly on their own scales (CGC, Sheldon, Scott descriptors). A credible appraisal documents defects such as staining, pinholes, stitching wear, and surface flaws that place the item on its grade curve.
Improper storage, amateur cleaning or restoration that damages condition, and pricing expectations built on asking prices or static catalog values instead of completed sales. Realizable value depends on current demand and documented condition, so preservation and paperwork matter as much as what the item is.
