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Their customer service is OUTSTANDING… I’d give 10 if possible!
…they crafted a detailed report in which I have much more confidence
They were by far the best… I won't go anywhere else
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT SPORTS MEMORABILIA 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 professional sports memorabilia appraisals for insurance coverage, charitable donation filings on IRS Form 8283, estate tax reporting on IRS Form 706, divorce proceedings, and private sale transactions. A single signed jersey and a multi-decade collection spanning several sports get the same documented treatment.
Appraiser experience
Our appraisers who handle sports memorabilia have direct experience valuing autographed items, game-used equipment, and vintage collectibles. Sports memorabilia sits within our personal property appraisal services.
What value rests on
Every sports memorabilia valuation is grounded in current market data, auction records, and authentication standards, with provenance, condition, and player or team significance weighed for each item.
How we work
Most sports memorabilia appraisals are completed remotely using photographs and documentation. We coordinate an onsite inspection for large collections or for high-value individual pieces.
We appraise sports memorabilia across every item category, each with distinct valuation considerations tied to provenance, condition, authentication, and player or team significance.
Signed and game-used
Items tied directly to a player, either by signature or by use in a game:
Cards and collectibles
Cards, paper, and licensed pieces are valued with grade and condition at the center:
Awards, artifacts, lots
Awards, pieces of the stadium itself, and entire collections are also within scope:
We serve individual collectors, estates, and donors who need a credentialed valuation for tax, insurance, or legal purposes, as well as attorneys, CPAs, estate professionals, financial advisors, and nonprofit organizations that accept memorabilia donations.
Collectors, estates, donors
Individual collectors, estates, and donors engage us when a collection or a single piece needs an independent valuation for insurance, a donation filing, an estate return, a divorce, or a private sale.
Advisors and nonprofits
Attorneys, CPAs, estate professionals, and financial advisors bring us sports memorabilia appraisals for their clients, and nonprofit organizations that accept memorabilia donations rely on the same independent reports.
What sports memorabilia appraisal clients say we are known for
Across 23 published sports memorabilia 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.
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
The staff at AppraiseItNow was exceptionally professional and attentive, ensuring a comfortable experience throughout the entire appraisal process.
Sports Memorabilia Appraisal for Personal Use
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 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 Sports Memorabilia 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 Sports Memorabilia 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:
From realized transactions: auction results, documented private sales, and marketplace sold data from roughly the prior 12 to 24 months for materially similar items, adjusted for grade, provenance, and buyer's premiums. Listing prices and older printed guide values are secondary. For cards, appraisers reference PSA's SMR guide and Beckett publications, then corroborate against current sold data.
Substantially. Certification from PSA/DNA, JSA, or Beckett Authentication is often a prerequisite for serious market value, and it can be the single largest driver of price differences; unverified autographs are heavily discounted or treated as having minimal value. Appraisers record the service, certification number, and paperwork because they directly affect marketability.
Team or league letters, photographic evidence, and ideally photo-matching that ties the jersey, bat, or ball to a specific game. Items linked to notable events command clear premiums over generic or merely team-issued pieces. A description that just says game-used without concrete provenance is viewed skeptically and will not support a top-tier value conclusion.
Usually not. Limited edition and commemorative labels are red flags for mass-produced memorabilia, and after the 1970s autographs and collectibles were produced at industrial scale, so most modern plaques, balls, and prints carry minimal resale value despite marketing claims of scarcity. Owners who insure or donate these at retail prices often face appraisals far below what they paid.
A qualified appraisal reported on Form 8283 when the claimed deduction exceeds $5,000, with the appraiser completing Section B and the donee acknowledging receipt, and the full appraisal attached to the return when the contribution exceeds $500,000. High-value collections donated to museums, halls of fame, or universities routinely trigger these rules.
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