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Ideal_Rock
- Joined
- Dec 31, 1999
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We are trying to to develop/enhance the list of independent appraisers and 3 weeks ago asked them to answer the questionnaire below.
So far we received 24 replies from about 60+ appraisers listed on Pricescope. The information we''ve got was just published (see e.g. https://www.pricescope.com/appraisers_FL.aspx).
I think that comments from appraisers provided in their replies are quite interesting and give better idea about appraiser''s positions on different subjects.
More improvements are on the way...
In the meantime, we are asking for feed-backs/ideas from both appraisers and consumers. (If you''re an appriser, please do not reply on the questions here but email us.)
So far we received 24 replies from about 60+ appraisers listed on Pricescope. The information we''ve got was just published (see e.g. https://www.pricescope.com/appraisers_FL.aspx).
I think that comments from appraisers provided in their replies are quite interesting and give better idea about appraiser''s positions on different subjects.
More improvements are on the way...
In the meantime, we are asking for feed-backs/ideas from both appraisers and consumers. (If you''re an appriser, please do not reply on the questions here but email us.)
- Do you sell a competing product at retail? (Yes/No)
- If a client brings you an item for an appraisal, can you suggest another item or a vendor for purchasing a similar item?
- What are your credentials and professional memberships/associations?
- How long have you been in practice?
- Do you have E&O insurance?
- Do you offer you resume for review? Please provide a link or attach your resume to your reply.
- Do you have your fee schedule published? Please provide a link or attach your fee schedule to your reply
- Do you charge by item or by time consumed?
- Do you charge a percentage?
- Have you ever testified in court as a qualified expert in appraising?
- What recent continuing education courses have you completed?
- Do you have diamond master color graded stones or CZ''s?
- What do you use to evaluate (measure, calculate or visualize) diamond light performance?
- What cut evaluation tools do you have (e.g. Sarin, Ogi, H&A scope, Ideal-Scope/Firescope, etc)
- What do you reveal in your full reports about diamond cut and proportions?
- What is your area of expertise in old cut detecting reproductions, country of origin, treatments, etc.
- Do you have any unique policies? (e.g. Guarantee of Diamond Grading Accuracy)
- Do you have any unique services (e.g. mobile lab)
- List of your publications (please provide a link or attachment)
- Do you have a website? Please provide a link.
- What is your turn around time?
- Security:
- secure premises,
- vault/safe
- other insurances (site liability, theft insurance)
- Do you allow clients to sit in on appraisal sessions for their items?
- Do you accept diamonds/jewelry directly from vendors?
- Do you offer clients to see those diamonds/jewelry at your location
- Do you grade for stores or other companies that might make a conflict of interest? If this happens, do you disclose it to your clients?