Independent appraisers in Wisconsin?

[kindred]

The drop down menu in the resources section does not list Wisconsin as an option. Does anyone have any recommendations for an independent appraiser in the Madison area?

 

[neatfreak]

What are you looking to have appraised? And for what purpose? I''m in Madison and there aren''t any here, but there are a number in the north Chicago suburbs. But there are jewelers here I would trust for a basic evaluation like for insurance purposes.

 

[oldminer]

NAJA Appraisers in: Wisconsin

Lacrosse
Kerry Piazza GG
Candidate
608.781.3652

Milwaukee
Ted Glorioso
Charter Senior Member
414.347.0992

Sturgeon Bay
William G. Draeb GG
Candidate
920.743.4233

Wisconsin Rapids
Rachel Ann Palinski
Candidate
715.325.6394

These are the appraiser members or NAJA in Wisconsin, however three are "candidates" which is not necessarily the expertis level you require. THe one in Milwaukee may be the pick of the four although you have to clarify if this person is "independent" or a retailer who also does appraising.

You can visit the ISA and ASA websites for possibly a couple other choices.

 

[dbsdiamonds]

www.ags.org and "find an appraiser"

Marty
Diamond Brokerage Service, Inc
www.dbsdiamonds.com

 

[kindred]

Thank you so much for the information!

 

[oldminer]

Other than a very small number of AGS-ICGA members, you will find all the rest of AGS "appraisers" are affiliated with retail stores and not "Independent". They can be highly qualified, but the potential of bias is there even when they are acting in good faith.

AGS-ICGA''s are certainly a great additional choice if one is nearby.

 

[denverappraiser]

Date: 12/7/2008 3:11:10 PM
Author: oldminer
Other than a very small number of AGS-ICGA members, you will find all the rest of AGS ''appraisers'' are affiliated with retail stores and not ''Independent''. They can be highly qualified, but the potential of bias is there even when they are acting in good faith.


AGS-ICGA''s are certainly a great additional choice if one is nearby.

Sometimes even when they’re not so nearby.

Neil Beaty GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver