About iCollectGold.com Appraisal Services

The parent company of iCollectGold.com is 2nd Markets Corporation of Chattanooga, TN. 2nd Markets offers both formal and informal appraisal services to our clients. We maintain an international network of experts who provide appraisal services as independent contractors. 2nd Markets Corp. offers several types of Gold, Gold Coins and Gold Jewelry appraisals. Choose the appraisal that matches your needs.

Types of Gold, Gold Coins and Gold Jewelry Appraisals

Insurance Appraisal

An insurance appraisal is a current replacement cost estimate of a tangible asset. These assets can include any type of physical property, including antiques, art, coins, and other collectibles or objects. An insurance appraisal is an estimate of the current replacement cost of an insurable asset. In other words, it represents the estimated cost of entering the marketplace and buying a similar item at current market value. This method typically represents the highest value of an item because the buyer is assumed to be in a "forced purchase" situation and is under pressure to buy as quickly as possible to replace the insured item. Insurance companies require an insurance appraisal for asset insurance policies.

A formal insurance appraisal is a document that includes a photo of each insured item, a detailed description of it, and an estimated replacement cost as of the time of the appraisal. Our insurance appraisal services are available at a reasonable hourly rate. Please inquire by calling 1.800.428.6580.

Estate Appraisal

An estate appraisal estimates current market value based on comparables. Estate appraisals are used for buying and selling while an insurance appraisal is for determining insurance coverage amounts.
Formal Appraisal
A formal estate appraisal is required when settling an estate according to the terms of a will. In such a case, the probate court requires that a formal appraisal be executed such that a true value can be placed upon an object or collection of objects. A formal estate appraisal is a document that includes a photo of each item, a detailed description, comparables, and an estimated value as of the time of the appraisal. Our formal estate appraisal services are available at a reasonable hourly rate. Please inquire by calling 1.800.428.6580.
Informal Appraisal
An informal appraisal is an expert opinion as to the value of an inventory list. It is an appraisal that seeks to place a true value upon an object or collection of objects but without necessarily a physical inspection. An informal appraisal is a document that includes a brief description, comparables, and an estimated value as of the time of the appraisal. Our informal appraisal services are available at a reasonable hourly rate. Please inquire by calling 1.800.428.6580.

Fair Value or Auction Appraisal

A Fair Value, or Auction, Appraisal is the value an object is reasonably expected to achieve in an auction or in a sale of pooled interest, where many buyers are competing to buy an item.

Sales Appraisal

A Sales Appraisal is the value assigned to an object in a transaction between a willing buyer and a willing seller.

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