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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;charley, post: 7763999, member: 5372&quot;]I would suggest you proceed very carefully. Appraise for a fee, with documentation, OK. Buy based on that appraisal, questionable. Appraise for no fee and direct the person(s) to have another appraiser determine value of your offer, OK.</p><p><br /></p><p>It sounds like a family member is seeking the advice on behalf of parents, and is doing so via a mutual acquaintance.</p><p><br /></p><p>If you are simply going to buy and sell, then the basis of the evaluation/appraisal could be questioned and it happens frequently.</p><p><br /></p><p>Maybe better to refer to an independent appraiser and offer to purchase 15-20% under independent appraiser, may be fair. The size/quantity/quality and type of collection of course is important.</p><p><br /></p><p>The first decision to make is should the appraisal be a wholesale appraisal or market appraisal?</p><p>Appraisals, especially these days, can be a problem and definitely so for the person that is appraising and will buy.</p><p><br /></p><p>Everyone is different, and there will be many different opinions, so consider my thoughts and opinions as kicking off the (hopefully courteous)&nbsp; verbal fisticuffs contest.</p><p><br /></p><p>And definitely , I wish you well.</p><p><br /></p><p>edit change appraise to appraiser.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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