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In article <4ebb1u$ec6@unet.net.com>, Salim Ali <salim@net.com> wrote:
>
>>Mildred Masten  <mmasten@ix.netcom.com> wrote:
>>>..... I have
>>>purchased several pieces of jewelry from the various channels and had
>>>them appraised for far higher amounts than I have paid.
>>
>
>Now, why would the appraiser provide an inflated value?
>
>Salim
>

   Many appraisals (we call them "Insurance Appraisals") are intended for
   use after you have lost your piece of jewelry and need to claim money
   from your insurance company. Then the important factor is, how much will
   it cost you to get (buy or have made) an identical piece? Even if you got
   the first piece in some bargain, you cannot expect to be so lucky again -
   thus the appraisal is usually for a higher amount, allowing you to use
   normal shops and/or goldsmiths.


   Peter Wennerholm     Accredited Gemmologist


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