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Customers send a form with digital photos and receive a professional appraisal.
For example, for an antique chair, the customer would describe any marks or logos, the general condition and any family history connected with it. The appraisers work with that information, along with the photo, to identify the chair's manufacturer and probable age, and value at auction. It is not uncommon to provide appraisal services using only a letter and a couple of photos. When we do get items that are more valuable, we typically advise an off-line appraisal as a second opinion before the customers make any decisions. EBay gives us credibility.