FAQ: How Do I Contact Antiques Roadshow, Us?

How do I get in touch with Antiques Roadshow?

For information about possible upcoming tours, you can contact ANTIQUES ROADSHOW directly by calling their toll free hotline at 1-888-762-3749 or by emailing them at Antiques Roadshow Contact Form.

How do I get my antiques appraised?

Four Ways to Get a Free, Local Appraisal

1. Attend Appraisal Day at a Local Auction House.
2. Go to a Major Local Antique Show.
3. Attend a Visiting Appraisal Show.
4. Ask Antique Shops and Auction Houses.
5. Know the Item’s History.
6. Check Scope of Appraisal Before Going.
7. Remember Free Appraisal Limitations.
8. Selling Your Appraised Antique.

Does Antique Roadshow charge for appraisals?

At a ROADSHOW filming day is there a cost to receive an appraisal at the filming? No. Invitation winners will receive a free verbal appraisal for the item submitted to the 2021 ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Appraisal Content and for which they were selected to win the invitation.

Can you send pictures to Antique Roadshow?

You can bring your items to the gallery if you are local or send in images and descriptions by email or snail mail. The gallery will do three appraisals for free, but after that they charge five dollars per appraisal.

How do I find out what something is worth?

Visit an online database. Look for online databases that offer pricing information for your item. Use your preferred search engine, type in your item, and then include the word database. For instance, if you search “antiques database” there are many results that list prices of collectibles.

Does Antiques Roadshow do online appraisals?

We do not provide information on, or appraisals of, objects by e-mail, mail or phone. We also cannot recommend appraisers to contact regarding your object(s).

How can you tell if a antique is valuable?

Look for Marks and Signatures The first step in identifying and valuing antiques and collectibles is often determining the maker of the item by researching a mark or signature. It’s very common to find marks on costume jewelry, for instance, they’re just really small and often hidden in an obscure spot.

How do you find out what an antique is worth?

“In addition to online services and search engines, it is possible to find out how much your antiques are worth by simply asking an antique dealer or an appraiser at an auction house, for instance,” Martin says.

What do antique appraisers charge?

Appraisers might charge a flat fee or an hourly rate from $200 to $400 depending on their expertise and location, says Nancy Harrison, president of the Appraisers Association of America, in New York. Avoid an appraiser who asks for a fee based on a percentage of the item’s value.

What is the rarest antique?

5 World’s Most Valuable Antiques and Collectibles of All Time

1. Pinner Qing Dynasty Vase – $80.2 million. Source.
2. Ru Guanyao Brush Washer Bowl – $37.68 million. Source.
3. Record-Breaking Persian Rug – $33.76 million. Source.
4. Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Leicester – $30.8 million. Source.
5. Patek Philippe Supercomplication Pocket Watch – $24 million. Source.

How can I get a free antique appraisal?

Some popular websites for free appraisals include:

1. AntiqForum. This website provides free price guides and appraisals on certain antiques.
2. Christie’s.
3. Gannon’s Antiques and Art.
4. InstAppraisal.
5. Mr.
6. WorthPoint.

What is the best way to sell antique furniture?

If you want to get paid for your antiques in cash, selling locally is your best option. Local places where you could sell your antique furniture are:

1. Antique fair.
2. Antiques mall.
3. Antique store.
4. Consignment store.
5. Flea market.
6. Local Craigslist marketplace.
7. Local Facebook Marketplace.
8. Local antiques dealer.

Is there an app for valuing antiques?

Now you can estimate the market value of collectibles and antiques from any mobile device, such as an iPhone or Android. The antique identification and value app is a great electronic alternative to the basic professional appraisal form typically used by certified appraisers.

How do I identify an antique?

How to Identify Antique Furniture

1. Examine all sides of the piece. If it’s a table, turn it over and look for marks or labels.
2. Check the surface of the piece. Do you see saw marks?
3. Look at the joinery. Are drawers dove-tailed?
4. Check the finish of the piece.

What is the most expensive appraisal on Antiques Roadshow?

The most expensive watch to ever be featured on “ Antique Roadshow ” is also the most expensive item in the show’s history: a Swiss pocket watch from 1914 that appeared on a 2004 episode. It was appraised for $250,000 at the time. But in 2016, the watch was reappraised for $1.5 million, according to reports.