Getting Started

What services do you offer?

DJR Authentication provides professional appraisal, authentication, valuation, collection review, discovery, and expert guidance for individual items, collections, and estates. Services are available online worldwide and in person by appointment in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Available services include:

• Online Fast Opinion

• Online Appraisal & Authentication Services

• Private In-Office Consultation

• Private On-Site Consultation

What types of items do you evaluate?

We evaluate a wide range of personal property, including:

• Jewelry and watches

• Fine art, antiques, and collectibles

• Coins, currency, and stamps

• Sports cards, memorabilia, and autographs

• Historic documents, books, maps, manuscripts, and comics

• Designer fashion, handbags, and luxury accessories

• Furniture and decorative arts

• Glass, pottery, porcelain, ceramics, and sculpture

• Vintage toys, advertising, games, and electronics

• Musical instruments and audio equipment

• Firearms, militaria, and edged weapons

• Vehicles, motorcycles, and watercraft

• Wine, spirits, and collectible beverages

• And more

If you are unsure whether your item qualifies, begin with Online Fast Opinion.

How do I choose the right service?

The best option depends on what you need:

• Questions about value, authenticity concerns, or recommended next steps: Online Fast Opinion

• Formal written appraisal or authentication documentation for a single item: Online Appraisal & Authentication Services

• Transportable items and smaller collections requiring physical examination: Private In-Office Consultation

• Large collections, estates, or property that cannot easily be transported: Private On-Site Consultation

Can you tell me whether my item is authentic or valuable by phone, email, or social media?

Professional opinions are provided only through our online services or scheduled consultations.

To ensure accuracy and consistency, DJR Authentication does not provide informal appraisal, authentication, or valuation opinions by phone, general email inquiry, text message, or social media.

If you would like a professional opinion, submit your item through Online Fast Opinion or select another appropriate service.

Online Services

What is Online Fast Opinion?

Online Fast Opinion is our first-stage professional review for clients seeking expert guidance before deciding how to proceed.

For $50, you may submit photographs and information for a single item, small group, collection, or estate to receive professional guidance regarding:

• Overall value

• Authenticity concerns

• Collection assessment

• Recommended next steps

Results are typically delivered by email within 24 hours. Expedited turnaround is also available.

The $50 fee may be applied toward an online or in-person service within 14 days.

Online Fast Opinion provides expert guidance only and does not include a formal appraisal or authentication report.

What is included in an Online Appraisal or Authentication Report?

Online Appraisal & Authentication Services provide formal written appraisal or authentication reports with expert analysis and supporting documentation.

Single-item reports are $150 and are commonly requested for:

• Insurance

• Estate planning and probate

• Resale

• Legal matters

• Asset division

• Charitable donation documentation

• Personal records

• Other situations requiring documented value or an authentication opinion

Reports are typically delivered within 24–48 hours. Expedited turnaround is also available.

What is the difference between Online Fast Opinion and a formal report?

Online Fast Opinion provides preliminary professional guidance regarding value, authenticity concerns, and recommended next steps. It does not include formal documentation.

Online Appraisal & Authentication Services provide a formal written appraisal or authentication report for clients who require documented professional conclusions.

If you are unsure which level you need, begin with Online Fast Opinion.

Can appraisal and authentication be completed together?

For online services, appraisal and authentication are separate report types because each requires a different scope of analysis and documentation.

For in-person consultations, appraisal, authentication, collection review, and expert guidance may often be addressed together when appropriate.

How many items are included in an Online Single Item Report?

The Online Single Item Report covers one individual item.

For multiple items or larger collections requiring formal reports, a custom scope and quote may be necessary.

Photographs & Submissions

What photographs and information should I submit?

Provide clear, well-lit photographs and as much relevant information as possible.

When available, include:

• Front and back photographs

• Signatures, hallmarks, labels, and serial numbers

• Close-ups of important details

• Measurements or dimensions

• Receipts, previous appraisals, certificates, or provenance

• Known history or ownership information

Clear and complete submissions help improve the accuracy and efficiency of the review.

Can I submit a collection or estate online?

Yes. Many collections and estates can be initially reviewed through Online Fast Opinion.

An initial review can help determine overall significance, identify potentially valuable items or authenticity concerns, and establish whether formal reports or an in-person consultation would be beneficial.

For large or unorganized collections requiring physical review, Private On-Site Consultation may be more appropriate.

Collections & Estates

I inherited a collection and do not know what is valuable. Where should I start?

For an initial online assessment, begin with Online Fast Opinion.

We can help identify potentially significant items, assess overall value and authenticity concerns, and recommend whether further appraisal, authentication, or physical examination is warranted.

For large inherited collections or estates requiring hands-on sorting and evaluation, consider Private On-Site Consultation.

I have a large collection that needs to be appraised. What is the best option?

The appropriate service depends on the size and organization of the collection, its location, and whether you need preliminary guidance or formal documentation.

For physical examination, sorting, and hands-on review, consider Private In-Office Consultation or Private On-Site Consultation.

For large multi-item projects requiring formal written appraisal documentation where an in-person consultation is impractical, please submit a Collection Appraisal Request so we can review the scope and provide a custom quote.

Can I bring representative examples from a large collection?

Yes. If transporting an entire collection is impractical, you may bring representative examples along with photographs or an inventory of the remaining items.

Depending on the collection, additional review or an on-site consultation may be recommended.

In-Person Consultations

Do I need an appointment?

Yes. All in-person consultations are by appointment only.

Online services may be submitted at any time.

What is included in a Private In-Office Consultation?

Private In-Office Consultation appointments are conducted one-on-one with David J. Rose II in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Appointments are $300 per hour with a one-hour minimum and include hands-on appraisal, authentication, valuation guidance, collection review, and professional recommendations as appropriate.

This service is ideal for individual items and smaller collections requiring physical examination. Most consultations are completed within one hour.

Formal written appraisal or authentication reports may be commissioned separately when official documentation is required.our.

What is included in a Private On-Site Consultation?

Private On-Site Consultation appointments are $300 per hour with a two-hour minimum.

This service is designed for estates, inherited property, large collections, unorganized accumulations, and situations where transporting items is impractical.

We come directly to your location to identify significant items, separate higher-value material from common property, assess authenticity, condition, and value, and recommend the best next steps.

Formal written appraisal or authentication reports may be commissioned separately when official documentation is required.

How many items can be reviewed during an in-person consultation?

There is no set item limit. The number of items that can be properly evaluated depends on their type, complexity, condition, and the time required for examination.

Appraisal Updates & Second Opinions

Can you update a previous DJR appraisal report?

Yes. Single-item updates may often be completed through Online Appraisal & Authentication Services.

For collections or multi-item appraisal updates, submit a Collection Appraisal Update Request so we can review the scope and provide a quote.

Can you review or update an appraisal prepared by another appraiser?

Yes. We provide independent second opinions and appraisal reviews.

Depending on the age, quality, intended use, and scope of the existing appraisal, a value update or complete reappraisal may be recommended.

Reports & Policies

Are your reports suitable for insurance, estate, or legal use?

Formal appraisal and authentication reports are intended for clients who require documented professional conclusions for purposes such as:

• Insurance coverage and claims

• Estate planning and probate

• Legal matters

• Asset division

• Charitable donation documentation

• Resale

• Personal records

Suitability can depend on the intended use and requirements of the receiving party. Clients with specific legal, tax, insurance, or third-party requirements should confirm those requirements before commissioning a report.

Online Fast Opinion provides expert guidance only and does not include a formal report.

How long does the process take?

Typical turnaround times are:

• Online Fast Opinion — Typically within 24 hours

• Online Appraisal & Authentication Services — Typically within 24–48 hours

• Private In-Office Consultation — Scheduled by appointment

• Private On-Site Consultation — Scheduled by appointment

Expedited turnaround is available for eligible online services. Large collections, complex assignments, and research-intensive projects may require additional time.

Do you purchase items or collections?

Yes, for select items and collections.

DJR Authentication occasionally purchases property based on category, quality, rarity, condition, and current market demand.

To keep selling inquiries separate from appraisal and authentication assignments, please submit items you wish to sell through our Selling Inquiry Form.

What is your refund and cancellation policy?

Online service fees are refundable only when a submission cannot reasonably be evaluated or the requested service cannot be completed.

In-person appointments may be canceled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours' notice.