Getting Started

What services do you offer?

DJR Authentication provides professional appraisal, authentication, collection review, valuation, discovery, and expert guidance services 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

If you are unsure where to begin, we recommend starting with Online Fast Opinion.

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, and comics

• Designer fashion and luxury goods

• Furniture and decorative arts

• Vintage toys, games, and electronics

• Vehicles, motorcycles, and watercraft

• Wine, spirits, and collectible beverages

• Glass, pottery, ceramics, 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 your goals.

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

• Formal documentation for a single item: Online Appraisal & Authentication Services

• High-value items requiring physical examination: Private In-Office Consultation

• Large collections, estates, or items 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?

No.

Professional opinions regarding authenticity, value, condition, or whether an item warrants formal appraisal require review and analysis through one of our services.

DJR Authentication does not provide appraisal opinions, authentication opinions, or valuation guidance by phone, email, text message, or social media.

Online Services

What is Online Fast Opinion?

Online Fast Opinion is our first-stage professional review service.

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

• Value and replacement ranges

• Authenticity concerns

• Collection discovery and identification

• Recommended next steps

Results are delivered by email within 24 hours.

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

Expert guidance only. No formal report is included.

What is included in an Online Appraisal or Authentication Report?

Online Appraisal & Authentication Services provide formal written documentation suitable for official use.

For $150 per item, you will receive a formal appraisal or authentication report with expert analysis and defensible documentation.

Reports are commonly used for:

• Insurance coverage and claims

• Estate planning and probate

• Resale preparation

• Legal matters

• Asset division

• Charitable donations

• Permanent records

Reports are typically delivered within 24–48 hours.

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

Online Fast Opinion provides preliminary professional guidance and recommended next steps but does not include formal documentation.

Online Appraisal & Authentication Services include a formal written report suitable for insurance, legal, estate, and other official purposes.

If you are uncertain which service you need, begin with Online Fast Opinion.

Can appraisal and authentication be completed together?

It depends on the service format.

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 sometimes be addressed together when appropriate.

How many items are included in the Single Item Report service?

The Single Item service is intended for one individual item.

Small groups, collections, estates, or multi-item projects may require an in-person consultation or a custom quote depending on the scope of the assignment.

Photographs & Submissions

What photographs and information should I submit?

Please provide clear photographs and as much information as possible.

Helpful materials include:

• Front and back photographs

• Signatures, hallmarks, and serial numbers

• Close-up images of important details

• Receipts, provenance, and certificates

• Measurements and dimensions

• Known history or ownership information

Clear photographs help improve the accuracy and efficiency of the review process.

Can I submit a collection or estate online?

Yes.

Many collections and estates are reviewed online through Online Fast Opinion.

This service can help determine:

• Estimated overall value

• Potential authenticity concerns

• Whether significant items may be present

• Whether formal reports are appropriate

• Whether an in-person consultation would be beneficial

For large or unorganized estates 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?

Most clients begin with Online Fast Opinion.

We can help identify significant items, estimate value ranges, assess authenticity concerns, and determine whether formal appraisal or authentication is warranted.

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

The best option depends on the size of the collection, your location, and whether you require preliminary guidance or formal documentation.

For many clients, Online Fast Opinion is the simplest place to start.

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

For large multi-item appraisal projects requiring formal documentation where an in-person consultation is impractical, please contact us by email so we can review the scope of the project and provide a custom quote.

Can you help determine which items are worth appraising?

Yes.

Many clients inherit collections or acquire property and are unsure which items warrant further analysis.

Through Online Fast Opinion and our in-person services, we help identify potentially significant items and determine whether formal appraisal or authentication is appropriate.

Can I bring only representative examples from a large collection?

Yes.

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

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 billed at $300 per hour with a one-hour minimum and are ideal for:

• High-value items

• Jewelry and watches

• Smaller collections

• Estate reviews

• Physical examination

• Collection discovery

Most consultations are completed within a single hour.

What is included in a Private On-Site Consultation?

Private On-Site Consultation appointments are billed at $300 per hour with a two-hour minimum and are arranged by request.

This service is designed for:

• Large estates

• Inherited collections

• Unorganized accumulations

• Situations where transportation is impractical

We travel directly to your location to identify significant items, separate higher-value material from common property, and recommend next steps.

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

There is no strict item limit.

The number of items reviewed depends on complexity, condition, and the amount of documentation required.

As a general planning guide, approximately 8–12 items can typically be photographed and cataloged per hour, though some projects may require additional time.

Will I receive a report during my appointment?

Not necessarily.

In-person consultations focus on physical examination, collection review, and professional guidance.

Additional research, valuation, documentation, or formal reports may be completed after the appointment and billed separately if needed.

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 updates, please contact us by email. We will review the scope of the project and provide a quote.

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

Yes.

We frequently provide second opinions and appraisal reviews.

Depending on the age, quality, and scope of the original report, we may recommend either a value update or a complete reappraisal.

Reports & Policies

Are your reports suitable for insurance or legal use?

Yes.

Formal appraisal and authentication reports include defensible documentation suitable for:

• Insurance coverage and claims

• Estate planning and probate

• Legal matters

• Asset division

• Charitable donations

• Resale preparation

• Permanent ownership records

Online Fast Opinion is advisory only and is not intended for official use.

How long does the process take?

Typical turnaround times are:

• Online Fast Opinion: 24 hours

• Online Appraisal & Authentication Services: 24–48 hours

• Private In-Office Consultation: By appointment

• Private On-Site Consultation: By appointment

Large projects and complex assignments may require additional time.

Do you purchase items or collections?

Sometimes.

DJR Authentication specializes in independent appraisal, authentication, and valuation services. We occasionally purchase select items and collections depending on category, quality, and market demand.

To preserve the independence of our appraisal and authentication services, all selling inquiries must be submitted separately through our Selling Inquiry Form.

What is your refund policy?

Online service fees are refundable only if the submitted item cannot reasonably be evaluated based on the information provided.

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