Condition is one of the most influential drivers of authenticity, desirability, and fair market value. Whether you're building a collection, managing an estate, or preparing items for resale, understanding condition allows you to recognize quality, avoid mistakes, and protect long-term value.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 3 breaks down the structured, evidence-based process professionals use to examine surfaces, structure, aging patterns, originality, and restoration. This guide helps you see what experts see—and understand how each detail shapes true market worth.
Inside, you’ll learn how professionals:
Evaluate condition using industry-standard principles and magnified inspection
Distinguish natural aging from damage, repair, or artificial distressing
Identify environmental and storage-related deterioration
Understand how condition affects pricing, desirability, and buyer confidence
Preserve items through proper documentation, handling, and climate control
This volume condenses years of hands-on appraisal and authentication experience into a clear, practical resource, helping you judge condition with the same confidence trusted by collectors, estate managers, and auction professionals.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access • No Sales Tax in SC
Condition is one of the most influential drivers of authenticity, desirability, and fair market value. Whether you're building a collection, managing an estate, or preparing items for resale, understanding condition allows you to recognize quality, avoid mistakes, and protect long-term value.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 3 breaks down the structured, evidence-based process professionals use to examine surfaces, structure, aging patterns, originality, and restoration. This guide helps you see what experts see—and understand how each detail shapes true market worth.
Inside, you’ll learn how professionals:
Evaluate condition using industry-standard principles and magnified inspection
Distinguish natural aging from damage, repair, or artificial distressing
Identify environmental and storage-related deterioration
Understand how condition affects pricing, desirability, and buyer confidence
Preserve items through proper documentation, handling, and climate control
This volume condenses years of hands-on appraisal and authentication experience into a clear, practical resource, helping you judge condition with the same confidence trusted by collectors, estate managers, and auction professionals.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access • No Sales Tax in SC
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