Services & Pricing
Choose the submission option below that best fits your situation.
Start with an Online Fast Opinion if you’re unsure what you have or need initial guidance. Choose an Online Appraisal or Authentication for a formal report with expert analysis and defensible documentation for a specific item or collection, including insurance, estate planning, resale, legal purposes, and more. For high-value or complex situations requiring physical examination, schedule an In-Person Consultation.
First-Stage Professional Review
Online Fast Opinion — $50
Submit your details and photos to receive a professional opinion on value, authenticity, or recommended next steps for your item or collection. Delivered by email within 24 hours. This is a first-stage review and does not include a formal appraisal, certified valuation, or documentation for legal or official use. The $50 fee can be applied toward an online appraisal or authentication service within 14 days.
Designed to help you avoid costly mistakes before buying, selling, or taking next steps.
Online Appraisal & Authentication Services
Single Item — $150
Submit your details and photos to receive a formal appraisal or authentication report with expert analysis and defensible documentation. Typically completed within 24 hours. Ideal for insurance, estate planning, resale, legal matters, and other official use.
Collection — $200 (2 or more items)
Submit your collection details and photos to receive a formal assessment of overall value and market positioning. Typically completed within 24 hours. This report provides a collection-level value only and does not include individual item valuations. Items requiring individual valuation may be submitted separately as Single Item Reports.
In-Person Appraisal & Authentication Services
Private In-Office Consultation
$300 per hour · 1-hour minimum
In-office consultations allow physical examination by David J. Rose II for the most thorough evaluation of authentication, appraisal, and professional guidance.
Private In-Home/On-Site Consultation
By Request Only
On-site consultations are arranged after an initial review and approved based on scope, location, and project requirements. Typically reserved for large estates, high-value collections, or situations where transportation is impractical.