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Welcome to Appraisals of Virtue, Inc.

At Appraisals of Virtue we assist our clients by appraising and documenting the values of tangible, non real-estate, personal properties. We offer precise and accurate documentation that is thoroughly researched and above all else, provides verifiable evidence to value.

We Appraise: Art, Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Firearms, Household Items, Appliances, Vehicles...

Your appraisal document is extremely important to us. This will be your only legitimate proof of possession and to value and will provide irrefutable evidence in the event of loss or damage if done correctly by a qualified professional.

We service the entire Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio Regions, we would be pleased to assist your needs anywhere within a reasonable distance of Pittsburgh, PA or Youngstown, OH. We are skilled and capable in the following: American and European country and fine furniture including 18th, 19th, & 20th century forms, new furniture appraisals, antique art glass Victorian through Mid Century, vintage collectibles, new and antique automobiles and motorcycles, antique stoneware crocks, folk art, primitives, 19th & 20th c. art...

Another valuable service we offer is guidance in terms of how to liquidate an estate. It is highly suggested that before you hold your own private estate sale or consign your items to auction, have one of our professionals come in and assess (professional opinion of value - which is not a certified appraisal) the items. We can provide recommendations on pricing and best policies regarding the "how to's" of holding a private sale. If you find yourself not able to administer a sale for personal reasons (sentimental attachments, time constraints, or other), we have personnel on hand that can assist you and oversee the actual operations and logistics of the sale for you. Estate sales can be awkward situations, professional guidance may well benefit you.


                             
Our clients request appraisals for the following reasons:

Determining Proper Insurance Coverage
Resolving Insurance Claims
Estate Planning and Settlements
Equitable Distributions
Prenuptial Agreements and Divorce Proceedings
Charitable Donations
Bankruptcies
Collateral Loans
Disaster Loss
The types of appraisals that we offer abide by USPAP (Universal Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) and include:

Self Contained Appraisals
Summary Appraisals
Restricted Use Appraisals
We offer the following:

100% Unbiased Valuations
Precise, Logical, and Verifiable Appraisal Documents
15 Years of Antique Dealing Experience
USPAP Compliant Appraisals


Appraisals of Virtue, Inc. 2011

Appraisals of Virtue
PO BOX 44
Ellwood City, PA 16117