Getting an Appraisal

[rohanUK]

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen,

After reading the threads on the topic here, I decided to get my Explorer I insured with Jewelers Mutual. When I gave them a ring, however, they said they required a US appraisal - I got mine from an AD in the UK when I purchased the watch a few months ago.

I popped down to my local AD here in San Francisco and they quoted me $150 for an appraisal, which didn't seem too bad, but they said they would hold onto it for three weeks. They could rush it for an extra $50 where I could have it back the same day, but that the paperwork would still a few weeks to come though.

Is this usual?

Many thanks,

Rohan

[SLS]

There is a mini RSC in San Francisco, I would give them a call and see what they can do for you, $150 seems high!
San Francisco RSC
210 Post Street # 705
San Francisco, CA 94108
415-982-9838

Also try Davidson & Licht (a great AS) in Walnut Creek or San Jose.
~Scott

[chenx15]

buy an extra link for the watch it's 50 dollars and it will only take 15 minutes. seriously i do it all the time and it has the appraisal price for the receipt

[rohanUK]

SLS - It was the place on Post St. that quoted me $150 and three weeks, but I'll try the place in Walnut Creek, many thanks.

Chenx15 - And then get the link taken off again somewhere else? Fits nicely at the moment.

Cheers,

Rohan

[miked]

Chenx, really? you have done this? i need to get an appraisal for insurance soon too.

[BLM2]

I think RSC Dallas will do an apprasial for $50.00 a watch. Can not remmenber how long they need to keep the watch.

Lee

[chenx15]

yup, done it twice. it's the advice i've been giving to everybody

[chenx15]

let me see if i can get a picture and post it here

[chenx15]

here you go, hope this helps. i only paid 50 dollars for this. get the link out after that, just sell it for 30 dollars

[chenx15]

this how i get my preowned watches checked by RSC or i just simply get an estimate service which is free. got to know how to trick the establishment

[davecz]

Does this have to be done at an RSC?

[chenx15]

i think anyone with the LA IGL or something is good enough