I needed an insurance appraisal, but I also had a box of stuff I've acquired over the years,…read morewondering whether it's worth anything. When I inherited jewelry from my mother, a previous appraiser was only interested in what had the highest value (I didn't know, because I hadn't had anything appraised!) and pretty much told me it would be a waste of time for him to go through it all, so nothing was appraised. Elliot took the time to educate and inform me about what makes a particular item valuable and how a value is determined, and didn't just blow off items of lower value. He had me specify what value range I was wanting details for, and whether $25 or $25,000, he would look them over with the same degree of attention without passing judgment. I would recommend him to anyone, whether just wanting to know if something is genuine, or needing something appraised in detail.

I was in San Diego on business for a couple of weeks when my fiancé surprised me with an incredible…read moregift--a Rolex purchased from a 3rd party. As thoughtful as the gesture was, we needed to verify authenticity quickly and get it insured within the 30-day return window. I found Elliott at the San Diego Gemology Lab through Google as well as Yelp, and he was outstanding. Polite, highly knowledgeable, and accredited, he walked us through every step, answered all our questions (even about diamonds), and provided a professional appraisal that far exceeded what most jewelry stores offer. Worth every penny and gave us peace of mind. If you need an appraisal in San Diego, Elliott is the one to see. Thanks again, Elliott!

Well I searched for jewelry appraisers on Yelp and for some reason Olaes Smith came up as an…read moreoption, but apparently they only do real estate! Thomas picked up the phone, was very friendly, and answered several questions I had about jewelry appraisals. His wife entered the room and they also gave me tips on ring insurance in the future. Their advice will actually save my boyfriend some money and give me more peace of mind. I really appreciated that they took time out of their day to talk with me. They were both very helpful and pleasant. Although I don't currently need any real estate appraised, I will keep Olaes Smith in mind for the future!

Good gentleman, very professional. He gave me good advice,…read moreso that I don't waste my money. very good work ethics.

Don't use did appraisal over night didn't read paper work comps were not comparable to property…read more Blew the deal. he was listed as core appraisal and l&l appraisal which makes you wonder if Scott is a subcontractor or trying to hide something

Full disclosure: I haven't gotten an appraisal from Laurie, but if I had the choice I would!…read more Laurie is very responsive and helpful to talk to. My husband and I are in escrow for a condo and the HOA has been in litigation for years. As a result, all comps within the last year from this complex were short sale cash transactions and we were told that an appraisal would likely not meet our purchase price and kill the deal. Furthermore, even if the appraisal price did meet the purchase value, we would risk the lender killing the deal, because exact "model match" comps do not exist for our condo within the last 5 years. Anyways, I called up Laurie to ask for her advice and was upfront with the fact that we WANT to order an appraisal but may not do so because of the difficult circumstances. She still went above and beyond to help me pull comps in the area and give me her honest opinion on how the appraisal might go and which comps might be considered. In the end, we decided not to risk losing our upfront costs of ordering an appraisal, lender appraisal review, and required field reviews. However, I'd like to note that Laurie's pricing was VERY reasonable and was almost 20% less than what was quoted to us by the lender's preferred appraisal company.

Very unprofessional! He performed an inaccurate appraisal of my home and I had a happy and willing…read morebuyer for the sale price. His appraisal lost me the sale of my home. I am forced to wait longer for a new appraisal and buyer because of his mistake. I am considering seeking financial compensation for damages due to his terrible appraisal.

Dave is a very competent and fair appraiser. He is detailed, on time and timely. His knowledge is…read morevast and answers any and all questions. I can always count on him to pick up the phone and schedule appointments promptly. Andrea, Realtor(c)

I collected coins in my youth but hadn't touched them for decades. It was an eclectic collection…read moreof proof sets, gold and silver certificates, and lots of coins including some from Germany. I attended COINARAMA - the San Diego County Numismatists show (July 13-14, 2024 in Liberty Station) to identify dealers that could evaluate and possibly purchase my collection. I met a number of San Diego region dealers but felt most comfortable with Ron Guth at CoinKing. He is also a specialist in German coins, which was a plus! I met with Ron a couple of times. I found that him to be honest, straightforward and transparent about valuing my collection and then purchasing it. I give CoinKing my highest recommendation.

From the owner: Rare coins bought and sold. Free Informal appraisals and offers available by appointment. Written…read moreappraisals available for insurance and estate purposes. Professional numismatist since 1976. Coins on display at Consignment Classics at 3602 Kurtz Street, San Diego 92110.

I highly recommend Rue Michelle for any type of appraisal you need! I had my antique light fixtures…read moreappraised and received top notch service all the way around. Arik is very knowledgeable and a great communicator. He walked me through everything step by step and showed great patience. Go to Rue Michelle if you want to work with genuinely good people who enjoy helping others!

I have been working with Rue Michelle Antiques in San Diego for a few weeks re. evaluating an…read moreoriginal lithograph by Toulouse Lautrec that's been in my family sine 1950. Arik is super professional, helpful...and patient...beyond any expectations. He has consistently responded promptly to my questions and requests regardless of the day or time and has continued to reach out to his network of experts re. my item's value. I highly recommend him and look forward to visiting Rue Michelle in person soon. Steph D.

efficient and very nice. he git me the report as he promised expedited in 2 days…read more Bob is great!

Used Bob for a "Fair Market Value" appraisal of our condo in Palm Desert in mid Jan 2023…read more He was very quick to respond and got me on his calendar in just a few days. Very knowledgable and professional. Had my detailed report back in roughly 3 days and it matched up with what a few real estate agents were guessing. Very fair price and worth every penny. I'd definitely use his services again.