Steven provides a top-notch service and expertise on classic cars. He appraised a '64 Chevy for me…read more-- was easy to schedule with, answered all my questions thoroughly, and taught me a good amount about classic cars and the classic car market as well. Shortly after meeting, he provided a very detailed and comprehensive appraisal report that I've referred back to often. If you have a car you need appraised, I would recommend hiring Steve every time. Very reasonable fee for a white glove service.

We had Steve appraise three of our classic cars. He was very thorough and the appraisals fit just…read morewhat the buyers needed to show their bank. The appraisals were right on for the three cars. Steve was personable, but all business during the couple hours he spent with the cars. A few days later we received three very impressive professional appraisals. Thank you Steve! Vicki

We highly recommend Francis T. Webster. We live in Texas and needed a Legal Appraisal for a…read moreproperty in Washington for a Power of Atty. Eric Webster handled our questions ( a lot of questions ) over email seamlessly & patiently. I seldom encounter the talent of writing to the degree Eric is capable of. Maybe he used AI :-). The Appraisal was cleanly handed off to Brendan, MAI with an expectation it could take 4 weeks. A thorough, well prepared Appraisal arrived 2 wks early. 66 pages in an easy to navigate pdf. Awesome work. Exceeded our expectations. Fortunately, Brendan included his contact info for help. Did we need help? Yes :-). Brendan answered our questions same day! Wonderful transaction! -------------------------------- Francis T. Webster Appraisal Partners LLC 7900 E Green Lake Dr N #206 Seattle, WA 98103 Direct: (206) 366-5716

Quick, thorough, and completely accurate. What more could you possibly want from an appraisal…read more Highly recommend for value and quality.

Have used North American Gemological for 10+ years. They have always gone beyond expectations in…read moretheir reviews of my jewelry appraisals. I am grateful for their expertise.

I had a pink sapphire sent in and I couldn't be happier they did a great i plan on using them again…read morein the near future.

When I asked Premium Appraisal for an appraisal for my house, Payam came out. He was knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, and kind in explaining everything to me within the scope of his expertise. He was careful to look at the details, and the turn around on the work was also quick and accurate. I highly recommend this company due to their knowledge of the market, ethical practices, and making sure that you understand what the report is covering, and why. Having worked with Payam I would recommend him and work with him again.

Payam has an extremely poor work ethic and is highly illogical in his appraisal valuations. In…read moreworking with him, he valued a property at the same price exactly one year later and after the homeowners had put in a $10K fence surrounding the property. He spent less than five minutes assessing the property. Oh by the way, this was in Seattle where homes have appreciated by upwards of 7% the last three years. I truly can't wait until Redfin and Zillow have enough data and track record to effectively eliminate his job, which serves only as yet another unnecessary cost in the real estate process. Stay away from his services altogether if you can.

12 years since we first wrote this review, and we're still huge fans of Chris Foss. Here's an…read moreupdate: Chris Foss Auctions has become one of our favorite auction houses, and after many successful purchases, it's time to update this review. My husband and I have purchased a wide variety of items through their sales, from artwork to vintage perfumes, and we've consistently been impressed by the quality and variety of offerings. What really sets Chris and his team apart is their professionalism. The buyer's premium is reasonable, shipping costs are fair, and every item we've received has been packed carefully and securely. It's clear they take customer satisfaction seriously and understand the importance of handling unique and collectible items properly. The auctions are well organized, descriptions are reliable, communication is excellent, and the entire process--from bidding to delivery--is smooth and hassle-free. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a first-time bidder, you'll feel confident buying from them. As someone who has been on both the buying and selling side, I can say without hesitation that I would trust Chris Foss Auctions to handle my estate. The respect and professionalism they show to both customers and consignors are exactly what I would want in a company representing my family's belongings.

I was very impressed with the professionalism and integrity of Noah Gilbert at the Tukwila, WA…read moreoffice. He is outstanding at his job of negotiating a sale of my Rolex watch today. I will continue to use his services and will recommend him to my friends and colleagues.

I took in a vintage ring with a large colored stone to another business to be appraised and was…read moretold it was not possible for them to determine if the stone had been "heat set". They didn't have the equipment. I called this business several months ago to determine if they did have the equipment and could see if the stone had been heat set. They assured me that they could do this. Before I took the ring in, I again called to make sure they were open and asked for the second time about being able to appraise the stone as heat set or not. I again was told this was something they could do. When I took the ring in last week, I asked for the third time to confirm they were able to determine if the stone was heat set. I was told for the 3rd time that this was something they could do. When my husband picked up the ring and the appraisal, he was told they didn't have the expertise or equipment to determine if the stone was heat set. Basically, they lied to me every time. The initial jeweler I took the ring too was honest enough to let me know right away and did not charge me for the appraisal. They were not. They just completed the appraisal and "assumed" the stone was heat set as most are. I would not have taken it to them if I knew they were incapable of doing the job. There is no reason to use this business. Any good jeweler can do an appraisal. I called to talk to the owner regarding this issue and was told he would return my call but he did not do so.

First of all, I don't understand why Yelp has decided that the ONLY review of Northwest Gemological…read moreLaboratory (NGL) it should show (and include in the search results) is a 1-star rating that reads as though the person went down a checklist of "common customer service complaints" and just listed them without specifics. When I searched his business out on Google and I saw the solitary review with a 1-star rating, I thought it was a joke--it was that unbelievable to me! I have done business with Ted at NGL for almost a decade. I have had the opportunity to deal with him professionally many times, as well as witness how he treats and interacts with other clients. He has always been friendly, professional, and has a great, wry/sarcastic sense of humor. His office is organized and he has a solid security system in place to keep the jewelry safe while it is in his care. He doesn't pull punches when providing advice or guidance for new or existing clients. If he doesn't offer a particular service, he will happily refer them to someone who does. If they need assistance with a special project (an estate appraisal of many jewelry items, for example), he will work with the client to determine what actually needs to be done for insurance and other purposes as well as the pricing--which has always seemed to be very fair. I have not had experience with Ted's Gemology classes, but his personality, manner/clarity of speaking, and his sense of humor indicate to me that the courses would be enjoyable and educational. Based on the feedback from other people (including the "filtered" reviews on Yelp), I am sure this portion of NGL's services are also a good value. NGL is one of the best places to take your jewelry to be independently, accurately, and affordably appraised for insurance and other purposes. I am sure his other services are equally comprehensive and professional. Don't discount NGL because of the poor and poorly-written review (which then of course directly advertises for another competing business). The "hidden" 5-star reviews read much more like actual reviews written by real people who actually did business here and discussed specifics of their experiences. Ted has owned and operated this business in downtown Bellevue for decades, and I think that says a lot.

The quote from this place came in literally in 6 times more than the lowest quote and 3 times…read morehigher than the next highest quote. Take that for what you will. No amount of handwaving and slick talk will convince me that they need that much time in labor and no parts. The time it would have taken them was 8 days - everywhere else was 2-4 days. I had my car taken apart, cleaned, dried, and detailed and out back together to a very high standard for less time and money. This is just a word or warning - shop around. When they quote you without even looking through an open door, that's when you know they have too much work to give you a fair shake. Sure was a pretty building though!

The last time I wrote a review as 2018, so for me to take the time to share about my experience…read morewith Sunmark as absolutely life changing is coming from a place a true sincerity of my gratitude for their business. My car has been suffering from internal leaking, everything (floorboards, seats, etc) was perpetually damp, starting to get musky, molding and unsafe to drive in. I took my car to Sunmark and Dave couldn't have been more helpful. He was upfront, gave me a full rundown of what the plan was, gave me fair pricing, and was true to his word with the plan. He even went the extra mile and fixed a minor issue with my trunk another autoshop was going overcharge me for. I am stunned with the results. I feel like I have a brand new car. Their attention to detail is outstanding and meticulous. I am so glad I found this place. I will be sending everyone I know here. I couldn't be happier with the work they provided. Thank you so much, Dave and crew.

Would definitely work with Peak Northwest Appraisals again. They were very responsive and got us…read morescheduled quickly. And we received our official appraisal report very soon after. The report was really detailed, and I felt very confident with the appraisal value that they gave us since the report was so detailed.