ValueMyStuffReviews 853

I have had maybe six valuations recently for probate purposes. Whilst Rate my Stuff do not provide probate valuations I have used the auction valuations as a starting point. Concise appraisals based on previous auction results. I did have one very specialised item to value being a Radio Controlled model Aircraft and I was amazed at the knowlege of the accesor who obviously was an expert and had not just based on a Google search. Foe me good service and very good value.

I am normally not one to complain, but this needs to be addressed. I have item made of Jade, from the 12-15 centuries. Knowing the appraised value, cost, history, I decided to let this website value my piece, just to see the valuation, and to test them on their abilities and procedures. The results Value my Stuff gave me were NOT comparable to the valuation I have received when I bought the item from a reputable dealer. Value my Stuff, under valued and lack history on my Piece. I have had other items reviewed by this website, that now throws all these items values into question (WHAT?) Obviously, the people responsible lack the experience to do appraisals. I would NOT RECOMMEND using this service to anyone, who want honest appraisals

I couldn't be happier with my first experience with Value My Stuff. I won a pretty killer lot of vintage costume jewelry through an estate auction and after having researched a few of the pieces on my own, I suspected that some of them might be worth more than I had anticipated. I resell vintage clothing and accessories and didn't want to unwittingly charge too much for the items without properly identifying them first, so I submitted eight pieces to Value My Stuff for valuation. The online submission form was super easy, and I received my reports in under the allotted 48 hours. I was delighted reading the reports. It turns out that only one of the pieces I submitted was valued at the amount that I thought it would be, but I learned so much in reading the appraiser's reports. They were generous with their knowledge and the reports were so informative that I really feel as if I learned something through the experience of working with Value My Stuff. Now, I know more about a subject that I've always loved and I can price my new jewelry with confidence, knowing that I'm not unknowingly gouging my customers. Either one of these would be worth what Value My Stuff charges for these services, but I got both! I'll be returning without hesitation.

I sent them a common pre-columbian bowl to evaluate and then also sent the bowl to a well known Doctor of art history to evaluate it also. The art history doctor correctly identified the item as a 500~800 year old pre-columbian bowl. This company however, dated it as a 20th century reproduction. I tried to show them the error they made by providing them the report from the other appraiser and they refused to give me a refund and had enough nerve to say the other appraiser, an art history doctor, professor, who's appeared on the history channel multiple times and does year round evaluations around the country, was wrong!

This company is a total joke and I'd avoid them. There's better services for the same price.

I expected expert opinion, but received generalised comment. Here it is:

"There appears to be some water or
Condensation damage under the glass.
They are lovely works, but not exceptionally
Rare works.
They may be reverse painted on glass
(actually painted on the inside of the glass).
It is difficult to determine without removing
The backing which we do not recommend."

There is no water condensation! None. Why mentioning something like that, but not telling the year it was made, the name of the artist, what kind of method was used to even paint the picture like this? What is the name of this fine painting and who/what does it represent? They were not helpful at all.

He most Valuable asset we can have in all avenues of life is that of a complete and uplifting experience. In the case of a paid service we have expectations, hopes, aims and requirements all of which were met by Value My Stuff'.
I think with items of potential value there is a higher charged spectrum of emotion for the company to navigate through. Behind every valuation is a personal story whether it's one that leads to potential sacrifice, fund raisers, difficult times and sentimental attachments. Often the value of expectation and necessity cannot be measured and the job of a valuation has to maintain tunnel vision whilst understanding this. In my mind Value My Stuff has the balance just right. They are approachable using terms like stuff' not antiques' so all areas are covered.
They have a host of specialists with decades of experience behind them and even when the valuation is complete, they maintain a presence.
If you have any questions or if anything in fact remains elusive they keep going with an unbiased and open mind to decode the hall marks and ghosts of the past.
This company, with the meticulous Ruth as a representative manning the helm and putting you in touch with vibrant and empathetic experts like Valerie, you cannot go wrong. They are friendly, prompt, efficient, caring and go above and beyond. They clearly aim to be honest, accurate but also to acknowledge the individual behind the piece.
The website is easy to use and if you're only paying a small percent of an items worth it has to be equally worth it.
Even if the possession is not as precious as you thought, the knowledge you acquire if you're selling on, prevents misrepresentation and that's invaluable.
I rescue animals and I'm none profit and I've been made to feel like I'm important.
That's where the gold lies. Ruth helped with any issue that naturally might crop up, in my case a confusion with tech' and resolves it within minutes.
I strongly recommend this company.

Paid my $20.00 asked me a ton of questions about the artwork that I uploaded multiple photos of. Then proceeded to tell me what I already wrote down in the questionnaire and some random info on a totally unrelated artist! When I wrote back to them, they asked for more information from me, wait, what exactly was I paying them for? Don't bother, do your own research or pay something substantial for a REAL appraisal. Don't waste your time and money with this company... Must be linked to Antiques road show, another rip off!

In addition to valuing my items professionally, with valuable and reliable information that I have learned I can trust, their service is personalized in the way that they have taken care of me. They obviously value every customer personally, and want every customer highly satisfied and pleased. I felt as if I was working with them in person as opposed to online, and that they really cared about what they were doing for me, which made all our business very pleasurable.