Ah, Chris, you're what the Glaswegians call a "fly man". I like the logic
but predict it will rouse the ire of some out there!

Harry

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> From:         Dill, Christopher L.[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Reply To:     Museum discussion list
> Sent:         Tuesday, November 03, 1998 2:26 PM
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> Subject:      Re: Appraisals
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>      "...what museum staff should tell potential donors who
>      request an appraisal..."
>
>      In addition to Andy's excellent answer, I tell donors
>      that since they're going to get the tax write off, it
>      is appropriate that they pay for the appraisal.  It is
>      possible that they could deduct the cost of the
>      appraisal, too, methinks.
>
>      Most seem to understand that IRS doesn't trust the
>      appraisal of the recipient of the gift.
>
>      Chris Dill
>
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