You probably could make a general recommendation such as Ebay,
but many people (including myself) consider Ebay overpriced and
inaccurate. I wouldn't make any specific recommendations.
I always refer a donor to the American Society of Appraisers because then there
can be no perception that I'm favoring anyone or any locality. They
also can provide you with the exact expertise you need. You may want to
help out the donor, but what you really want to do is stay as far away from the
process as possible and protect your institution.
Jeff Tenuth
Indiana State Museum
650 W. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-1629
Hello
We are looking at a way to "guide" our donors in obtaining information for
their donations to the museum. We know that we can not appraise items but
can we make a listing of site such as Ebay, Abebooks, Rarebooks and appraisers
around the country to post on our website or include in a letter
of receipt? I am looking for examples and guidance. We are
a special museum and not every appraiser will know about Osteopathy
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