Inexpensive jewellery insurance valuations, a genuine saving or false economy? Part 1.
As a professional jewellery valuer, I am a service provider. And like any service; prospective clients compare the cost of employing my services against other similar companies and individuals. The adage ‘you get what you pay for’ is particularly relevant when looking at jewellery valuations, especially those for insurance replacement. The jewellery industry is like […]
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Unsighted/desktop ‘valuations’; A stress-free dream or potential nightmare?
Modern life is all about speed and convenience. We want things done quickly and with the least amount of disruption and inconvenience possible. You could argue that learning which corners you could cut off a process, is a good thing. However there are some things that you just cannot cut corners on, and valuations for […]
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Why do I need a valuation, when I have a receipt?
The question of, ‘why do I need a valuation, when I have the receipt’ is a common one that I encounter. On the face of it, it’s a fair one to ask. It makes sense to wonder why you’d need a valuation, especially for something you may have only recently purchased. But the key […]
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