When submitting a carpet, for online evaluation it would be most helpful if you could provide:
1) Provenance: The item's history and where you obtained it from and type of carpet.
2) Measurements/dimensions in either inches or centimeters.
3) Digital photographs giving the front view and back view.
4) Do you know if it is hand wooven (handmade). Easy way to tell is to fold it in half and if it is perfectly symmetric than it is most likely machine made.
5) If handmade can you estimate the knot count (knot counts range from about 150-650 per square inch) - or at least give a good picture showing the knots with a inch ruler beside it
As with most things, the appraisal of carpets should involve an up close inspection. Thus, you should call and book an appointment. We then come to your residence and inspect the item. We take pictures, measurements and examine the item. We then return home and examine its values, what they sell\ for at auction versus what dealers want for them. A report is then written. The report is then and mailed to you along with a pdf file that you should store on your computer.
Our report (your appraisal) is accepted by both the courts and insurance companies
If you are just interested in knowing an estimation of your item's value then you can have us appraise on-line. On-line appraisals are just estimates based upon the information that you provide.
Accordingly, on-line appraisals should not be used for legal purposes whether that be for the courts or for insurance purposes
