Palmer Appraisal Services

10/13/2026

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10/06/2026

It's interesting that this article from 2018 just keeps getting resurrected by news sources. We're here to discuss what the market is REALLY like for these figurines. The truth is that they were hugely popular in the 1980s, and they were produced in massive quantities. The collectibility of Precious Moments figures has steadily declined since the 90s, and the basics of supply and demand have resulted in decreasing values over that time. The vast majority of these figures have retail values in the $5-15 range, with auction results often showing less than $5 each. Of the already small percentage of less common Precious Moments pieces that retail over $15, very few regularly sell for over $30.

Final assessment: Cute? Yes. Nostalgic? Also, yes. Did Grandma leave you a collection worth it's weight in gold? Sorry, but no.

Do you have other antiques, collectibles, or curiosities you think may have some value? We can help! From single item appraisals for the sake of curiosity to entire estate appraisals for probate/legal purposes, we taylor our appraisal style to best meet the needs of each and every client. Send us a message here or give us a call at (937) 805-4121

Know anyone who has collected these figurines?

Your Precious Moments figurines could be worth more than you think ⤵

03/25/2026

All that glitters isn't gold, and all that has a sterling mark isn't solid sterling silver! Most people with some familiarity with silver know that silver plated items have very little value in today's market, but sterling silver does. You need to look carefully, though, because something stamped "sterling" may also be stamped "weighted". What this means is that on either the entire piece, or at very least in the base of the piece, there is only an extremely thin layer of sterling bonded to a base metal that was molded into a hollow shape and then filled with a material such as cement, plaster, or wax to stabilize the piece and reduce the risk of tipping. What that means as far as value goes is a simple candlestick that would have been worth at least $100 if it were sterling would only have a value of about $10 if it is weighted sterling.

Have an item you want to know more about? We offer single item appraisals for $25. Get started by simply messaging us with a picture to see if it's a good candidate for a simple online appraisal or whether it's something we would need to see in person.

01/30/2026

Many times people have items they think are valuable simply because they are old, and it's disappointing to them when they find out the items are common and not currently performing well on the market. Today was a case of the opposite. . .our client's mother brought her a set of flatware that she "found in the basement" and asked if she wanted it. She had done some Google Lens searching and told her mother she thought it might be valuable, but her mother was convinced it was "nothing". We were very pleased to inform our client that she had a set of Wallace Rose Point pattern sterling silver flatware valued at nearly $6000!! If you have flatware or other items you're not sure about, we can help!

08/05/2025

It's not every day that we have the opportunity to appraise an item identical to one that has been featured on the Antiques Roadshow, but that's exactly what happened today! Watch the video below for more information on this 1868 engraving of the 13th Amendment by the Western Bank Note & Engraving Company of Chicago. An added bonus for the one we appraised was that it was housed in an original period frame!!

APPRAISER: It's an engraved copy of a signed souvenir edition of the 13th Amendment. So, in 1863, Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation, which frees the slaves in the rebelling states. But there was always a worry that once those states reentered the union, they might try to slip slavery back...

05/14/2025

We've reached an exciting milestone in our journey. . .the completion of our first MILLION DOLLAR APPRAISAL!!! A church in the region that also has an onsite preschool was in need of an appraisal of all of their personal property in the building and on the grounds in order to update their insurance policy. The appraisal included pianos, sterling silver chalices, antique and modern furniture, office equipment, a library of religious and cultural books, a library of childrens books, artwork, a huge collection of both choral and orchestral music, and much more! The appraisal was done on a room by room basis, making insurance claims much simpler and more accurate if there is an area-specific loss. Whether you have a large building full of items or just a single item, and whether you need a formal report for tax, insurance, or other professional or legal purposes or you're just wanting to know the value to satisfy your own curiosity. . .let us help!!

02/24/2025

A client brought in these 2 volumes from 1735 and 1739, written in German, wanting to know what they were and their approximate value. After some assistance from Google for the translation needed, we discovered each book was a portion of the Bible. One volume contained the gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The other was the end of the New Testament: James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1-2-3 John, Jude and Revelation. The books were both housed in their original bindings, likely vellum (calf skin) parchment over board and were in good condition for age. The current market value was estimated at $400-500 each.

10/20/2023

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04/16/2022

Need a personal property appraisal in a hurry? We pride ourselves in providing our clients with a quick turnaround time, whether the appraisal be large or small. A recent client was selling her 18,000 sq. ft. home and had a potential buyer who wanted to buy it furnished. We traveled over 2 hours to her home, took photographs and notes, and in less than a week provided her with an appraised value of over $250,000 for the home's furnishing and decor, along with an item by item breakdown with photographs so adjustments could easily be made if there were items she decided not to include in the sale. Send us a message or give us a call about your appraisal needs today!

04/06/2022

Doing a spring cleanout, but have no idea what has value and what doesn't? We can help!! Maybe you just have a few items you have questions about, or maybe you want a "trained eye" to look at EVERYTHING before you donate or sell to ensure there aren't any items of more than negligible value. Send us a message or give us a call for more details about our services!