This is what you will see on our appraisals.

APPRAISER'S COMPENSATION: The appraiser's compensation is generally based on an hourly rate and is not dependent upon the amount of value determined at the conclusion of the work nor is said compensation based upon a fixed percentage of that value determination. Time and complexity may cause the appraiser's compensation to be increased. The appraiser's fees earned for this appraisal represents all services rendered for this appraisal only. Any future services requested will be subject to separate fees at agreed rates. In the event the appraiser is subpoenaed to testify in any form of legal proceedings concerning the subject of this report, such testimony shall constitute future services.

APPRAISER'S AGREEMENT: Mackley and Company, Inc., within reason, will answer a client's question(s) regarding this analysis/appraisal report. There are many factors this gemologist/appraiser will consider before a final report is written. The previous text is not composed as all-inclusive as there are many concepts and terms not mentioned. The value expressed herein is based upon the appraiser's best judgment, opinion and any educational conjecture. The value is not a representation or warranty, implied or expressed, the item(s) will realize that price if offered for sale at auction or otherwise. The value(s) expressed is based on current information on the effective date of this report and no opinion is hereby expressed as to any future or past value, unless expressly stated. Unless otherwise stated, any applicable tax such as sales tax, luxury tax, etc., is not inclusive in the value given. Unless otherwise stated herein, the appraised value for each article is based upon the complete legal ownership and possessor rights undiminished by any liens, fractional interests or any other form of encumbrance or alienation, Joseph Mackley, senior gemologist and appraiser, does hereby certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief:· The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.· The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and limiting conditions, and are my personal, unbiased professional analyses, opinions and conclusions.· I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report, and I have no personal interest or bias with respect to the parties involved.· My compensation is not contingent upon the reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the client, the amount of the value estimate, the attainment of a stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event.· My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.· I have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report.· No one provided significant professional assistance to the person signing this report.· Any deviations or changes to this personal affiance will be so noted on the cover letter or the evaluation/description/appraisal report.