Date:         Wed, 9 Nov 2005 11:53:22 -0500
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From:         Steven Smolian <[log in to unmask]>
Subject:      Re: pop memorabilia audio cassettes
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I do appraisals of such collections regularly- three this year so far with 
this kind of material.

Having declared my activities in this area, however, I'd also be cautious 
about overvalunation.  Though iconically spectacular, the don't sell for 
much unless they are accompanied by the underlying rights and clearances. 
Should this be the bulk of the "valuable" items, their fair maket value may 
not reach high enough above the $ 5,000 "you need an appraiser" level the 
IRS sets to warrant an appraisal fee.   The client may come out further 
ahead taking $ 4,999 of his taxes and not use an outside professional.

Steve Smolian



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Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] pop memorabilia audio cassettes


>
> In a message dated 11/9/2005 6:43:41 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
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>
> Hello, I am an appraiser of antiques and collectibles and I'm  looking
> for an appraiser of audio cassettes.  A client of mine has a  collection
> of approx. 50 audio cassettes that contain interviews with  friends and
> family of Janis Joplin.  These interviews are  conversations that took
> place in 1971-72 and include people such as Bob  Graham, Kris
> Kristoferson and musicians in San Francisco during the  1960s.  Does
> anybody out there have any recommendations for who I  could speak to
> about this collection?   Thanks!
>
>
>
> I would use Ron Umile in San Francisco at [log in to unmask]
> (mailto:[log in to unmask]) . He did the appraisal on my  collection of 
> mountain music and is an
> expert on rock 'n roll and the 60s
> David Hoffman
> thehoffmancollection.com
>
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