Executive producer Marsha Bemko shares her tips for getting the most out of ANTIQUES ROADSHOW.
Value can change: The value of an item is dependent upon many things, including the condition of the object itself, trends in the market for that kind of object, and the location where the item will be sold. These are just some of the reasons why the answer to the question "What's it worth?" is so often "It depends."
Note the date: Take note of the date the appraisal was recorded. This information appears in the upper left corner of the page, with the label "Appraised On." Values change over time according to market forces, so the current value of the item could be higher, lower, or the same as when our expert first appraised it.
Context is key: Listen carefully. Most of our experts will give appraisal values in context. For example, you'll often hear them say what an item is worth "at auction," or "retail," or "for insurance purposes" (replacement value). Retail prices are different from wholesale prices. Often an auctioneer will talk about what she knows best: the auction market. A shop owner will usually talk about what he knows best: the retail price he'd place on the object in his shop. And though there are no hard and fast rules, an object's auction price can often be half its retail value; yet for other objects, an auction price could be higher than retail. As a rule, however, retail and insurance/replacement values are about the same.
Verbal approximations: The values given by the experts on ANTIQUES ROADSHOW are considered "verbal approximations of value." Technically, an "appraisal" is a legal document, generally for insurance purposes, written by a qualified expert and paid for by the owner of the item. An appraisal usually involves an extensive amount of research to establish authenticity, provenance, composition, method of construction, and other important attributes of a particular object.
Opinion of value: As with all appraisals, the verbal approximations of value given at ROADSHOW events are our experts' opinions formed from their knowledge of antiques and collectibles, market trends, and other factors. Although our valuations are based on research and experience, opinions can, and sometimes do, vary among experts.
Appraiser affiliations: Finally, the affiliation of the appraiser may have changed since the appraisal was recorded. To see current contact information for an appraiser in the ROADSHOW Archive, click on the link below the appraiser's picture. Our Appraiser Index also contains a complete list of active ROADSHOW appraisers and their contact details and biographies.
FAQs
Search on their websites for "valuation day" or "appraisal day." To have an item appraised on "Antiques Roadshow," you'll need a ticket to an appraisal event. Price guides. Many collectibles have well-established guidebooks.
How do I get my valuation on Antiques Roadshow? ›
We aim to make Antiques Roadshow welcoming, open and accessible to all our visitors. If you'd like to bring an item along for a valuation please tell us about the item and include a photo so we can arrange for the most suitable interpreter. If you require any other help or assistance on the day please let us know.
Who is the woman on the antique Roadshow? ›
Are they making new Antiques Roadshow? ›
PBS' long-running and Emmy-nominated hit series Antiques Roadshow, which is currently in its 28th season, has announced its upcoming five-city 2024 production tour to film Season 29, which is slated to premiere sometime in 2025.
Is there a new Antiques Roadshow? ›
Antiques Roadshow is back on our screens as it embarks on its 28th season. The new installment kicked off to a fun start on January 1, 2024, with new episodes scheduled to air weekly.
What is the most valuable item found on Antiques Roadshow? ›
Most expensive item on Antiques Roadshow in the US
Paul, Minnesota on the American version of Antiques Roadshow. However, in 2016, due to the uniqueness of the watch and its history, the Patek Philippe pocket watch sold for $1.5m at Sotheby's, making it the most expensive item on Antiques Roadshow in the US.
Do the appraisers on Antiques Roadshow get paid? ›
About 70 appraisers work at each tour stop. They are volunteers; Antiques Roadshow does not pay them for their services, nor does it compensate them for any of their travel expenses, providing them only with a free breakfast and lunch on each filming day.
How do I get an item valued? ›
Talk to Experts
As well as experts you might encounter online, free appraisals and valuations are part of the industry. Visit your local antiques store to talk to a dealer and try to find out if there are any specialists in the type of item you're selling in the local area.
Are Antiques Roadshow appraisals accurate? ›
Originally Answered: How accurate is Antiques Roadshow? It is mostly accurate. Valuations are an opinion, so if you ask 10 appraisers to evaluate the same item it's unlikely all will say the piece is $1,157.98.
How many people on Antiques Roadshow sell their items? ›
“Antiques Roadshow,” a mainstay on PBS for the last 25 years, is known for its jaw-dropping appraisals of collector treasures. But it turns out that most of the time, owners aren't actually selling their items. An estimated 90% of the items featured on the program aren't sold after their appraisals.
Antiques Roadshow guests stunned at £200k valuation for imperial Chinese robe. The owner revealed it had been brought to the UK by his wife's grandfather in the early 1930s after working as the general manager of...
How does an antique roadshow work? ›
The appraiser will tell you about your item. They will give you an approximate value. If the appraiser thinks your item is cool, they'll flag an Antiques Roadshow production person. If that person thinks your item is cool, then you get brought over for an in-depth review on camera.
How many people attend Antiques Roadshow? ›
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW sees about 3,000 people and our 70 to 75 appraisers appraise around 6,000 items per event.
Which Antiques Roadshow experts are married to each other? ›
Antiques Roadshow experts Marc Allum and Lisa Lloyd are married and now live together in a 15th-century Vicarage at the heart of Chippenham.
Is Antique Roadshow touring in 2024? ›
ANTIQUES ROADSHOW 2024 Production Tour Dates and Cities:
Wednesday, May 1 — Las Vegas, NV. Tuesday, May 14 — Bentonville, AR. Wednesday, May 29 – Littleton, CO. Monday, June 10 — Urbandale, IA.
Does the Antique Roadshow ever come to Florida? ›
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In Orlando, Florida, ANTIQUES ROADSHOW host Mark L. Walberg and appraiser Ken Farmer visit the Mennello Museum of Art to see works by curmudgeonly St. Augustine folk artist Earl Cunningham.
Does the Antique Roadshow come to California? ›
When ANTIQUES ROADSHOW cruises into Los Angeles, California, host Mark Walberg hits the beach with appraiser Gary Sohmers for a surfing collectibles safari. A weekly collection of previews, videos, articles, interviews, and more!
Is there an American Antiques Roadshow? ›
Antiques Roadshow is an American television program broadcast on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Public television stations.
