Well, it seems like it's time to move on from my current employer and go off on my own, mostly due to new management. I was thinking of getting a small shop for appraisals and doing some gold buying.Any tips for those that decided to go solo?
Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2005 11:10 am Posts: 299 Location: Illinois
Are you a GG? Being an ICGA would be a good route if you are already a gemologist. If not a GG that will have to be first step which will be quite a different route. Do you have appraisal experience? I worked for a store in Illinois and got a gig traveling from store to store for appraisals. Low overhead.
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Yep, I'm a GG and been doing appraisals for 10 years. Been looking at the Master Valuer program but funds are be a bit tight. I think theirs only 5 or so GG's in the city so their's not much competition and most only do appraisals for the business they work for.
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Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:22 pm Posts: 21602 Location: San Francisco
Bear in mind that the Master Valuer Program is based on the writings of Anna Miller. Her books are still available and very, very useful for a beginning, or seasoned, appraiser: Click on the pics for more info:
Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2005 12:22 pm Posts: 21602 Location: San Francisco
What instruments do you use?
Main desk where I meet with clients, I have 2 scopes (dark field and immersion), OPL Spectroscope on my right and scale, polariscope, refractometer, mm gauge, camera on the left. Another desk across the room with GemmoRaman and computer. Behind me is a printer, diamond dock and LWSW cabinet.
My walls are book shelves, with all the books I've collected over the past 40 years.
I have less then you lol. Just have the basics that I needed for my GIA course and a cheap scope but currently looking around for something better and the elusive master stones.
Joined: Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:43 pm Posts: 60 Location: Carmichael, California
Sorry for the late response.
Look at the mastervaluer website (http://www.mastervaluer.com). The Mastervaluer course is the best way to get you involved in the appraisal industry quickly and accurately. Written by Anna Miller (who also wrote the two books referred to below). Please give us a call for more information or enrollment assistance. 1-800-731-1122 Thanks Mel Huth vice President MasterValuer International
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