Appraisal Services in Illinois
18 of the 938 antique stores we track in Illinois have on-site appraisal services. Appraising is a separate, credentialed skill from buying and selling, and most antique shops that sell furniture and glassware don't offer it — a detail no map search surfaces. Every listing here has appraisal confirmed as an actual service on the business's own website, not assumed from "we buy antiques" signage. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.
Altamont 1
Main Street Antiques & Collectibles FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
6 S Main St, Altamont, IL 62411-1134
Brookport 1
Unique Antiques Appraisals
3516 Strawberry Rd, Brookport, IL 62910-2324
🕒 Hours: MON-THURSDAY 10AM-5PM. Closed: Fri - S
Davis Junction 1
Gizmo's Sportscards Appraisals
111 Harvest Glenn Dr, Davis Junction, IL 61020
Elgin 1
Family Legacy Estate Sale FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisalsConsignment
267 Stagecoach Dr, Elgin, IL 60124-3825
Evanston 1
Glastris Antiques & Estates Brokers Appraisals
1563 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201-4421
Farmer City 1
Main Street Antiques FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
115 S Main St, Farmer City, IL 61842-1453
🕒 --> --> 6 - 8 South Main - Altamont, IL 62
Galesburg 1
The Galesburg Antiques Mall Co. Multi-dealer mallJewelry & coinsAppraisalsOpen Sunday
140 S Prairie St, Galesburg, IL 61401-4605
🕒 Monday to Saturday: 10am-4pm
Joliet 1
Chamblee's Antiques Collectibles FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisalsConsignment
40 S Midland Ave, Joliet, IL 60436
Lincolnwood 1
A Little Unlimited FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
7301 N Lincoln Ave Ste 119, Lincolnwood, IL 60712-1757
Ottawa 1
Main Street Estate Sales Jewelry & coinsAppraisalsConsignmentOpen Sunday
421 East Stevenson Road, Ottawa, IL 61350-9541
🕒 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Quincy 1
Old Town Antiques FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
1885 Hampshire St, Quincy, IL 62301
South Beloit 1
L & B Coins & Collectibles Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
462 Gardner St, South Beloit, IL 61080
🕒 Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm
Springfield 1
Watches, Coins and Antiques, Etc. Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
2195 J David Jones Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62707-5721
Sterling 1
Gold Flag Coin & Antiques Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
605 Ave G, Sterling, IL 61081
Virginia 1
An Ambiance Antique Shoppe Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
632 S Stowe St, Virginia, IL 62691-1204
Wheeling 1
A Phoenix Art Woodworks FurnitureAppraisals
500 Harvester Ct Unit 7, Wheeling, IL 60090
Wilmette 1
West End Antiques Appraisals
619 Green Bay Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091-2505
Winfield 1
Antiques of Winfield FurnitureAppraisals
27W461 Beecher St, Winfield, IL 60190-1253
Also in Illinois
- Antique Malls95
- Antique Furniture Stores156
- Antique Jewelry & Coin Shops98
- Antique Stores Open on Sunday43
- Antique Consignment Shops20
Good to know about appraisal services
How much does an antique appraisal cost?
A free or low-cost verbal opinion on one item is common at shops that offer appraisals, but a formal written appraisal — the kind insurance companies or the IRS accept — typically runs $50-150 per hour or a flat $25-75 per item, with a full estate or collection appraisal running several hundred dollars depending on the number of pieces.
Do antique stores appraise items for free?
Some do a quick, informal verbal estimate for free as a way to build a relationship with a potential seller, but that's not a documented appraisal you can use for insurance or a sale. Anything you need in writing — for probate, insurance riders, or resale documentation — almost always carries a per-item or hourly fee, even at shops that waive it for a casual walk-in look.
Where to sell vintage records?
Independent record shops, music collectors, and antique dealers across Illinois frequently buy vintage vinyl collections. There are currently 18 listed buyers and specialty shops in the state looking for classic albums in good condition. Contacting local dealers before visiting helps ensure they are currently purchasing your specific music genres.
Where to buy vintage engagement rings?
Estate jewelry stores and vintage boutiques across Illinois carry authentic antique and estate engagement rings from various historical eras. Our directory lists 18 antique dealers throughout the state specializing in fine vintage jewelry. Shopping at established local stores allows you to inspect gem quality and verify metal purities in person.