Appraisal Services in Maine
11 of the 306 antique stores we track in Maine 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 Maine page.
Falmouth 3
Araby Rug Galleries Appraisals
305 US-1, Falmouth, ME 04105
Foreside Antiques FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisalsConsignmentOpen Sunday
48 US-1, Falmouth, ME 04105
🕒 Sat 9:30am-4pm, Sun 10am-1pm
G.W. Bell Antiques FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
124 Gray Rd, Falmouth, ME 04105-2018
Rockland 3
Bruce E Gamage Jr Antiques Jewelry & coinsAppraisalsOpen Sunday
467 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841-3336
Hall's Antiques FurnitureAppraisals
432 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841-3344
Maritime Antiques Jewelry & coinsAppraisalsOpen Sunday
395 Main St, Rockland, ME 04841
Arundel 1
Armada Antiques & Collectibles Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
1680 Portland Rd, Arundel, ME 04046
Brunswick 1
Atlantic Time Antique Clocks Multi-dealer mallFurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
14 Maine St, Brunswick, ME 04011-1101
Gray 1
Barn on 26 Antiques Jewelry & coinsAppraisals
361 Shaker Rd, Gray, ME 04039
Kennebunk 1
Americana Workshop FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals
111 York St, Kennebunk, ME 04043-7104
Oxford 1
Hall and Sons Antiques & Collectibles FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisalsConsignment
1447 Main St, Oxford, ME 04270-3327
Also in Maine
- Antique Malls34
- Antique Furniture Stores52
- Antique Jewelry & Coin Shops33
- Antique Stores Open on Sunday21
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 Maine frequently buy vintage vinyl collections. There are currently 11 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 Maine carry authentic antique and estate engagement rings from various historical eras. Our directory lists 11 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.