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Appraisal Services in Michigan

7 of the 798 antique stores we track in Michigan 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 Michigan page.

Bloomfield Hills 1

Nostalgia Antique Appraisal Services Appraisals

7 W Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-0462

+12485900130 Website

Girard Twp 1

Antique Stoves Appraisals

410 Fleming Rd, Girard Twp, MI 49092-9660

+15177673606 Website

Grand Haven 1

Vintage Green Antiques FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals

7 N 7th St, Grand Haven, MI 49417-1504

+16164025901 Website All Grand Haven antique stores

Livonia 1

Town Peddler Craft and Antique Mall Multi-dealer mallFurnitureAppraisalsOpen Sunday

35323 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI 48150-1455

+17345132577 Website All Livonia antique stores

Midland 1

Collector's World Jewelry & coinsAppraisals

1022 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640

9899416991 Website All Midland antique stores

Pittsfield Twp 1

Schmidt's Antiques FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals

5138 W Michigan Ave, Pittsfield Twp, MI 48197-9047

+17344342660 Website

Troy 1

Judy Frankel Antiques FurnitureJewelry & coinsAppraisals

1748 Northwood Dr, Troy, MI 48084-5521

🕒 Mon-Fri 11am-4pm

+12486494399 Website All Troy antique stores

Call ahead and ask if it's verbal or written. A quick verbal estimate on an item you bring in is often free or cheap, but a written appraisal for insurance, estate, or IRS donation purposes usually runs $50-150 per hour or a flat $25-75 per item, and needs a certified appraiser, not just a store clerk with an eye for it.

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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 Michigan frequently buy vintage vinyl collections. There are currently 7 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 Michigan carry authentic antique and estate engagement rings from various historical eras. Our directory lists 7 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.