July 27, 2019

9th Circuit Court Rules Auction House Appraisals NOT Adequate

BREAKING NEWS: Court ruling July 26th 2019:

HUGE NEWS!  It again demonstrates the need for independent appraisers.  This is why my profession and expertise are so important.  We are unbiased and have the skill set/competency that will hold up in a court of law.  Auction houses can be biased and have sinister motives.

Wondering what your collection is worth?

Get an independent appraisal of your sports cards and memorabilia from Michael Osacky.

Read court ruling below:

https://www.isa-appraisers.org/about/blog/details/381/pivotal-court-ruling-affirms-primacy-of-personal-property-appraisal-profession-t

Michael Osacky

Founder of Baseball in the Attic and Lead Appraiser at PSA, Michael Osacky has more than 30 years of experience in the hobby, providing independent, USPAP-compliant, and ISA-accredited appraisals for sports cards and memorabilia across all major sports.

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