Specialist Track • Secondary Market & Appraisal Governance
Estate, Antique & Trade-In
A comprehensive masterclass on the fine jewelry secondary market. Learn how to accurately date and attribute period jewelry, evaluate trade-ins to set fair acquisition offers, produce rigorous fair market vs. liquidation appraisals, authenticate maker hallmarks and prevent reproduction fraud, navigate AML compliance, and run highly profitable in-store buying events.
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• 10 Field Modules • 40 Visual Frameworks • Daily Huddle Cards • Quizzes • 8-10 Hours
• 10 Field Modules • 40 Visual Frameworks • Daily Huddle Cards • Quizzes • 8-10 Hours
Course Modules & Field Guide Curriculum
Module 1 • Specialist Track
Verified SOP
Verified SOP
Module 1: The Secondary Market: Why Estate, Antique, and Trade-In Are Distinct Categories
Module 2 • Specialist Track
Verified SOP
Verified SOP
Module 2: Reading a Piece: Period Styles, Construction Techniques, and Hallmarks
Module 3 • Specialist Track
Verified SOP
Verified SOP
Module 3: Dating and Attribution: Putting the Clues Together
Module 4 • Specialist Track
Verified SOP
Verified SOP
Module 4: Trade-In Evaluation: Setting a Fair Offer Without Under- or Over-Paying
Module 5 • Specialist Track
Verified SOP
Verified SOP
Module 5: Appraisals for Estate and Trade-In: Fair Market Value, Retail Replacement, and Liquidation Value
Module 6 • Specialist Track
Verified SOP
Verified SOP
Module 6: Authentication: Spotting Reproductions, Alterations, and Fakes
Module 7 • Specialist Track
Verified SOP
Verified SOP
Module 7: The Consignment and Auction Pathway: When to Sell In-House vs. Refer Out
Module 8 • Specialist Track
Verified SOP
Verified SOP
Module 8: Legal and Compliance Considerations: AML, Stolen-Property Checks, and Buy-Sell Documentation
Module 9 • Specialist Track
Verified SOP
Verified SOP
Module 9: The Trade-In Sales Conversation: Turning an Old Piece Into a New Sale
Module 10 • Specialist Track
Verified SOP
Verified SOP
Module 10: Capstone: Running an Estate and Trade-In Buying Event
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