Robert Murray Stamp
Shop,
Edinburgh
VALUATIONS
The vast majority of valuations we carry out are free. These are
where people arrange to bring their stamps, covers, collections, or
accumulations
in to our shop
for us to have a quick look. This can sometimes be done there and then,
and
appointments are not necessary but are certainly recommended. It
provides
the client with an
indication
of their property's value, as well as some idea as to how it could be
sold,
whether we would be interested in buying it ourselves, or it might be
best sold through auction, and so on. In
the
first instance, depending on the type and quantity of material, such a
valuation would probably be a bit vague, and would not be written, but
in most cases it satisfies the initial requirements.
Should an offer be required for us to buy, or if an approximation
is required of the likely price in auction, then no charge is normally
raised.
If a written valuation is needed (the commonest reasons for this
are for the winding-up of an estate, or for insurance, although many
other
reasons occur) then we would provide a printed valuation, and a fee
would
be raised (see below). Our valuations are accepted by lawyers,
insurance
companies, courts of law, Customs & Excise, and the Inland Revenue.
If you have to travel any distance to visit our shop, you should
telephone beforehand. If you are unable to visit our
premises,
and intend to send material to us, you must contact us in advance.
Please never send us lists, photocopies, or scans, by post or by email,
without our agreement.
Any visits we make away from our own premises are normally charged
according to our scale of fees below.
In the first instance, we are always happy to give general or
specific
advice.
SCALE OF CHARGES FOR VALUATIONS
Visits are charged at a basic fee of £10, plus £30
per hour (including travelling time), plus out-of-pocket expenses and
transport
costs, all plus v.a.t.
Valuations on our own premises are charged either on the basis of
time at £30 per hour, or on a percentage of the value (2.5% of
the
first £100., 1.75% of the next £900, and 1.25% thereafter).
We would confirm the basis for the fee before starting the valuation.
These
charges are in addition to the £10 basic fee, and v.a.t. is
added.
Last updated Wednesday 14 May 2008.
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