A free estimate rarely comes without a motive.
Search "antique valuation" and you get a row of free estimates. Read the fine print: almost all come from dealers who want to buy your piece on the spot. Whoever tells you what it is worth while also wanting to buy it has a reason to value low. That is not bad faith, it is their business model.
AntiqBot buys nothing. Our estimate is based on current market data from auction houses like Catawiki, Bernaerts and Christie's, not on what we would want to pay for it. That makes us the only party with no reason to undervalue your piece.
The question is not whether an estimate is free. It is whether the person estimating benefits from a low price.
Upload a photo and receive a neutral estimate with market context within 1 to 2 minutes, before you sit down with a dealer or auction house.
A neutral value in three steps.
Why an independent check pays off.
When you sell, there is money on the table. A neutral value is your insurance against a lowball offer.
Questions about independent valuation.
Why is an independent valuation better than a dealer's free estimate?
A dealer profits by buying low and selling high. Their free estimate is the start of a purchase. AntiqBot buys nothing, so our value is neutral and based only on the market.
Does this replace a certified appraisal?
No. For legally binding purposes, such as inheritance or insurance, a certified expert is still required. AntiqBot gives you a fast, grounded market value to decide and negotiate with.
What do I do with the result?
You use the value to test an offer. If a dealer bids far below market value, you know it. For a high-value piece, an auction (Catawiki, Bernaerts) often returns more than a direct sale.
Know it yourself, before you sell.
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AntiqBot estimates are indicative and based on current market data. For legally binding appraisals we refer to a certified expert.