[Jewelry making - Article 00910] - Re: [Orchid] Appraiser Liability

[SLewis]

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    Appraising should be taken very seriously as several members here
    have suggested. Unfortunately there seems to be some misconceptions
    regarding appraisals and the degrees of liability involved. 

    I would strongly suggest that any of you that are interested in the
    dynamic changes going on in the jewelry industry keep informed by
    joining a professional appraising network where fact can be
    separated from fiction by some of the leaders in the jewelry
    industry. You do not have to be an appraiser to join ----------just
    a quest for additional legal & scientific knowledge generally not
    covered in other forums. 

    One of the in depth articles discussed recently is the platinum
    issue. One of the members has been instrumental in delving into the
    problems of what can be marked as platinum now being reviewed by the
    FTC. Incidentally the FTC has extended their deadline until Oct 12th
    for comments. This is a direct result of the Appraisal Group
    requesting an extension on behalf of jewelers who may have received
    the information late in the trade journals and/or because of the
    recent hurricanes. There will be at least one more announcement
    before the end of the year from the appraisal group that will have
    worldwide significance. 

    The cost is about $100 a year or a lifetime membership for about
    $600. If you are interested in expanding your professional jewelry
    and legal knowledge you can contact the following:

    http://members.aol.com/aisnetwork/AISFTCG.htm 

Scott Lewis
Member AIN-AIS --member only-no financial interest


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