{"id":31148,"date":"2026-03-10T15:52:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T15:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propstore.com\/?page_id=31148"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:14:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:14:55","slug":"valuation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/propstore.com\/valuation\/","title":{"rendered":"Valuation"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script>\r\n    const landingNewAdditionsAuctions = [156400, 153173, 152213, 152843];\r\n    const landingNewAdditionsBuy = [124206, 141145, 144154, 101063, 162373, 77627, 51984, 81977, 154766, 128131, 120116, 125231];\r\n    const landingCurrentAuctions = [359];\r\n    const landingFeatured = [];\r\n    const landingMoreAuctions = [359];\r\n    const landingSold = [142874, 153582, 135806, 160006];\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat\">\r\n<div class=\"hero hero--static\">\r\n    <div class=\"hero__inner\">\r\n        <div class=\"hero__image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/content.propstore.com\/auction\/header+generic.jpg);\"><\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"hero__info\">\r\n            <div class=\"hero__info-item\">\r\n                <div class=\"hero__info-item-inner\">\r\n                    <div class=\"hero__static-title\">\r\n                        Appraisals and Valuations\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class=\"hero__static-text\">\r\n                    Propstore has provided appraisal and professional valuation services for collectors, institutions and production companies of all sizes since 1998.\r\n<br><br> \r\nWe also work with a group of trusted appraisers who specialize in advice and formal appraisals for Estate Tax, Donation, Insurance, Collateral Loans and IRS purposes. \r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n  <br><br><br><br>  \r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__grey\">\r\n<br><br>\r\n<div class=\"buy-auctions__text landing-cat__specialists-text1\">\r\n<p style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #2D2E41; \" class=\"p-l article__paragraph article__paragraph--big\" class=\"p-l article__paragraph article__paragraph--big\"><\/p>A valuation can serve as the basis for consignment, insurance, donations or taxation and \r\n    is indispensable for collection management and informed estate planning. Our team and network across the United States and UK oversee each aspect, accommodating requirements from attorneys, \r\n    executors, and other professional advisors.\r\n<br><br>\r\nBeyond valuations, we are able to provide other services needed to manage a collection, and the transition of collections from generation to generation. Whether you are looking for advice on a \r\n    private or corporate collection; have storage or shipping requirements; or are looking to sell part of your collection, Propstore is proud to offer a personable and seamless service.\r\n\r\n    <\/div><\/div>\r\n<!--<ul class=\"landing-cat__anchors\">\r\n    <a href=\"#trailer\" class=\"waves-effect btn-flat btn--rounded\">About Private Sales<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"#start\" class=\"waves-effect btn-flat btn--rounded\">Start Your Search<\/a>\r\n\t<a href=\"#case\" class=\"waves-effect btn-flat btn--rounded\">Case Study<\/a>\r\n    <a href=\"#specialist\" class=\"waves-effect btn-flat btn--rounded\">Contact Us<\/a>\r\n\r\n<\/ul>-->\r\n<!-- SPECIALISTS -->\r\n\r\n<!--<div class=\"auc-info__video\">\r\n<div><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/THsIf9dpvew?si=eI-oLHUaqOzD1wgO\" title=\"YouTube video player\" width=\"300\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n<\/div>  --> \r\n<!-- ABOUT SECTION END -->    \r\n    \r\n<!-- video section END -->   \r\n                        \r\n<!-- START YOUR SEARCH -->                        \r\n                        \r\n<!-- SPECIALIST  -->\r\n<!--<br><br>\r\n<div class=\"buy-auctions__row buy-auctions__row--buy\">\r\n<div id=\"harryhausen\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"buy-auctions__img\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/content.propstore.com\/auction\/header+generic.jpg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"buy-auctions__info\">\r\n<div class=\"buy-auctions__info-inner\">\r\n<div class=\"buy-auctions__title\">Case Study image\/text block.<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"buy-auctions__text\">Placeholder content for SL\/BA\/GG to input on  - maybe Harry Hausen, or other US collections can be used as case studies.<\/div> \r\n<a class=\"waves-effect waves-light btn modal-trigger is-ligged-false\" href=\"XX\">\r\n    <span class=\"btn__title\">Find Out More<\/span><\/a><br \/>&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>-->\r\n    \r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists\">\r\n<div id=\"specialist\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"whatsnew__title\">Meet our trusted associates<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-list\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.propstore.com\/auction\/helen-hall.jpg\" width=\"204\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-info\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-name h3\">Helen Hall<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-desc\">\r\nHelen Hall is recognized as one of the world\u2019s leading Film Memorabilia and Music Memorabilia appraisers with extensive historical knowledge of the market. Since launching Dig Appraisals in 2008, \r\n    Helen has appraised over $100 Million of Entertainment Memorabilia, handling thousands of iconic objects, props, costumes, instruments, lyrics, and other memorabilia. \r\n<br><br>\r\nA former Vice President of Entertainment Memorabilia and Iconic Collections at Christie\u2019s in New York and London, Helen worked on groundbreaking auctions, including Eric Clapton\u2019s Guitars, \r\nThe Estate of Marlon Brando, The Estate of Audrey Hepburn, and the Paramount Studios Star Trek Collection. \r\n<br><br>\r\nHelen is a Certified Member of the Appraisers Association of America, the highest qualification offered, as well as serving as a Board Member. All appraisals are USPAP \r\n(Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) compliant and meet the IRS requirements for Estate Tax filings and Non-Cash Charitable Contributions.\r\n<\/div>\r\n<a class=\"waves-effect waves-grey btn btn--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digappraisals.com\/\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"btn__title\">View Website<\/span> \r\n    <i class=\"icon icon--small\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path class=\"p-l article__paragraph article__paragraph--big\" d=\"M0.333984 6.16669V7.83336H13.334L8.75065 12.4167L9.93398 13.6L16.534 7.00002L9.93398 0.400024L8.75065 1.58336L13.334 6.16669H0.333984Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/i> <\/a>\r\n  \r\n<a class=\"waves-effect waves-grey btn btn--secondary\" href=\"mailto:info@digiappraisals.com\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"btn__title\">Contact Helen<\/span> \r\n    <i class=\"icon icon--small\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path class=\"p-l article__paragraph article__paragraph--big\" d=\"M0.333984 6.16669V7.83336H13.334L8.75065 12.4167L9.93398 13.6L16.534 7.00002L9.93398 0.400024L8.75065 1.58336L13.334 6.16669H0.333984Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/i> <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <!--  &nbsp;<a class=\"waves-effect waves-light btn hero__btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.digappraisals.com\/\">View Website<\/a>-->\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <!-- specialist 2 -->   \r\n<!--<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wallace-hodgson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/WH-at-CSK-Farewell-300x249.jpg\" width=\"204\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-info\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-name h3\">Wallace & Hodgson<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-desc\">Carey set up Christie\u2019s market leading Popular Culture department in 1985. During their two decades at Christie\u2019s, Carey and Sarah enjoyed both serving as Heads of the department and later as Consultants. They set up Wallace & Hodgson in 2009.\r\n<br><br>\r\nThey embrace all areas of entertainment memorabilia, offering clients a superior and comprehensive service. Carey and Sarah work globally, performing valuations, research and cataloguing, and advising on the purchase, sale and maintenance of collections.\r\n<br><br>\r\nWith a wealth of specialist knowledge, they have a unique and invaluable international network of contacts including archivists, curators, historians and authorities in all areas of this complex field.\r\n<br><br>\r\nWith their combined experience they have an unrivalled breadth of knowledge and are professional, discreet, discerning and trustworthy\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!--<a class=\"waves-effect waves-grey btn btn--secondary\" href=\"carey@wallace-hodgson.com\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"btn__title\">Contact Carey<\/span> \r\n<i class=\"icon icon--small\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path class=\"p-l article__paragraph article__paragraph--big\" d=\"M0.333984 6.16669V7.83336H13.334L8.75065 12.4167L9.93398 13.6L16.534 7.00002L9.93398 0.400024L8.75065 1.58336L13.334 6.16669H0.333984Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/i> <\/a>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"waves-effect waves-grey btn btn--secondary\" href=\"sarah@wallace-hodgson.com\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"btn__title\">Contact Sarah<\/span> \r\n<i class=\"icon icon--small\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path class=\"p-l article__paragraph article__paragraph--big\" d=\"M0.333984 6.16669V7.83336H13.334L8.75065 12.4167L9.93398 13.6L16.534 7.00002L9.93398 0.400024L8.75065 1.58336L13.334 6.16669H0.333984Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/i> <\/a>\r\n<br>-->\r\n<!--<a class=\"waves-effect waves-grey btn btn--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/wallace-hodgson.com\/\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"btn__title\">View Website<\/span> \r\n    <i class=\"icon icon--small\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path class=\"p-l article__paragraph article__paragraph--big\" d=\"M0.333984 6.16669V7.83336H13.334L8.75065 12.4167L9.93398 13.6L16.534 7.00002L9.93398 0.400024L8.75065 1.58336L13.334 6.16669H0.333984Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/i> <\/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>-->\r\n    <\/div><\/div>\r\n    \r\n<!-- SPECIALIST PS -->\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists\">\r\n<div id=\"specialist\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"whatsnew__title\">Meet the Propstore Specialists<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-text1 p-l\">With over 150 years of combined collecting experience, you\u2019re in the safe hands of true experts and enthusiasts. We care for every customer and every piece of history that comes our way.<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-list\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.propstore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/02082727\/preview-full-StephenLightsaber.jpg\" width=\"204\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-info\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-name h3\"><i class=\"icon\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"#flag-uk\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>Stephen Lane<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-desc\">Stephen Lane is the CEO and Founder of Propstore, having established the business in 1998. For nearly three decades Stephen has been a central \r\n    figure in entertainment memorabilia and has been a key driver in the transformation of the space from a cottage industry to a mainstream collectibles field with global participation. He is \r\n    today recognized as one of the world\u2019s foremost entertainment memorabilia experts and has a vast personal network of global industry contacts. During his career Stephen has unearthed some \r\n    of the greatest film and television treasures known to exist and has established relationships for Propstore with key partners and suppliers throughout the production and entertainment industry.\r\n    He continues to have a direct role in sourcing top content for Propstore, and regularly acts as the face of the business speaking to mainstream outlets across all media and continues to champion\r\n    the field and grow global awareness. Stephen oversees all of Propstore\u2019s activities in the U.K. and U.S. and is based in London.<\/div>\r\n<a class=\"waves-effect waves-grey btn btn--secondary\" href=\"mailto:support@propstore.com\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"btn__title\">Email Stephen<\/span> <i class=\"icon icon--small\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path class=\"p-l article__paragraph article__paragraph--big\" d=\"M0.333984 6.16669V7.83336H13.334L8.75065 12.4167L9.93398 13.6L16.534 7.00002L9.93398 0.400024L8.75065 1.58336L13.334 6.16669H0.333984Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/i> <\/a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-address\">Telephone: <a href=\"tel:+1 818 727 7829\">+44 (0) 1494 766 485<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.propstore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/03171205\/BA_Headshot.jpg\" width=\"204\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-info\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-name h3\"><i class=\"icon\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"#flag-usa\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>Brandon Alinger<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-desc\">Brandon Alinger is the COO of Propstore and has been with the company since establishing the U.S. division of the business alongside Stephen \r\n    Lane in 2007. Brandon manages the U.S. division of Propstore directly and works with the London team on global operations. He also works closely with many of Propstore\u2019s longest-standing \r\n    consignors and customers. Widely known in the collecting community as a treasure hunter, Brandon has located many pieces of film history that were previously thought to be lost. Prior to \r\n    joining Propstore, Brandon was a collector, researcher and aspiring film historian. He founded one of the first online prop research communities, the RPF, in the late 1990s. His knowledge \r\n    of film history led him to author or co-author several books including Star Wars Costumes: The Original Trilogy and Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie; total print distribution on his works \r\n    is over 40,000 copies. Brandon is based in Los Angeles.<\/div>\r\n<a class=\"waves-effect waves-grey btn btn--secondary\" href=\"mailto:supportla@propstore.com\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"btn__title\">Email Brandon<\/span> <i class=\"icon icon--small\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path d=\"M0.333984 6.16669V7.83336H13.334L8.75065 12.4167L9.93398 13.6L16.534 7.00002L9.93398 0.400024L8.75065 1.58336L13.334 6.16669H0.333984Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/i> <\/a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-address\">Telephone: <a href=\"tel:+4401494766485\">+1 818 727 7829<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n <br><br>\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-list\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/content.propstore.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/02083218\/preview-full-Costas_Chuck.jpg\" width=\"204\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-info\">\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-name h3\"><i class=\"icon\"><svg><use xlink:href=\"#flag-usa\"><\/use><\/svg><\/i>Chuck Costas<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-desc\">Chuck Costas is the VP of Business Development at Propstore, having joined in 2018. Chuck is a lifelong collector in multiple memorabilia categories \r\n    and was previously a Managing Director with 20+ years experience at a top global management consulting firm. Chuck is responsible for generating new business, managing studio-partner experiences\r\n    and processes, and project promotion. He is an expert in comic artwork and comic books, serves as Creative Consultant to the travelling Marvel: Universe of Super-Heroes exhibit, and has curated\r\n    original art exhibits since 2004 focused on comic book artist, Mike Zeck, in California, Maryland, and Florida. Chuck is based in Los Angeles.<\/div>\r\n<a class=\"waves-effect waves-grey btn btn--secondary\" href=\"mailto:supportla@propstore.com\" tabindex=\"0\"><span class=\"btn__title\">Email Chuck<\/span> <i class=\"icon icon--small\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <path d=\"M0.333984 6.16669V7.83336H13.334L8.75065 12.4167L9.93398 13.6L16.534 7.00002L9.93398 0.400024L8.75065 1.58336L13.334 6.16669H0.333984Z\"><\/path> <\/svg><\/i> <\/a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"landing-cat__specialists-item-address\">Telephone: <a href=\"tel:+4401494766485\">+1 818 727 7829<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div> \r\n         \r\n         <\/div>        \r\n  <br><br><br><br>    \r\n         \r\n<!--div class=\"landing-cat__jotform\">   \r\n<div id=\"form\">&nbsp;<\/div>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/jsform\/241065138279156\"><\/script>\r\n <\/<!--div>-->\r\n<!-- SPECIALIST END -->           \r\n        \r\n\r\n    \r\n\r\n   \r\n                        \r\n        \r\n                        \r\n    ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Appraisals and Valuations Propstore has provided appraisal and professional valuation services for collectors, institutions and production companies of all sizes since 1998. 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