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Clothing appraisals in New Jersey for donations, estate tax, divorce, and probate, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises vintage clothing, designer garments, everyday apparel, accessories, and costumes across New Jersey, including Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton.
Their customer service is OUTSTANDING… I’d give 10 if possible!
By far the best of the best when it comes to an appraisal company
The final report was thorough, well organized, and clearly explained the methodology and reasoning behind the valuation
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT CLOTHING APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEW JERSEY COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional clothing appraisals across New Jersey for a wide range of purposes, including charitable donations, estate tax reporting, divorce proceedings, and probate. Whether you are donating a designer wardrobe to a nonprofit and need an IRS-compliant qualified appraisal, settling an estate that includes vintage or luxury apparel, dividing marital assets that encompass high-value clothing collections, or navigating probate for a decedent's personal property, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, well-documented valuations that hold up to scrutiny. As part of our broader personal property appraisal services, clothing appraisals are conducted in full compliance with USPAP standards and IRS guidelines.
AppraiseItNow serves clients throughout New Jersey with both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to get a credentialed valuation regardless of where your clothing assets are located, from Newark and Jersey City to Princeton and Camden. For remote appraisals, clients submit photographs and item details through our streamlined online process, while onsite appointments are available for large collections or items requiring hands-on inspection. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
Our appraisers evaluate a wide spectrum of clothing and apparel, from everyday wardrobe collections to rare and high-value fashion pieces. New Jersey clients bring us items spanning a broad range of categories, including:
While our appraisers handle broad wardrobe inventories for estate and divorce purposes, we also specialize in individual high-value pieces where condition, provenance, and market comparables require careful, item-by-item analysis. New Jersey's proximity to New York City's fashion market, including auction houses such as DOYLE and Sotheby's that regularly serve Garden State consignors, gives our appraisers strong insight into regional pricing trends and comparable sales data for luxury and vintage apparel.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, estate attorneys, executors, divorce attorneys, financial advisors, nonprofit organizations, and private clients across New Jersey who need credentialed, defensible clothing appraisals for legal, tax, or insurance purposes. Whether you are an executor managing a complex estate in Bergen County or an individual donating a vintage fur collection to a charitable organization, our appraisers are equipped to meet your needs with accuracy and professionalism.
What New Jersey clients say we are known for
Across 27 published New Jersey appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
By far the best of the best when it comes to an appraisal company. Truly professional owner who provides a detailed appraisal in an efficient and better than expected delivery time. A must GO TO Company. Would recommend to anyone.
Clothing Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I had a great experience with AppraiseItNow. I needed a formal insurance appraisal for a very unusual and difficult-to-value Pokémon collectible, and their team handled the process professionally from start to finish. Communication was responsive and helpful throughout, and I really appreciated that they took the time to understand the rarity, provenance, and unusual nature of the item rather than treating it like a routine appraisal. The final report was thorough, well organized, and clearly explained the methodology and reasoning behind the valuation. I was very happy with both the finished appraisal and the overall experience working with their team. I’d absolutely use AppraiseItNow again for another specialty collectible appraisal and would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional insurance appraisal.
Memorabilia & Collectibles Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
I used AppraiseItNow for the first time last month and I was extremely pleased with the results. I needed an appraisal done for insurance purposes and the level of detail about each of my antique furniture pieces was thorough and very helpful in my being able to get the highest amount possible from my insurance company for the antique items that were damaged. I could see that they spent time making sure that the information she included was correct and current for my antique furniture items in the current market. The team responded to my emails timely to answer any questions I had. I would highly recommend Appraise It Now to get a thorough and professional appraisal done on antique items. I do intend to use them again for other antique furniture and jewelry that I have. Job well done! 😃🤗
Antique Furniture Appraisal for Insurance Claim
It is a pleasure to work with Joe and his team. They communicate every step along the way and made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised. It was all done in a timely manner and the final report is easy to understand. I highly recommend their services.
Gun Appraisal for Probate
This team is so easy to work with. They are very professional and pleasant, and respond quickly to any questions. They are knowledgeable and complete their appraisal quickly. I feel their fee is reasonable for the work they do. They are properly licensed, so I feel they can be trusted, especially after speaking with them. It is clear they know what they are talking about. Their process is easy to follow and complete. I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team and look forward to working with them again.
Personal Property Appraisal for Estate Distribution
I was skeptical at first, but the company exceeded all of my expectations. The team responded quickly to every question, and the service was excellent. They’re now my go to source for my collection. I’ve used them twice already, and I plan to use them several more times.
Firearms Appraisal for Personal Use
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
Insurance schedules use replacement value, the cost to buy comparable garments at retail, while tax and estate work uses fair market value, what the pieces would actually bring from a willing buyer. Replacement figures often run several times higher, so using an insurance schedule in an estate or tax filing overstates the value.
For modest donations, yes, with reasonable fair market values. Once the claimed deduction for an item or group of similar items exceeds $5,000, IRS rules require a qualified appraisal reported on Form 8283, Section B. High-end designer donations reach that threshold faster than most donors expect.
At clear market value as of the decedent's date of death, the standard N.J. Admin. Code 18:26-8.8 applies to all property subject to the transfer inheritance tax. For significant wardrobes, furs, or couture collections, a retrospective date-of-death appraisal supplies the supportable figure the return needs.
When a formal inventory is required, yes. New Jersey law directs the personal representative to have a just appraisal made by two discreet and impartial persons, an unusual rule compared to most states. We can coordinate valuations that satisfy that requirement for estates where the court orders an inventory.