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METIVERA ADVISORY

Objects of consequence. Carefully understood.

Independent appraisal and thoughtful documentation for the objects you collect, protect, and pass on.

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Erica Berner, founder of METIVERA Advisory

MEET The Founder

An eye for craftsmanship. A commitment to clarity.

Erica's background in product development shaped a lasting interest in how objects are made. At METIVERA, that curiosity informs careful examination, research, and documentation.

About Erica →
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START WITH PHOTOGRAPHS

Remote Assessments

Desktop appraisals and remote assessments may be suitable for some objects and purposes. We’ll review suitability before confirming the scope.

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A clearer understanding begins here.

Services tailored to the object and the question.

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Personal Property Appraisals

A documented opinion of value developed for an agreed purpose.

Insurance documentation
Estate-related needs
Collection planning
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Condition Reports

A detailed record of an object’s visible condition at the time of examination.

Documenting wear and repairs
Purchase or resale preparation
Collection records
Discuss a Condition Report
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Valuation Services

Value analysis tailored to your question, market, and intended use.

Understanding current value
Resale decision support
Collection review
Discuss Your Valuation

Not sure which report you need?

METIVERA ADVISORY

The right report.
For the right reason.

Start with the question you need answered.

Understanding the resale market

Condition &
Resale Valuation

“What could my bag sell for?”

Preparing to sell or consign
Understanding condition & authenticity
Exploring current resale value

You receive
Authentication, documented condition findings and a researched resale-value conclusion.

Documenting value for a purpose

Formal
Appraisal

“I need value documented for…”

Insurance coverage
Estate planning or settlement
Another agreed intended use

You receive
A signed appraisal report with a defined scope, relevant research and a value conclusion suited to your purpose.

Tell us why. We’ll guide you.

We’ll help you choose the appropriate service before work begins.

A resale assessment does not replace a purpose-specific appraisal. Remote suitability and report requirements are confirmed during intake.

Tell us about your piece.

Share your contact details, describe your request and upload clear photographs for Erica’s review. Service and scope are confirmed after review.

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From your first question to your final report.

The scope is tailored to your object, your purpose, and the information available.

01

Define the assignment

First, we clarify what you need to know, who will use the results, and the appropriate scope of work.

02

Examine & document

We record relevant characteristics and condition, using an in-person examination or client-supplied photographs where appropriate.

03

Research & analyze

We evaluate relevant market evidence and explain how the available information supports the conclusions.

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Report with clarity

You receive documentation suited to the agreed assignment, including relevant assumptions and limitations.

Let’s begin with your questions.

Tell us about your object and the purpose of your assignment.

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