What is the American Society of Appraisers (ASA)?
The ASA is an international, independent, not-for-profit teaching, testing and certifying appraisal society. It represents the multi-disciplines of the valuation profession — including personal property and numismatics.
Why use an ASA-accredited numismatic appraiser?
- High, tested standards. Each appraiser must take and pass tests in ethics, principles of valuation, the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and numismatics. Only after completing these rigorous exams can an individual be accredited by the ASA.
- Reports third parties accept. Only a professional numismatic appraiser can write a comprehensive report to the client — a report that can be sent to a third party such as a lawyer, accountant or insurance company.
- Proper background for a wide range of services. The ASA's coursework, testing and verification give the appraiser the background to perform estate, insurance, donation and litigation appraisals.
Joel J. Forman's standing in the ASA
Joel J. Forman is an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with a specialty in numismatics, and holds a Masters of Science in Valuation Science — the theory of valuation — along with four personal-property valuation courses from the ASA. See the complete record on the qualifications page.
Verify credentials before you hire: accreditation in numismatics, a written contract, and a fee that is never a percentage of the collection's value — three checks that separate professional appraisers from interested parties.
Next: read frequently asked questions or contact Joel J. Forman to discuss your collection.