Many people forget the conclusion as soon as the appraisal is done. In fact, that sheet (or that record) is a long-term asset—used well, it's worth more than the agarwood itself.
The appraisal conclusion, plus source, aroma, and photos, becomes an "ID card" for this piece. We talked earlier about building a collection archive—the appraisal record is exactly the hardest column in it: for your own future reference, to show friends, or to present when selling, you'll have documentation.
When you negotiate a transfer with a clear appraisal record, the other party has less room to haggle, because you've first made clear "what it is and roughly where it came from." Vague material is easy to lowball; clear things carry their own confidence.
If this appraisal finds it's doctored material, write down the conclusion—next time you encounter similar features you'll have a reference, and you won't pay tuition for the same trick again. Accumulate enough records and your "pitfall-avoidance library" grows on its own.
Appraisal conclusions go out of date, but the understanding of "what I saw clearly this time" does not.
It's recommended to keep an electronic backup (photos plus text), and also jot it down in your collection notebook. The public-benefit appraisal process is simple—just come to the store; the 9.9 yuan mainly saves you from pitfalls you might hit later.
Explain your specific situation clearly, and we'll give the corresponding judgment and advice—sourcing, personal use, and appraisal are all welcome.
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