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THE MONTANA APPRAISAL FAIR

Do You Have the Next Big Find?

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Do You Have the Next Big Find? 〰️

Bring your fine art, collectibles, toys, heirlooms, and other interesting/valuable items to the Montana Appraisal Fair!

No chemicals, firearms, or jewelry

Receive a verbal evaluation from Celebrity Appraiser Timothy Gordon and Auctioneer Grant Zahajko.

Scroll below to learn more and Book Your Spot Today!

EVENT DETAILS

When: Friday, November 14 from 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Where: The History Museum, 422 2nd Street, Great Falls MT, 59405

Price: $15/Item

Item Limit: Up to 4 Appraisal Items per Group

Event: Approx. 5-10 minute verbal appraisals of valuable items from professionals in a public setting. Up to 30 items seen/hour with announcements made throughout. The History Museum and gift shop are open during the event!

This event is FREE to spectators. Enjoy the venue and listen for announcements on rare and unusual items!

Appraiser Timothy Gordon Specialities Include:

  • Art

  • Celebrity Collectibles

  • Western History

  • Any and all interesting and potentially valuable objects!

Auctioneer Grant Zahajko Specialties Include:

  • Sports Cards

  • Comic Books

  • Toys & Memorabilia

  • Any and all interesting and potentially valuable objects!

Enjoy the History Museum’s exhibitions and gift shop while you wait for your appraisal and learn more about The Foundation from staff, volunteers, and our organization table!

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RUNDOWN OF APPRAISAL FAIR

  • Enter the History Museum with your item(s) approximately 5-10 minutes before your time slot (parking surrounds the building)

  • If you have a larger item, please go to the check in table first and staff or volunteers may assist you entering the building.

  • Check in at the table near the front entrance to get a program for your time slot.

CHECKING IN

  • Wait for staff or a volunteer to call your number and guide you to the table of either Appraiser Timothy Gordon or Auctioneer Grant Zahajko with your item(s)

  • Enjoy learning more about your item(s) for approximately 5 minutes.

  • Once finished, consider allowing staff or volunteers to photograph your treasure!

GETTING YOUR APPRAISAL

Please note these are verbal evaluations done for entertainment purposes only. The value estimated is the opinion of the Auctioneer or Appraiser and holds no legal baring. For the full disclosure statement, please click Learn More.

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