The Australian Memorabilia Association understand many collectors would like values on their collectables and unique items of memorabilia and are concerned about the possibility of damage or theft to these valuable pieces. We can do a ‘written valuation’ for insurance or resale purposes for you.
Valuation details
If the valuation is to be done electronically, we would require a jpg. image of the item (no smaller than 400X400 pixels), and as much detailed information as possible including:
- Amount paid for the item
- Signature(s) on the item
- Limited edition number, if applicable (ie: #451 of 1000)
- Description of item
- Certificate of Authenticity (does it have one, if so, from whom?)
Professional Fees
- Single Item Valuation: From $80.00 + GST
- Two Item Valuation: From $140.00 + GST
- Three or more Item Valuation: From $70.00 per item + GST
or 5% of the total assessed value (for collections valued at $50,000 or more), whichever is greater, up to a maximum fee of $7,500 + GST (applicable to collections valued up to $200,000).
Valuation Fees are negotiable for public institutions or private collectors with extensive collections.
Valuations off site start at $350.00 plus GST. Contact us by email or phone for a quote.
The AMA has been engaged to provide valuations in family law matters and insurance claims including fire and flood losses and has delivered expert evidence and reports in court proceedings and dispute resolution matters.
If interested in booking this service, please email details of the product(s) to be valued to valuation@amaonline.com.au
Please Note: The valuation service the Australian Memorabilia Association provides is strictly for insurance or replacement purposes.
Mark Handel – Memorabilia & Collectibles Expert
Mark Handel, originally from Philadelphia began collecting baseball cards in 1968 laying the foundation for a lifelong passion for sport and memorabilia. Over the decades his interest evolved into deep expertise across a wide range of collectible categories including sports memorabilia, trading cards, model cars, vintage newspapers, and historical collectibles.
Mark has owned and operated several successful businesses in both the United States and Australia building a reputation as a trusted authority within the memorabilia industry.
In 1999, Mark developed a turnkey sports memorabilia operation through Sports Online / Wide World of Sports Memorabilia which quickly became Australasia’s largest online retailer in its field. The business formed major partnerships with Channel Nine and News Limited and worked closely with leading sporting codes across Australia to produce high-quality licensed memorabilia.
During this time, Mark coordinated exclusive signing sessions with some of the world’s most iconic athletes including Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Joe Frazier, and players from Australia’s 2003 and 2007 World Cup-winning cricket teams, along with numerous other sporting legends.
With over 25 years of industry experience, Mark has valued thousands of collections for private collectors, dealers, estates, and insurance companies. His expertise spans autograph authentication, trading cards, model vehicles, vintage print media, coins, stamps and a broad spectrum of collectible assets across sport, entertainment, and historical fields.
Mark also has specialised expertise in handwriting and signature analysis. He provides professional, independent opinions on the authenticity of signatures, applying established handwriting examination principles to assess structure, flow, consistency, and provenance.
He has acted as an Expert Witness delivering formal reports and independent opinions for legal, insurance and dispute resolution matters involving memorabilia valuation and signature authenticity.
Following the sale of his business interests in 2012, Mark transitioned into providing independent valuation and advisory services across Australia and internationally.
He is currently the Head of the Australian Memorabilia Association where he provides leadership and trusted expertise across the memorabilia and collectibles industry further reinforcing his standing as a recognised authority in valuation, authentication, and expert witness services.
