Shawn Vuocolo ISA AM
This is a professional service. Your fee is quoted up front.
Protect What Your Collection Is Really Worth
Formal, USPAP-Compliant Appraisal Reports for Insurance, Estate, and IRS Purposes — Prepared by an ISA Accredited Appraiser with a Specialty in Vintage Sports Memorabilia.
Your collection represents real financial value. Whether you're scheduling items on an insurance policy, settling an estate, planning a charitable donation, or simply protecting what you've built over a lifetime — a credible, defensible appraisal report is the foundation everything else depends on.
Finding Nostalgia provides formal written appraisal reports for:
Insurance coverage — establish replacement value so your policy actually covers your loss
Estate planning & asset documentation — accurate valuation for equitable distribution and probate
IRS non-cash charitable contributions — fully compliant documentation satisfying IRC §170(f)(11) requirements, prepared to withstand IRS scrutiny
Collection management — maintain accurate records of asset value over time
WHY FINDING NOSTALGIA
Not every appraiser understands the sports memorabilia market — and not every memorabilia dealer understands appraisal standards. Finding Nostalgia sits at the intersection of both.
Shawn Vuocolo is an ISA Accredited Member (International Society of Appraisers) with five years of credentialed practice and a background in financial services and investment advising. That combination means your appraisal report is grounded in both market expertise and financial and regulatory fluency — the kind of documentation that holds up when it matters most.
Every report is prepared in compliance with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) and reflects current, market-supported valuation methods.
ISA Accredited Appraiser — verified credential, renewed 2025
USPAP-Compliant reports prepared to professional standards
Specialized in vintage sports memorabilia
Independent and unbiased — no conflict of interest
Nationwide service — remote appraisals available with proper documentation
APPRAISAL FEES
A professional appraisal report is an investment in protecting your assets. The cost of a credible, defensible report is modest compared to the insurance coverage secured, the estate documentation required, or the IRS deduction supported.
Fees are structured based on the scope of the assignment:
Single items or small collections (1–3 items) are typically quoted as a flat fee
Larger collections are billed at an hourly rate
An initial consultation is provided at no charge to assess your items, clarify the purpose of the appraisal, and give you a firm fee quote before any work begins.
IRS non-cash charitable contribution appraisals are prepared in full compliance with IRC §170(f)(11) requirements, providing the documentation your tax filing depends on.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
🚫Finding Nostalgia does not provide free or informal value estimates.
All services are professional, research-based appraisal reports prepared for official use — insurance, estate, IRS, or legal purposes.
If you have a genuine appraisal need, we encourage you to reach out. A consultation is a step in the right direction.