I am pleased to offer my highest recommendation for The Appraisal Group and its lead appraiser,…read moreDavid Goldberg, for their exceptional professional services provided to the Katrina National Memorial Foundation (KNMF) Museum and the Free People of Color Battle of New Orleans War of 1812 (FPC) Museum Collection. David conducted a comprehensive, meticulous appraisal of three major archival collections--The Katrina List, The Enslaved/History in Bondage Collection, and The Katrina Collection--as well as the extensive three-volume FPC archival collection documenting over two centuries of Louisiana and Creole history. His work demonstrated an extraordinary command of archival valuation, historical context, and museum-grade documentation standards. Throughout the process, David was thorough, patient, and deeply committed to understanding not only the financial value of the materials but also their cultural, historical, and educational significance. He spent considerable time reviewing thousands of items--photographs, drawings, manuscripts, oral histories, media formats, artifacts, and genealogical records--with accuracy and respectful attention to detail. His written reports were clear, well-organized, and professionally formatted, and they now serve as essential documents for KNMF's insurance coverage, institutional partnerships, fundraising efforts, and long-term preservation planning. David's expertise has elevated the standing of both the KNMF and FPC collections within the wider museum and academic communities, strengthening our ability to safeguard and share these histories with future generations. I am deeply grateful for the outstanding service provided and highly recommend The Appraisal Group to any institution seeking trusted, knowledgeable, and culturally sensitive appraisal work for archival or museum collections. R. Omar Casimire Founder & Chief Curator Katrina National Memorial Foundation Free People of Color Battle of New Orleans War of 1812 Foundation

David is very professional and knowledgeable about what he does he helped me out tremendously will…read morego back to him and will prefer people to him

I inherited some fine jewelry from my grandmother and I took a sapphire bracelet to Ira for an…read moreappraisal. Not only was he super nice and accommodating, but he also really knows his stuff. The appraisal only took about a day, was very reasonably priced, and Ira was really helpful in walking me through different options for selling my jewelry if that's the route I want to take. Great experience. 10/10, highly recommend.

April, 2026. He owes my family over $9,000…read more "A jeweler in the US has been arrested on suspicion of stealing almost $40,000 from customers who asked him to appraise or sell their valuables. Ira Savoie, aged 71, is alleged to have stolen items including a Rolex and an antique gold pocket watch. Savoie, owner of Savoie Fine Jewelry in Metairie, near New Orleans, Louisiana, faces four counts of felony theft between $5,000 and $24,999, two counts of bank fraud and one count of exploitation of the elderly, according to Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. Investigators say one victim, a 61-year-old man, was told a diamond ring had sold for $10,500 and a 74-year-old woman was told five gold coins had sold for $20,526. Savoie is described on his LinkedIn profile as an independent certified gemologist appraiser. He was arrested on 25 April and is being held at the Jefferson Parish Correctional Center in Gretna, according to sheriff's office records."

Conscientious, hard working, trustworthy, and professional. They know how to promote a sale,…read moreattract a crowd, and get maximum value for an estate - really know what items are worth and likely to sell for. They'll produce a well organized event that gets the job done and leaves both family and customers happy. ps their clean out service at the end is more than worth it. Hassle free experience.

From the owner: We are locally owned and operated in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana and operate from New Orleans to…read moreBaton Rouge and everywhere in between. We’re dedicated to making life’s transitions a little easier. We specialize in estate sales, downsizing, and clean-out services with a customer-first approach that puts compassion and professionalism at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re handling a family estate, moving, or simply looking to simplify, our team works closely with you to maximize value and handle the details from start to finish. We pride ourselves on clear communication, trustworthy service, and treating every home as if it were our own. With deep local roots and a commitment to our community, Early Bird Estate Services is here to take the stress out of the process—so you can focus on what matters most.

We had a contract on a beautiful house in New Orleans. Richie was chosen by the bank to do the…read moreappraisal. The rest is history. He spent about 15 minutes on the property. When we received the appraisal, we were shocked. His appraisal came in almost 20% below our contract price, and more than 25% below the 2006 appraisal (in a neighborhood that has been flat since then). In the report, he chose comparable properties that were complete in comparable--in much riskier neighborhoods, in much worse condition, with much less land. Banks right now are very risk averse, so make sure they hire someone qualified the first time. We have had to find a new lender. Richard "Richie" Brisset is an absolute hack of an appraiser. Beg your bank not to use him.

I have used many jewelers in my years but Ramsey's is perfect for me. I inherited some items and…read moreneeded to have them cleaned up, appraised and some needed new settings. Paola was awesome in helping me pick out the perfect setting for my engagement setting. I dont always pick the right thing for me and eventually I am not satisfied. She was very easy to work with and listened to what I liked. She was able to get them to modify the 4 prong setting to a 6 prong setting for the item I selected. Everything was NO PROBLEM. I have used them for repair also. They are thorough and timely! Paola is the BEST!!!! I feel very safe with leaving my items and there is a JPSO deptuy on site as well. I love my new ring!!! THANKS

I've been a Ramseys customer for a few years now, I had some beautiful pieces my mom passed down to…read moreme from Ramseys that my dad had bought. So when my husband and I started thinking about rings I knew where to go. Courtney was our sales associate and I couldn't imagine it being a better experience. From start to finish she had an optimistic answer for every question. She informed us of every single option, we had no doubts when we made our decisions. We have been back and bought probably 5 pieces from her and have never been disappointed. I've also had to get repairs and she always makes us feel valued. Thanks to Ramseys for the beautiful selection but thank you SO much to Courtney for being the best sales person we could ask for. We are definitely lifetime customers!

If you're trying to sell, and you want to get the lowest appraisal for your property, go with this…read morecompany. They do a horrible job of finding comps and there's a reason they charge so little for an appraisal--they wouldn't get any business otherwise.

Ricardo went out of his way to help us with a prepurchase appraisal. He got us the information…read moreneeded to complete our paperwork quickly and efficientl, even going so far to add forms submitted by the seller for permit purpose which certainly helped us to get a better understanding of the property. Kudos for the extra steps in our behalf!

Ridiculous low appraisal I had an appraisal done in order to…read moresecure a Home Equity Line of Credit by Capital One Bank. Ten years ago my house appraised for $530,000 and since then Lakeview real estate has dramatically increased. Lots are selling for $185,000 to well over $200,000 and this company low $@!#% my property for $415,000. Not sure if its a game that the banks playing or the lack of knowledge on the part of the appraiser, but my appraisal was way off the mark. I would not recommend this company to anyone wanting to get an accurate fair appraisal.

Juneau is a nice enough guy. He just shouldn't be doing appraisals. Like the previous reviewer, I…read morewas going through a government/corporate move. I picked Juneau based on my realtors recommendation. At the time of the appraisal my house had been on the market for 36 hours. We had already gotten two asking price offers and were under contract for 12,000 over asking. I told Juneau all this and he came back in like 24 hrs appraising my house for 10,000 under asking. Juneau didn't use any of my appraisals that I suggested and instead used appraisals from a worse neighborhood near my neighborhood. Don't use Juneau. Find someone else

We had 2 independent appraisers for my house as part of a corporate process. Red flags raised as…read morepart of this appraisers assessment led to ordering a 3rd independent appraisal. The difference between this appraiser's assessment and others was that his was $125,000 lower!!! Shocking! If my company didn't have a multiple independent review process, and a system that raises red flags, this would not have come to light. Absolutely would not use this appraiser.

Had two fender necks leveled- one turned out ok , but they really screwed up the expensive Warmoth…read morewith stainless frets. Had to replace nut, re level lower frets. Plus, the assistant guy is real rude. Third shop in new Orleans that did crummy work.

Once again, I am writing a review for my partner. He had his acoustic guitar "repaired" by another…read moreshop in town and they...let's say, overcorrected, and the saddle snapped. After asking around for the best luthier in town, he was steered to Todd. Not only did he repair the guitar to its former glorious sound, it turns out that he probably sold the guitar to E back in the early 80s when he worked for a now defunct music store. Great prices, friendly staff, walls full of instruments and a floor full of vintage amps. Fun for the whole family.