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    Business ProfileforMIR Appraisal Services, Inc.

    Appraiser
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    5/5stars

    Average of 5 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    1 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 4/5/2019

    Years in Business: 30

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    Founded in 1994, MIR Appraisal Services, Inc. provides independent appraisal and advisory services for religious, educational, commercial, non-profit, and municipal organizations, as well as national and international private collectors. We specialize in appraising fine art from Old Masters to contemporary objects, antiques, furniture, and decorative items. We regard comprehensive research and analysis to be the most important aspects of the appraisal process. Our appraisers place a value on items by analyzing the current state of the market for comparable items as well as taking into account their provenance and examining their historical significance.
     
    Our reports are written by qualified appraisers according to the standards set forth by the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) and in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). 

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    307 N Michigan Ave Ste 308, Chicago, IL 60601-5302
    BBB File Opened:
    2/26/2001
    Years in Business:
    30
    Business Started:
    1/26/1994
    Business Incorporated:
    1/26/1994
    Accredited Since:
    4/5/2019
    Licensing Information:
    • International Society of Appraisers
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Hours of Operation

    Primary

    M:
    By Appt. Only
    T:
    By Appt. Only
    W:
    By Appt. Only
    Th:
    By Appt. Only
    F:
    By Appt. Only
    Business Management
    • Mr. Farhad Radfar, President
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Farhad Radfar, President

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Farhad Radfar, President

    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    10/20/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Order Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    MIR Appraisal was asked to facilitate the sale of some artwork that belonged to me. The artwork was appraised at $36,000. When he emailed me a contract to sign, I made several request for edits and I also asked if we could discuss some of the terms of the engagement. He was irritated that I requested the edits and consequently refused to act as the agent to facilitate the sale.I was informed that there was an outstanding $8,000 invoice for shipping costs and storage fees. I refused to pay for this invoice considering I never agreed to these costs.I am requesting that MIR Appraisal, ************************* and, ******************************* release my artwork.
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    Customer Reviews

    5 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    robert m

    5 stars

    04/01/2024

    They did a great job with artwork and also with ***** and flatware. They also hooked me up with an art restoration service that did a great job. They did extensive follow up with me as well. Highly recommended.

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