Written appraisals, for valuation, donation, estate or insurance purposes, have a minimum charge of $50. Standard appraisal fees are $50 per hour.  Appraisal fees for items requiring research begin at $5 per item and escalate, depending on the research time required.

Ray Walsh has performed appraisals for a variety of institutions, including Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village, Hope College, Michigan State University, and Bowling Green State University.  He has also done appraisal sessions for libraries, such as Burton Historical Collections, Detroit Public Library, Marshall Public Library, Coldwater Public Library, Okemos Public Library and other organizations.