How Do I Get a Verbal Appraisal? Do you only have an item or two? Bring them to one of Verdan Appraisals’ events for a verbal appraisal. Learn why you need a verbal appraisal from Verdan Appraisals, a leading authority on antiques and art appraisals. We suggest that you attend one of Verdan Appraisals’ antique appraisal shows as a cost-effective solution. Verdan Appraisals presents numerous shows each year. Most venues hosting Verdan Appraisals' events offer one free appraisal per person with admission and $25 per appraisal for additional items. If the item is too big to bring to an event, Verdan Appraisals can appraise your item from a photograph. View Verdan Appraisals’ current event schedule to see when they will be in your area. Verdan Appraisals’ appraisal events are held worldwide..