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"Members of the Association of Machinery and Equipment Appraisers (AMEA) are individual machinery and equipment appraisal professionals who have demonstrated their proficiency through testing and peer review. AMEA accredits and certifies its metalworking machinery appraisers through continuing education and written tests, and develops industry standards."

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Types and Definitions of Appraisals

ORDERLY LIQUIDATION VALUE APPRAISAL

An opinion of the expected gross dollar amount to be realized at an orderly negotiated sale held within a reasonable period of time as of the date of the appraisal.

FAIR MARKET VALUE APPRAISAL

An opinion of the gross dollar amount to be realized between a willing buyer and a willing seller, in the open market, assuming that neither party is under compulsion to buy or sell, and both are fully aware of all relevant facts as of the date of the appraisal.

IN-PLACE VALUE APPRAISAL

An opinion of the Fair Market Value which is the gross dollar amount to be realized between a willing buyer and a willing seller, in the open market, assuming that neither party is under compulsion to buy or sell,both are fully aware of all relevant facts, as installed for intended utilization as of the date of the appraisal.

NEW REPLACEMENT COST VALUE APPRAISAL

An opinion of the amount it would cost, F.0.B. the new manufacturer's plant, to purchase a new item of like quality and specifications in the open marketplace. When such an item is unavailable in the marketplace, the appraiser should use his or her best judgment in estimating a value as of the date of the appraisal.

AUCTION VALUE APPRAISAL

An opinion of the expected gross dollar amount to be realized at a professionally conducted and promoted public auction sale as of the date of the appraisal.

DESKTOP OPINION

A professional opinion of value based on materials or information supplied to the appraiser and evaluated without the benefit of viewing the assets. It is also a tool to determine the need for an appraisal or the scope of an appraisal. Desktop opinions should clearly be marked as a "professional opinion" and stated that is not an appraisal.

Our appraiser is competent, ethical and dedicated to
upholding the highest professional standards. He is involved
in the marketplace daily, actively buying, selling and
appraising machinery and equipment, and can provide you
with the best method of valuation to fit your appraisal needs.

UNIVERSAL METALWORKING EQUIPMENT
5815 Armour Drive
Houston, Texas 77020
Phone: (713) 675-4145   Fax: (713) 675-1294
E-mail: michaelf@ume-inc.com

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