SCAA uses only qualified experts in the field of art, antique and personal property. Standards of qualifications necessary to meet the International Society of Appraisers (ISA), American Society of Appraisers (ASA), American Appraisers Association (AAA) as accredited or certified members. Additional noted experts in the field of a particular item could be curators, forensic scientists and other qualified individuals acceptable to SCAA's Board of Governors.

These experts will inspect and determine the credibility based on their education, experience and research. Once they formulate an opinion as to the item they will sign an official certification document.

A signed official certification document becomes the basis of SCAA's 'Certification of Credibility'.

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