In a message dated 2/10/02 2:37:07 PM, al_knoll@PACBELL.NET writes:

<< Step 2.  Get the numbers, J&D, Marty Hoch, research the sunday papers from

Seattle, LA, Denver Salt Lake Portland SF, SJ, Albuquerque, Houston, Dallas.

All or most available on the web.  Get sales info if possible.  Create a

"standard" letter that explains your predicament that you mail to the

prospective data suppliers with a self addressed stamped envelope for them

to mail you their actual sales price. >>

Years back I had to prove the value of my wrecked '73 Thing in court.

I hired a professional auto appraiser.  I think it cost me around $75, but he
did all the research and came up with a list of similar Things which had sold
in the past year.

He carried some association certification or such and is even available to
testify in court if needed.

It may be worth the cost to be able to present an independent professional
appraisal to the insurance company.

Steve Lashley
SKL Enterprises Inc.
http://EuroCampers.com
636-797-9015
636-789-2127 fax