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Sergeant David Schlueter grew up in Anoka MN, served in the active duty military for 20 years, lived abroad for ten years and traveled around the world. With his formal education and on the job training he has gained a great appreciation for antiques, art, jewelry, coins and collectibles. David specializes in appraising and teaching.
Completed training for Certified Personal Property Appraiser in accordance with U.S.P.A.P. standards (the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) in the State of Minnesota. I received training in appraising principles, methodology, ethics, report writing, business practices, legal proceedings & depositions at Continental Auction and Appraisers School, Mankato, MN.
I've taught appraising your antiques and collectibles, jewelry appraising, coin appraising & trash or treasure for the Anoka-Hennepin School District. The Community Education Department is dedicated to lifelong learning, involving people and enriching communities.
I've taught appraising your antiques and collectibles for Wayzata public schools, Adult Community Education. Wayzata Community Education Department strives to offer a wide variety of learning opportunities for adult students who are always eager to learn.
I've taught appraising your antiques & collectibles at the St. Louis Park Community Education. A partnership between the City of St. Louis Park and St. Louis Park Community Education. Their mission is to enhance the quality of life through lifelong learning and empowerment of people.
I am authorized to do appraisals in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) of the Internal Revenue Service title 26, volume 14, section 20.2031-6 (valuation of household and personal effects) and IRS publications 526 & 561, form 8283 (charitable contributions).  
​I've completed over 5 years of college and trade school which included studies in insurance, writing, public speaking, finance, business management, personnel management, leadership, asset security, military logistics, mechanical, electrical and general studies at Dunwoody College Of Technology,  Pikes Peak Community College & Fort Lee VA Army Logistics Center.      
My on the job training includes studies in antiques, collectibles, tools, books, electronics, military gear, depression & modern glassware, china & dishware, figurines, stamps, vintage toys, camera equipment, household property, folk art, trench art, counterfeit & reproduction identification, advanced internet syntax for research, multi-platform sales and eCommerce.
Besides appraising the art mentioned on my home page, I have formal training in fine art, art medium & art history from Anoka-Ramsey Community College and have personally done copper engraving, etching, aquatint, stone lithograph, silkscreen, linocut & woodblock prints, three dimensional sculptures from various mediums, drawings with pastel, pencil & charcoal and stained glass with lead & copper.
​I am a G.I.A. Applied Jewelry Professional graduate which included studies in diamond and gemstone color, clarity, cut, carat weight, grading and how they affect a gemstone’s value, the differences between treated, laboratory-grown, and imitation stones, jewelry sales, jewelry design, style, and manufacturing features, lore, and characteristics of colored gemstones.
I can identify precious gemstones like diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds from simulants, including identification by thermal conductivity and reflectivity. I can distinguish precious metals such as 800, 830 & 925 sterling silver; 10K, 12K, 14K, 18K, 417, 585, 750, etc. gold and 900 & 950 platinum. I have appraised mourning jewelry, tribal and ethnic jewelry as well as thousands of pieces of costume jewelry. I have training on faux silver such as German Silver, Nickel Silver & Alpacca Silver.
I am an experienced numismatic appraiser. I can identify thousands of U.S. & foreign coins and currency without research. Includes coins from the P, D, S, W, C, CC, D & O United States mints and foreign, confederate, obsolete & U.S. B.E.P. currency. I also appraise U.S. & foreign Silver, Gold & Platinum Bullion. I am a member of the ANA and NGC. I have collected coins since I was 10 years old. 
I worked as an antique dealer at four antique stores in the Minneapolis Metro area. Besides being an antique dealer, I did research on antiques, folk art, trench art, vintage glass, china, collectibles, fakes & reproductions. While evaluating thousands of items, my peers have been generous in teaching me the appreciation for historical artifacts, family heirlooms and ​ephemera.
For the past 15 years ​I have appraised numerous antique and modern musical instruments including accordions, glockenspiels, harmonicas, banjos, ukuleles, bass guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, pianos, keyboards, organs, harps, flutes, clarinets, violins, xylophones & trumpets.
I've volunteered for appraiser related work at non-profit, faith based and community center organizations. If you are involved with a non-profit that has such a need, please contact me. I enjoy working with people of ALL faiths & participating in the community.
My eBay store has attained both "Power Seller" & "Top Rated Seller" status which is awarded to sellers that consistently provide the best buying experiences to their customers. I have done e-commerce sales since the year 2000.
​I'm a retired Army Platoon Sergeant (Senior Non-Commissioned Officer) of 20 years, Active Duty Army 1981 - 2001. While in the military I maintained an exemplary record of service and humbly received numerous medals, awards & commendations. I was in the 101st Airborne, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Armored Divisions Germany, Presidio of Monterey CA, SHAPE Belgium and Ft. Lewis WA.

Organizations I am a member of


​TRUST VETS unites business professionals and entrepreneurs who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Finding Veteran Professionals is easy by searching our trusted network of top-rated Veteran Professionals.
​Premium member of Kovels (the antique experts), which has been repeatedly consulted for their expertise and experience in court cases. Kovels are arguably the authorities on antiques and collectibles in this country
Member of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. The MIA enriches the community by collecting, preserving, and making accessible outstanding works of art from the world’s diverse cultures. Inspiring wonder through the power of art, free admission.
Member of the Minnesota Artists, which offers Minnesota-based artists a central gathering place on the Web, and offers the public a new way to explore art and get to know artists. A project of The McKnight Foundation and Walker Art Center.
​First Edition member of the Highpoint Center for Printmaking which is dedicated to advancing the art of printmaking. Its goals are to provide educational programs, community access, and collaborative publishing opportunities to engage the public and increase the appreciation and understanding of the printmaking arts.
Member of the Briar Press community of over 73,000 letterpress printers, book artists, and press enthusiasts. The site is dedicated to the preservation of letterpress-era equipment and the art of fine printing.
Member of Heritage Auctions, the third largest auction house in the world. Their knowledgeable staff of over 100 experts and 300 additional service-oriented professionals and suite of services, help customers develop the best collections possible.
Gold Member of The American Numismatic Association, a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to educating and encouraging people to study and collect coins. The ANA serves the academic community, collectors and the general public with an interest in numismatics.
​​Member of the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). The world's largest and most respected third-party coin grading & authenticating company. NGC is the official grading service of the ANA.
Premium member of the Paper Money Guaranty Co. (PMG), the most comprehensive third-party paper money grading and encapsulation service. Proud to be the most preferred, most trusted paper money grading service for today's collectors. 
Member of the American Society for Testing and Materials. ASTM is an international standards organization that develops and publishes technical standards for a wide range of materials including metals used in the production of counterfeit antiquities such as White Brass, Nickel Silver, Paktong and Alpacca Silver.    
​Member of Collectors Weekly, a resource for people who love vintage and antiques. At Collectors Weekly, you’ll find: In-depth information on more than 1,600 vintage and antiques categories. Collectors Weekly publishes original features, interviews, Show & Tell, where you can share your favorite vintage items and antiques.
Member of the Main Street ecommerce marketplace. A group of more than 250,000 international sellers that are involved in how public policy issues affect the internet merchants for the ecommerce world.
Member of the The World Gold Council which is the market development organisation for the gold industry. Our purpose is to stimulate and sustain demand for gold, provide industry leadership, and be the global authority on the gold market.
Member of the ​Platinum Guild International (PGI) which is a marketing organisation which was created in 1975 with the vision to develop the global platinum jewelry market as a new demand source for platinum.