What does “object passport” mean?
It is a living, owner-maintained record that travels with the antiquity: its sources, acquisition, condition, documents, provenance, and later history. It is not government-issued or proof of authenticity or title.
Does Gavelogue bid for me?
No. It is independent decision support and recordkeeping. Bidding and payment remain with the seller or auction house.
Does it work with my auction house?
Gavelogue is designed around the terms and listing language collectors encounter at houses such as Freeman's, RR Auction, and Sotheby's, with a general fallback for other sources. Bring in permitted listing material and Gavelogue opens a reviewable draft; extraction varies, manual correction is always available, and named references do not mean affiliation or endorsement. Gavelogue does not log in to, fetch from, scrape, or monitor those sites.
How does Gavelogue estimate shipping?
It uses the object category, dimensions and weight when available, value and insurance needs, sale location, destination, packing requirements, and any published house or carrier information. The result is a range with its basis shown—not a guaranteed quote. Once the auction house or carrier supplies a quote, that amount should replace the estimate.
Does Gavelogue convert currencies?
No. One selected currency applies to every amount in a record. Convert listing prices, your plan, fees, invoices, and owner-recorded values independently before combining them.
Does it authenticate or value objects?
No. It helps you organize source-linked claims, questions, expert records, and owner-entered values without pretending to replace a qualified professional.
Is this financial or investment advice?
No. Gavelogue is for general informational, educational, recordkeeping, and recreational collecting purposes. Its calculations and checklists are not recommendations to bid, buy, sell, hold, insure, or value an object. Verify material facts and consult qualified professionals before acting.
Where is my collection stored?
The iPhone app stores its records locally. If you choose the desktop companion, the records you create there are stored in Gavelogue's hosted database under your signed-in account. The two collections do not automatically synchronize yet.
Can I use Gavelogue without an iPhone?
Yes. Sign in to the desktop companion to create, edit, organize, and delete object passports in your browser. Camera and screenshot scanning remain iPhone features for now.
Can I leave if I change my mind?
Yes. Export and backup are trust features, not hostage features. The app produces portable PDF, CSV, and local backup files.