Following The Standard Procedure
Every appraiser from the show Antique Roadshow understood they should follow the standard procedure of their occupation. However, many small appraiser shows had appeared for several years, and they also followed the process. The story they had found in the art would make the show more attractive for people to watch.
Two-Dollar Painting
The boy had a long trip to Richmond, Virginia, to find the worth of his two-dollar painting. Those who were amateur at antiques would sometimes seek an outside appraiser before considering the object valuable.