Type: General
Source: Dragon #347
You can accurately discern the date of an art object and sell it to a proper establishment for a higher-than-normal rate.
Prerequisite: Int 13, Appraise 4 ranks, ability to cast arcane spells.
Benefit: You gain a +1 bonus on Appraise checks. By succeeding at a DC 20 Appraise check, you can discern the approximate age of a nonmagical art object (any treasure that isn't coins, gems, or jewelry). If you succeed at this check, you may sell the item to a college, museum, school, or university for more than its actual value, depending on the age of the item. You may only attempt the special Appraise check once. You must sell the item to an academic institution, and not to an individual, merchant, or shop. The age of the item determines how much more you can get for it, as shown on the following chart. Your DM might adjust the listed years to better match the age of his campaign world.
| Object's Age | Extra Value |
| <100 years | - |
| 100-199 years | +1% |
| 200-499 years | +5% |
| 500-999 years | +10% |
| 1,000-1,999 years | +15% |
| 2,000+ years | +20% |
Special: If you belong to an affiliation (Player's Handbook II, page 163) that is an academic institution (a college, museum, school, or university), you may instead sell items at the normal amount to gain a +1 to your affiliation Score for every 2,000 gp you forgo (to a maximum of +10).