Gibson Banjo appraisal?

I know someone who was given/found don't remember, a Gibson Banjo, it is in pretty rough condition, missing the tailpiece etc, any good sites or places here in New York where Banjo can get appraised??

You could ask over at the Banjo Hangout: http://www.banjohangout.org/
If you post a picture there, somebody will be able to tell you something about the instrument, or at least where to get an appraisal.

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