MTS Journal

2006  •  Volume 22  •  Issue 2

The MTS Journal is the LEADING voice for Machinery and Technical Specialties valuers. Published by ASAʼs MTS Committee, the MTS Journal is written both for the appraiser who values equipment and for those who have a professional interest in the subject.
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Articles from this Issue

Editor's Corner

A special note from the Editor of ASA’s MTS Journal.
PAGE 2 Jack Beckwith, ASA

Chairman's Perspective

News from ASA’s Machinery and Technical Specialties Committee.
PAGE 3 R. Lee Robinette, ASA

MTS Governor's Report

Important information and updates from MTS Discipline Governors.
PAGE 5 Jack Washbourn, ASA

Valuation of Machinery and Equipment in China

This article focuses on China Appraisal Society's valuation of machinery and equipment with a focus on imported second-hand equipment.

Value In Use Vs. Value In Exchange

The article addresses the author's experience with the subject of ''value in use" and ''value in exchange"a^ applied to industrial personal property.
PAGE 14 Robert S. Svoboda, PE, ASA

A Forgotten Research Tool

This article explores other resources useful to appraisers in addition to what's found online.
PAGE 30 John A. Matthies, ASA

ASA: Strength In Numbers

This article talks about the importance of membership and allied professionals.
PAGE 32 Nicole M. Stango

The Top 7 Reasons to Join ASA in New York

This article talks about the benefits of an ASA membership, specifically for NY professionals.

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

This article shares important insights into the aircraft valuation industry.
PAGE 45 Leslie H. Miles, Jr.