I want to compliment and thank you for the job you have done in the development and streamlining of The Loupe. I have been doing appraisal work for about thirty- five years (I earned my G.G. in 1987), and your creation of this software is the best I have ever used.

As you know, my company Gemological Services International, is a subscriber of The Loupe. In the past couple of years that I have been using your software I have grown my repetitive business by over 300% and I will tell you that the advantage your soft- ware has given me is beyond measure! Every upgrade you initiate gives us a little more edge in the market. I do appraisals daily for all the insurance companies., of course, and I am sure you know that USAA is one of the most demanding in terms of detail, and how it is reported. I have picked up a lot of business from retail stores who have done their own appraisals in the past, only to have them kicked back for inadequate reporting. I have received many referrals for USAA appraisals the last couple of years, and I credit your software for that. Because of The Loupe we have been able to take GSl to a level of business I could only have imagined.

On a personal note, I would like to say that I have enjoyed my association with you and your son, and with the contract work with Heritage Appraisers. Your company is first class, and I hope to continue working with you until I finally retire.

— Miles Dowd, President Gemological Services International

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