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Marvin Pierschbacher
Marvin was born in Northeastern Brazil, South America to Baptist parents working as missionaries’ for their church. Living in Brazil and fluent in Portuguese, Marvin developed a keen interest in gems from going to the mines and cutting centers. Marvin graduated from the G.I.A. in diamond grading, colored stone grading and gem identification in 1997.
His first business venture was in the Brazilian mining industry. His love for cutting gem stones, and jewelry design led him to television as a show host for live television in 2001.
As one of the original founders of America’s Value Channel, Marvin brings his belief in value, quality and the best prices anywhere. He has a great TV audience because of his love in presenting fine designer jewelry as well as some of the most unusual and magnificent estate jewelry found in the world. Marvin wants the customer to create their own one of a kind jewelry by matching loose gem stones with some of the finest quality mountings.
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Rod Lovell
Rod brings to America's Value Channel his academic PhD in Sales and Marketing from Canterbury University in New Zealand in 2003 as well as his Gemological Accredited Jewelry Program degree from the G.I.A. in 2004.
Just out of college and while studying for his jewelry degree, Rod explored the television home shopping hosting and found his calling. His talent for explaining his gem stone knowledge to a captivating audience coupled with his selling skills, Rod has enjoyed a great career as a show host. In 2007 Rod joined America's Value Channel as the host for his nightly show, The Designer Gallery. His program is tailored around the concept of bringing one of a kind jewelry that can be created at home with the beauty and value that any high-end retail jewelry store would be proud to have in the showcase.
Rod spends most of his off time with his two children and family. He enjoys the great outdoors, playing golf and when he gets a chance to try his luck with “Texas Holdem”.
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Don Davis
For thirty years Don has been working in the television industry. For more than a decade he has been working as a host and guest for various networks and has compiled an impressive record of well over a billion dollars in sales. His passion has always been collectibles with an emphasis on coins. As a true hobbyist he is as fascinated with the history surrounding each coin as he is in the value and collectability of the coin.
On-Air Don is constantly sharing his knowledge of history and many unusual facts not only concerning the coins but of the stories surrounding the subjects and the development of each coin. His fans and collectors continually comment on how well he explains exactly what you are seeing instead of just “selling”. Don consistently strives to make his show enjoyable, entertaining and informative. He has a very casual manner which lets you know he truly loves what he does.
When not on TV Don is pretty much a home-body enjoying his family which includes his wife, a 15 year old daughter and 5 year old son which keeps him going most of the time. If you get the chance to meet him you will realize that what you see on TV is exactly what you get, down to earth, an off center sense of humor and someone that truly enjoys people.
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Ray Taylor
While a Fine Arts Major at the University of South Florida, Mr. Taylor began his public speaking career at the Salvador Dali Museum in 1983. "I was quite lucky to be a Charter Member of the first group of Docents. I'll never forget opening day!. The Founders, Mr. Reynolds Morse and Mrs. Eleanor Morse had given us a wonderful series of educational lectures. It was quite an honor. “From there, Mr. Taylor moved to Honolulu to sell Asian art at Images International of Hawaii.”From 1985 to 1997 I was able to see the creation of over 200 print editions, all by the finest artists in Hawaii: Otsuka, Caroline Young, and Gary Hostellaro. Dining in Maui with Mr. Frederick Hart (Creator of the Tympanum at the National Cathedral) is one of my fondest memories. I'll never forget shaking Erte's hand at the New York ArtExpo."
In 1997, Mr. Taylor became an auctioneer aboard cruise ships - 178 cruises in all ! " By 2001, I was ready to switch to the land based ballroom auctions. In 2005, I moved into television and never looked back. In 2010, I was lucky enough to have my own show. It seems the harder I work, the luckier I get !"
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Tommy Nicholas Varzos
As any one who has seen Tommy 'live' will attest Tommy combines auctioning with entertainment. His live persona is compelling. 30 Years of onstage auction experience is enhanced by an in-depth knowledge of fine art. Tommy started conducting live daily entertainment auctions on-stage at Caesars Casinos. He was quickly recruited to help start the Art Auctions that take place on board Cruise Ships worldwide.
While subsequently conducting auctions for a national publisher of fine art, Tommy recognized that his auctioneer skills would be enhanced with more historical and art comparative content. So, Tommy attended CSUS and Cambridge UK to earn Magna cum Laude degrees and certificates in Colour Theory, Communications, and The Dutch Masters.
Tommy also currently sells at live auction Millions of Dollars in luxury real estate. He is licensed as an Auctioneer and Broker in many American states. He has been a work associate of Ray Taylor for over a decade. Call in and say hello when he’s on-air. You’ll be please to hear him respond to your questions about artwork.
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