(1) except as otherwise specified in this statute, value means the market value of the property at the time & place of the crime, or if that can't be reasonably determined, the cost of replacement of the property within a reasonable time after the crime

(2) whether or not they have been issued or delivered, certain written instruments, not including those having a readily ascertainable market value, will be evaluated as follows:

(a) the value of an instrument constituting an evidence of debt, including, but not limited to, a check, draft or promissory note, will be considered the amount due or collectible thereon or thereby

(b) the value of any other instrument which creates, releases, discharges or otherwise affects any valuable legal right, privilege or obligation shall be considered the greatest amount of economic loss which the owner might reasonably suffer because of the loss of the instrument

(3) the value of a gambling chip, token, imitation currency or similar device is its face value

(4) The value of the wildlife listed in ORS 496.705 (Damage suits for unlawful killing of wildlife) is the amount of damages as specified in ORS 496.705 (Damage suits for unlawful killing of wildlife)

(5) When the value of property cannot reasonably be ascertained, it shall be presumed to be an amount less than $100 in a case of theft, and less than $500 in any other case

(6) The value of single theft transactions may be added together if the thefts were committed:

(a) against multiple victims by similar means within a 30-day period; or

(b) against the same victim, or two or more persons who are joint owners, within a 180-day period