Charles Pharr, ISA CAPP — Certified Appraiser of Personal Property

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Practical information for consignors, collectors, executors and bidders — from how auctions work and what things are worth to appraisals, estates and the personal property market.

CollectingAugust 17, 20172 min read

5 Signs It Might Not Actually Be an Antique

To the untrained eye, the difference between an item that is truly an antique and one that is just a reproduction can be hard to determine. Unfortunately, there is no...
CollectingJune 19, 20174 min read

Antique Firearm Care: To Clean or Not To Clean?

There is a lot of debate about how to properly care for antique items, especially ones that used to be functional— like historical firearms. In the case of antique firearms,...
CollectingFebruary 23, 20174 min read

5 Unique Celebrity Auction Items

For collectors and individuals with specialized interests, auction items present a world of opportunity. Goods for sale at auctions run the gamut of collection interests, from classic fine art to...
CollectingDecember 20, 20165 min read

Auction Sales: The Weird and Wonderful

The world of antiques is full of surprises. From gorgeous Victorian-era furniture to rare paintings, you never know what gems will show up at auction sales. Part of the joy...
CollectingDecember 12, 20164 min read

Auction Sales: The Rare, Antique & Unique

Auction sales are a great way to make some extra income and share valuable art and artifacts with collectors who will value them. When most people think of auctions, they...

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