Charles Pharr, ISA CAPP — Certified Appraiser of Personal Property

4316 Mundy Mill Road, Oakwood, GA

(678) 696-8757

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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.

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Estate Buyout Options Families Should Consider
Estate BuyoutsOctober 30, 20268 min read

Estate Buyout Options Families Should Consider

Understand estate buyout options, from direct purchases to auction consignment, and choose a practical path for inherited property with clear guidance.
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Online Auction Versus Live Auction: Which Fits?
Bidding at AuctionOctober 27, 20267 min read

Online Auction Versus Live Auction: Which Fits?

Online auction versus live auction: compare reach, bidding pace, costs, and presentation before choosing a sale method for your property with confidence.
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How to Sell a Vintage Car for the Right Price
Classic CarsOctober 26, 20266 min read

How to Sell a Vintage Car for the Right Price

Learn how to sell a vintage car with records, realistic pricing, careful presentation, and the right sales venue for its condition, history, and market.
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Guide to Diamond Auction Values for Sellers
Diamond jewelryOctober 26, 20268 min read

Guide to Diamond Auction Values for Sellers

This guide to diamond auction values explains grading, demand, estimates, reserves, and comparable sales for confident buyers and informed sellers alike.
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Precious Metals in an Estate: What Matters Most
CoinsOctober 26, 20267 min read

Precious Metals in an Estate: What Matters Most

Learn how to identify, document, and sell precious metals in an estate, from gold jewelry and coins to sterling, with realistic auction guidance today.
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Auction Reserves Explained for Buyers and Sellers
Auction ReservesOctober 26, 20267 min read

Auction Reserves Explained for Buyers and Sellers

Auction reserves explained: learn how reserve prices protect sellers, shape bidding, and affect buyers in estate, art, jewelry, and collectible sales today.
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How to Catalog Inherited Collections Carefully
Inherited ItemsOctober 24, 20267 min read

How to Catalog Inherited Collections Carefully

Learn how to catalog inherited collections with practical steps for records, photos, condition notes, values, and informed decisions about sale or retention.
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How to Sell Rare Coins at Auction Wisely
CoinsOctober 24, 20267 min read

How to Sell Rare Coins at Auction Wisely

Learn how to sell rare coins at auction with sound research, careful cataloging, realistic estimates, and broad competitive bidder exposure nationwide.
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How to Liquidate Inventory Without Leaving Money Behind
Selling & consigningOctober 24, 20267 min read

How to Liquidate Inventory Without Leaving Money Behind

Learn how to liquidate inventory with a clear plan for sorting, valuation, sales channels, and auction exposure while protecting value and time wisely.
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