For the generous of heart, there could be another option to the auction house.
The PGCA is a 501(c) 7 organization (thanks Allan). Thus, donations to the PGCA should be tax deductible and can be valued at present retail prices.
So... if one were to "donate" a Parker gun to the PGCA (for raffle/youth incentive, etc.) then the donor could potentially realize the gun's current value as a credit against his or her taxes.
Got a $1500 VHE that you're not sure will fetch $1500 at auction? Donate it. And write off $1500.
I could be wrong about this, but I'm just tossing it out there.
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