Tom W. Carpenter Jr.

Two years Texas A & M Mechanical Engineering Program, Member ISA                              Texas Auctioneer, Lic: #8003

Experience: 

Tom Carpenter Equipment Co. 24 years, Parks Davis Auctioneers, Inc. 15 years, Sunbelt Equipment Marketing 8 years & Lone Star Investments Corp. 30+ years

Major Accomplishments:

Tom spearheaded the disposal of $150,000,000 plus of Alyeska Pipelines Services equipment, materials and spare parts upon completion of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.

Pioneered construction equipment auctions in the Middle East for the following to name a few:  ARAMCO, Banister Pipeline, Bechtel Corp., and Consolidated Contractors.

Provided relevent and accurate appraisals to both Contractors and Banking Institutions for over thirty years through Lone Star Investments Corp.

Tom has given numerous seminars on appraising Equipment to associations, including International Society of Appraisers, National Auctioneers Association, and has acted as course instructor for ISA to certify Appraisers for ISA's  CAPP certification program.  He has testified before various U. S. Courts and the Iran-U.S. Claims tribunal on matters concerning the values of equipment.

Lone Star Investment Corp. is a proud member of the AM&AA  and Greg is a Graduate of the CM&AA program given through Loyola University. 

What Should I Expect in an Appraisal?

You should recieve the service of an educated appraisal expert who will provide you with a formally written and descriptive report document.  The appraisal should include any limiting or qualifying conditions,appraiser's qualifications, a statement of the appraisers disinterest in the itmes being appraised and a completely accurate description of the items.  There should also be a value methodology, resources relied upon, market analysis, market(s) selected and a well defined value conclusion.

What is your fee and on what

basis do you charge?

Lone Star Investment Corp. will upon defining the scope of work, provide you with a written cost estimate for our services which will include a daily rate, estimated expenses (travel, research, photographs etc.).

Can you provide me a certified

unbiased appraisal? Yes!

In order for an appraisal to be "Certified Unbaised"  the appraiser must have none or contemplate no future interest in the items being appraised. 

In many instances, an active Auctioneer will not be able to meet this requirement as they may want to sell or even purchase the equipment.  In a court of law, such opinions of value most likely will not be accepted as a "Certified Unbaised Appraisal".

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Gregory S. Charney- MBA, CMEA, CSBA & CM&AA

Greg has owned, operated, inspected and sold pipeline related and heavy construction equipment for 24 years.  Greg has obtained his CM&AA, CMEA & CSBA credentials and is a member of ISA, NEBB Institute, SBA, AM&AA and is currently working towards his ISA CAPP credentials.