Business Profile

At an early age, Elodie Cardon loved selling and looking at antiques. She likes to say, “It’s not the diploma in our field that counts, it is how many pieces you’ve looked at in your life and how your eyes recognize fake from authentic, and very good from average.” Elodie became an ISA Personal Property Appraiser in 2000 so she could aid her previous employer in Palm Beach with writing appraisals appropriate for legal and IRS situations.

Elodie Cardon was born in Lyon, France. Her father was a gynecologist and her mother, an antiques dealer. Elodie’s father passed away, she was only 16. At 21 years old, she and her mom moved to the USA to start a new adventure. After working in Palm Beach, Elodie started looking for a new town to open her own business. She chose Pensacola for Cardon Estate Sales & Appraisals. She honeymooned here with Zane Price, her husband, 28 years ago. She had been attracted by the small town feel, which reminded her of the French town where she grew up right outside of Lyon. It took time and hard work to build a reputation among the locals. However, it paid off and she’s now been in business for 18 years. She says God had a plan and there is a reason why she returned here, as she has been reunited with Zane two years ago after 25 years apart.

Cardon Estate Sales is not your grandmother’s estate sale. Elodie is looking to change the stigma. Her goal is to offer estate sales with interesting and unusual items. At Cardon Estate Sales, you can shop for gently used furniture, cars, boats, estate jewelry, furs, fishing items, electronics, green eggs, tools, designer handbags, and clothing and more. They offer antiques and fine art on a regular basis as well.

Shopping estate sales is a great way to buy if you are a savvy shopper. Customers can buy better quality without the sticker shock of a high-end store for a fraction of the price. Also, if you are conscious of your environmental footprint, buying estate items saves resources and promotes sustainability.

Since Covid, Cardon Estate Sales have altered the way they do business and offer alternatives to the in-person experience and are now offering online purchases. You can buy from the comfort of your home by a simple phone call or text. Professional deliveries are available at reasonable fees.

The team at Cardon Estate Sales makes the experience fun. They love what they do, and their enthusiasm shows!

CARDON ESTATE SALES provides the following services:

*Estate Sales: They handle every aspect of the in-home sale, from start to finish. They organize all the contents of the home, price every item, and advertise extensively. They then host a well-attended estate sale. After the sale, you receive a check for the proceeds and an entirely cleaned-out home.

*Appraisals: They provide a full range of appraisal services and guide you through the appraisal process. These appraisals can be performed for damage claims, divorce division, donations, estate division, insurance appraisals, insurance claims, IRS assets, personal property appraisals, pre-move appraisals, and tax-deductible gifts.

*Certified appraisals performed are Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)-compliant for IRS purposes.

*Consulting: They can assist you with selling specialty items, such as antiques and art, jewelry, cars and more.

*Compassion: They are committed to supporting their clients during important life changes and transitions.

*Effectiveness: They are a 15-year market leader in the estate sale industry through their use of the latest techniques in marketing, sales, service, and technology.

*Integrity: They value the philosophy of “doing what is right, even when no one is looking.”

*Professionalism: They pride themselves in providing engaging, personal service, clean, organized estate sales, and neat, knowledgeable team members.

*Respect: They treat their clients and team members with the esteem that they deserve.