So when we started this we decided we would not broadcast where we buy our items, not to inflate the shows.
So has anyone else advertising they buy storage lockers? Is it helpful or does it hurt?
That's a tough one as I often find myself biting my lip when asked "how long have you had it?" or "why are you selling it?" I usually end up telling folks how I got the 'item'. I am not a good liar.....not real good at 'evading the truth' either.
I was doing a yard sale and traffic was slow (we live rural), so I ran another craigslist ad stating 'As seen on Storage Wars'. It drew people in......
I'm now to the point of trying to keep my big, fat mouth shut, as I often have friends saying 'I've always wanted to try that'.......auctions in the Tucson area are busy enough without me turning others on to it.
And like you.......I ALWAYS stress the work involved.
The 'wish I had the $$$' thing seems normal to me. A lot of folks think it takes a couple 'extra' grand to do what you're doing. Perhaps that is what he was thinking. Some see it as searching for treasure (which would be a luxury), while they have a 'real' job......many don't know that this is a real (physical, tough) job.
We primarily sell via craigslist and a swap meet. We have numerous repeat customers and a few know where we get our stuff, but most do not. Now if I can quit blabbing......we should keep it that way~
on a side note......have you found any 'gems' yet? I'm awaiting a "treasure" post from you~