Storage Auctions
The Storage Locker => General Storage Auction Talk => Topic started by: watkinsnetwork on April 11, 2012, 02:45:02 PM
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I've been hooked on shows like storage wars for awhile now looks like there in San Diego tomorrow. So I am going to try to go. I still have not been to one and now my Boss has decided he is going to hold an Auction and just clear out our scripps ranch show room and warehouse. Its my job to advertise for it but every where I look its a storage auction or public auction I'm not sure what I'm supposed to call this type of Auction. I did set up a website to advertise for it watkinsnetwork.com but I cant find just like a regular site to post the auction I found one but they have been inactive since last year. Any ways any tips would be greatly appreciated. Either on the site I made for it or on how to let people know in my area. I'm in San Diego Ca by the way. Thanks in Advance.
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You know what I think? I think you guys do this all the time and now you come here pretending to ask questions; when in reality you're trying to get free advertising for your auctions. How do I know you ask? Well, no one puts the kind of work into your website that you did, for just one auction.
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That web site was sitting dead 1 days ago and no I do not hold Auctions all the time. I am a Marketing manager for A home improvement company that's what I do. The web site was for advertising my consulting services its a template site so it takes minutes to edit, but thanks for the compliment I guess that means it looks decent. I am truly here for advice maybe I get lucky and some one on this site is from San Diego, Interested in my Auction, and free on the right day. I'm not going to count on that. Right now the only thing I can count on is me and my ability to scour the interwebz for advice on Auctions wich I am a complete virgin at I have never even been to an auction yet. So hopefully this response kills the chance of this becoming a flame war or something. I appreciate your comment you are a member of these Boards and I am just a new Guest. I just didn't have time to hang out and get to know every one before asking questions. This was dropped on my lap yesterday and I am frantically working against a quick deadline so that this is not a bust. So since you looked at the site and constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated or any tips on where to advertise this or what to call it I'm not even sure of the right keywords to use.
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Yet at the bottom of the screen you directed us to it indicates "designer websites by watkinswebsites.com".
It looks to me like you are promoting your website design business as a "free trial" is promoted when clicking on THAT link.
Normally, I would label this thread with a big fat SPAM picture, but I'll give you the benefit of a doubt.
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Well after looking at your website I am on the side of Alloro and MovieMan.
But if it is a true blue auction advertise on CL under the items you have.
Classified ads.
Are you hiring an auctioneer? If so he will advertise it.
Good luck.
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Yes that link leads to my website business but once again I doubt that this would be the best place to or way to gain website customers.
So I'm not giving up hope on gaining some valuable information from this thread!
I think I might remove the website link on the bottom if I hear more people complain about it.
As an Update to how I'm advertising this ( Still hoping for some tips and advice )
I have posted on Craigslist under events
And under Materials for Sale
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mat/2953088829.html 9No results yet but fingers are crossed)
I started a small Google adwords campaign and I Seem to be getting most of my traffic from that I am using both text ads and Display ads with Geo targeting around San Diego and Los angelas ( Not sure if I'm wasting the companies money advertising to LA )
I still don't know of any Auction list sites where people would search for Auctions other then sites maintained by the Auctioneers. (Waiting on the owner to tell me who ares is he said He has some one figure I can pick there brain.)
I am still not sure what this type of Auction would be called so my google search's keep pulling up the wrong results which are heavily dominated by professional Auction Advertisers.
And this is the only Board I have got any response from prob due to the same reason I got a response from this one Spam Spam ahh lol.
So ... ???
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Well after looking at your website I am on the side of Alloro and MovieMan.
But if it is a true blue auction advertise on CL under the items you have.
Classified ads.
Are you hiring an auctioneer? If so he will advertise it.
Good luck.
Thanks for the Info money4nothing I just posted the Cl ad a few minutes ago and yesterday I also posted it as an event on Cl
The owner Hired an Auctioneer yesterday and I'm waiting for him to come by this office so I can get his contact info do you think It would help if I mentioned his info on my site if he gives me permission to do so or would that maybe deter people for some reason?
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I've been hooked on shows like storage wars for awhile now looks like there in San Diego tomorrow. So I am going to try to go. I still have not been to one and now my Boss has decided he is going to hold an Auction and just clear out our scripps ranch show room and warehouse. Its my job to advertise for it but every where I look its a storage auction or public auction I'm not sure what I'm supposed to call this type of Auction. I did set up a website to advertise for it watkinsnetwork.com but I cant find just like a regular site to post the auction I found one but they have been inactive since last year. Any ways any tips would be greatly appreciated. Either on the site I made for it or on how to let people know in my area. I'm in San Diego Ca by the way. Thanks in Advance.
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Well as an Auctioneer here are several things that I see in less than 3 mins on your site
1. start time too early unless you are gonna offer preview the day before
2. needs more pics of items up for auction
3. you need to proof read, you have a misspelling!
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So? It's an auction? And your auctioning off the excess warehouse and showroom goods? And it will actually be in a warehouse and/or showroom?
Ummm......Warehouse & Showroom Auction? That's what they call it here.
"liquidation" leads me to believe your going out of business
Whew! Got that handled.
Next question? And not so hard this time! ;D
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3. you need to proof read, you have a misspelling!
Proofread is one word. ;)
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Proofread is one word. ;)
WOW the Great MM(in his own mind) read one of my post.....FOA!
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The owner Hired an Auctioneer yesterday and I'm waiting for him to come by this office so I can get his contact info do you think It would help if I mentioned his info on my site if he gives me permission to do so or would that maybe deter people for some reason?
I would. I see an auctioneers info attached and I'm reassured. Or am once I look them up.
Been to some 'estate auction' that I'm pretty sure the auctioneer was Uncle 'oh I can do that, don't waste your money' Bob......
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I've been hooked on shows like storage wars for awhile now looks like there in San Diego tomorrow. So I am going to try to go. I still have not been to one and now my Boss has decided he is going to hold an Auction and just clear out our scripps ranch show room and warehouse. Its my job to advertise for it but every where I look its a storage auction or public auction I'm not sure what I'm supposed to call this type of Auction. I did set up a website to advertise for it watkinsnetwork.com but I cant find just like a regular site to post the auction I found one but they have been inactive since last year. Any ways any tips would be greatly appreciated. Either on the site I made for it or on how to let people know in my area. I'm in San Diego Ca by the way. Thanks in Advance.
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Well as an Auctioneer here are several things that I see in less than 3 mins on your site
1. start time too early unless you are gonna offer preview the day before
2. needs more pics of items up for auction
3. you need to proof read, you have a misspelling!
1. I agree with you on the time I don't normally come in till 10am he has the Viewing at 7:30 which I'm expecting means he will expect me in by 7 I'm not happy about that so I will talk to him about it I would love to change the time ( Any Suggestions on what time is reasonable? )
2. I uploaded about 90 yesterday and I went past my band with cap so I am trying to do that it just seems to make the site slow down to a crawl but its on the list for tomorrow. ( I was Thinking of Uploading them to something like photobucket.com and just posting a link that says Pics?)
3. I'm hoping this was "Equipment" I had a t in there I'm a bad speller.
"Alias" So? It's an auction? And your auctioning off the excess warehouse and showroom goods? And it will actually be in a warehouse and/or showroom?
Ummm......Warehouse & Showroom Auction? That's what they call it here.
"liquidation" leads me to believe your going out of business
Whew! Got that handled.
Next question? And not so hard this time!
Thank you "WAREHOUSE & SHOWROOM AUCTION " is pulling much better results on google at this point I have little excuse as to why I didn't try that search string I work on an excuse for that later.
I just thought Liquidation sounded good and would get more interest. Technically were not going out of business just shutting down a branch but we are getting rid of every thing here.
Next question? And not so hard this time!
Any suggestions where to list the Auction other then Craigslist?
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Most previews start no earlier than 8:30...you got to let the big money buyers get their breakfast in, you do not want them leaving at around 11:00 am because they missed breakfast to get to the early preview.....and on that note have some canned drinks and crackers available(for sale)
The best thing to do is HIRE A PROFESSIONAL!!!!...He/She will get you "what the market will bear" on auction day.
Your misspelling is on the pics link page...Showroom starts with a "S" not a "D"
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If your shutting down branch I guess 'liquidation' could technically be correct.
To me it just sounds negative.....
Advertising?
Direct mailers from sales addresses. Contractors and such.
Though outside companies are spendy and doing it yourself is time consuming
Though maybe on a small scale to you regulars or local contractors. Pick-n-choose.
Simular, if you have all emails from sales you can do a mass email if your server allows that volume and you have someone that can script to pull addys. Typing in by hand would take forever.
Then the normal spots. Craigslist. Public Notice section in paper. Don't know if SD has it but here we have a classified ad's type paper. Free at like 7-11.
And word of mouth. Every sale hand out a flyer.
Have outside sales department? Have them spread the word....
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WOW the Great MM(in his own mind) read one of my post.....FOA!
Well, anyone who calls someone else out on his spelling should certainly do a bit of "proof reading" on his own posts...or is it a case of "do as I say, not as I do?".
Also, we could put it to a vote here as to who has more "believeabilty"... you or I...or is it "you or me"? ;)
Turned in any "miscreant" auctioneers lately .... or for that matter, people who go faster than the speed limit or talk on their cell phones while driving ? ;D
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Well, anyone who calls someone else out on his spelling should certainly do a bit of "proof reading" on his own posts...or is it a case of "do as I say, not as I do?".
Also, we could put it to a vote here as to who has more "believeabilty"... you or I...or is it "you or me"? ;)
Turned in any "miscreant" auctioneers lately .... or for that matter, people who go faster than the speed limit or talk on their cell phones while driving ? ;D
What the hell are you talking about?.....Oh wait, you are a Californian, that explains it.....and its "believability"
Run on back to "Auction Scene #?" thread....that seems to be what most of your 2000+ post count came from.
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What the hell are you talking about?.....Oh wait, you are a Californian, that explains it.....and its "believability"
Run on back to "Auction Scene #?" thread....that seems to be what most of your 2000+ post count came from.
Whoa....can it also be said of you then that you lump all Democrats as to one way of thinking, all Republicans to one way of thinking, all Texans to be alike, all Floridians to be alike (ad infinitum) all part-time auctioneers to be as honest as you are ?
I believe lumping an individual into a group like that "you are a Californian" is called a "glittering generality". I wonder what your views on race and religion are? Please, don't even go there.
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What the hell are you talking about?.....Oh wait, you are a Californian, that explains it.....and its "believability"
Run on back to "Auction Scene #?" thread....that seems to be what most of your 2000+ post count came from.
Forgot to mention your lack of proofreading in the post noted above in red. As I'm sure you know it's "it's believability".
My spelling error exacerbated (look it up) by your lack of an apostrophe making "its" into the contraction "it is". ;) :D
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I would try to get it on auctionzip.com
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Forgot to mention your lack of proofreading in the post noted above in red. As I'm sure you know it's "it's believability".
My spelling error exacerbated (look it up) by your lack of an apostrophe making "its" into the contraction "it is". ;) :D
Movie Man, I guess it really chaps your ass that I and others like me make an average of 30% off your ass at every sale, Oh and that is not even counting the BP!!!
Good Luck....On your next "Auction Scene" thread.
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Movie Man, I guess it really chaps your ass that I and others like me make an average of 30% off your ass at every sale, Oh and that is not even counting the BP!!!
Good Luck....On your next "Auction Scene" thread.
What ? Oh, and here I was thinking you were ONE OF A KIND, but maybe that's just wishful thinking. :D
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I came on to get away from all this in my home.
So play nice and post happy posts, D*mn it!
Like...let's talk about.....penguins! No one can be unhappy while thinking of penquins! ;D
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After I read the first- I skipped most everything else :P But there is a recent auction/ auctioneer up around danbury who is bringing his excess trash / dead inventory/ slow movers to a couple of storage places. He is advertising on auctiozip as a" storage auction". Bidders beware- this seems to be a really ugly trend.
Ps- i'm both a baad spella nd bad smella, and typin' on my ipoop doesn't help.
Yes, I called it an ipoop ??? ::)
Roger-Danbury, Connecticut ( maybe New Milford & Brookfield too)
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Like...let's talk about.....penguins! No one can be unhappy while thinking of penquins! ;D
I'm sure there are at least a FEW penguin haters out there, but I pretty much agree with that statement.
Now a poopy iPad I would shy away from.
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After I read the first- I skipped most everything else :P But there is a recent auction/ auctioneer up around danbury who is bringing his excess trash / dead inventory/ slow movers to a couple of storage places. He is advertising on auctiozip as a" storage auction". Bidders beware- this seems to be a really ugly trend.
Ps- i'm both a baad spella nd bad smella, and typin' on my ipoop doesn't help.
Yes, I called it an ipoop ??? ::)
Elvis, not sure which Danbury you are referring to, but for myself, the RULE is NO GREEN CARD, unit is passed on
and before MM blows a gasket and accuses me of being a racists....by green card I mean the Postal Green Card where the letter of notification was signed for.....ALL UNITS FOR LIEN AUCTION MUST HAVE THE "GREEN CARD"
If the management want me to run anything else...I announce it that way...that way the bidders know exactly what they are bidding on.
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I'm checking out Auctionzip after I post this thanks for the tip.
I personally like penguins but that's another story. I got aproval to change it to 8am viewing and a 10am Auction start time. Does that sound more reasonable?
Also the Auctioneer Suggested we do a %9 buyers premium that covers tax and credit card transactions as well.
I just got off the phone with him after looking at his site http://www.theauctionanswer.com/index-1.html
there's a video of him in the bottom left. I wish I could extract it to put on my website or youtube to then link to it in my ads. I'll have to look into that later.
He is funny so I think I'm gonna have a good time. I also found out you can put an AD on ebay they have classifieds now ( never noticed that) but other then Auction Zip I'm still at a loss for places to advertise it If only 5 people show I'm gonna have to become a Bidder and resale some stuff myself because I'll be out of work lol
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... before MM blows a gasket and accuses me of being a racists....by green card I mean the Postal Green Card where the letter of notification was signed for.....ALL UNITS FOR LIEN AUCTION MUST HAVE THE "GREEN CARD"
No gasket blowing here, but I believe that there are many auctioneers who don't even know what that registered letter green card looks like.
Great to have high standards, but not everyone does. In this business (storage auctions) there are a lot of irregularities committed and on a fairly regular basis I believe. I would not lump all auctioneers together certainly, but there are some who are less than honest in their dealings one way or the other and there are certainly storage managers who fall into that area too. It's buyer beware for those of us on the buying end...in many cases. That's why we stay away from some facilities.
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The auctionzip was easy to register and post Thanks.
I have a weird feeling this may be the beginning of the End. Either I become a semi pro Auction putter together-er after this or I just start Going and bidding on storage's.
There's 3 tomorrow that say there put on buy the same guys from Storage wars. I'm gonna try and convince the Boss that I need to go Kinda like factory training.
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Heck yeah! And if your going to "research""for work" it'd all be tax deductible! lol
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So I'm thinking of printing out flyer's and putting them on wind shields at tomorrows storage auction for my Auction.
How would you guys take that if it was your car you found one on?
Throw them away, Call me and threaten my life, or check it out?
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I think that sort of thing is in bad form.
From way back in the day a promoting show's we would never stand outside another venue or flag cars in the area out of respect and always chased away promoters from my club.
Id treat it the same as any other flyer. Throw it on the ground in hopes the city fined YOU for causing litter.
NEVER touch another mans ride!
But that's just me
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I see a YouTube channel in the future with Movieman as the auction buyer and Roger Mack as the auctioneer color commenting on storage auctions. We could all start video recording our local auctions and send them to the guys and they could review them and take the best ones and do a 1/2 hour show doing a "play by play" of the auctions. It would be great watching them verbally joust as each one defends their side of the industry and both forcefully redicule "newbies" who make really dumb mistakes.
I see $$$, think about it... ;D
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I see a YouTube channel in the future with Movieman as the auction buyer and Roger Mack as the auctioneer color commenting on storage auctions.
I see $$$, think about it... ;D
Well, there would be no shortage of material to critique AND it might be more profitable than buying lockers ! ;)
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So I'm thinking of printing out flyer's and putting them on wind shields at tomorrows storage auction for my Auction.
How would you guys take that if it was your car you found one on?
Throw them away, Call me and threaten my life, or check it out?
Buy a bunch of radio spots and have a live remote broadcast with free give-aways.Offer free hotdogs and soft drinks. The live broadcast would get lots of people there. Auctions need like 500 plus people at each of them. Buy radio ad's flood the airwaves about the auctions. Radio works
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Well, there would be no shortage of material to critique AND it might be more profitable than buying lockers ! ;)
Movie Man, I gave it some thought today and realized that our bickering back and forth does no one any good, so what you say to burying the hatchet and starting over?
Roger
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Movie Man, I gave it some thought today and realized that our bickering back and forth does no one any good, so what you say to burying the hatchet and starting over?
Roger
Sounds good to me. I think we each have our opinions about the business and they are sometimes at odds.
Basically when I say something negative about auctioneers or property managers it should not be taken as a blanket statement. There are good ones and bad ones...same as with buyers who don't go by the rules as opposed to those who do.
I think because of the tv shows' popularity there have been more recent incidents of staged lockers as an example. This may or may not involve the lkr renter AND the prop manager or auctioneer, but it could.
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Sounds good to me. I think we each have our opinions about the business and they are sometimes at odds.
Basically when I say something negative about auctioneers or property managers it should not be taken as a blanket statement. There are good ones and bad ones...same as with buyers who don't go by the rules as opposed to those who do.
I think because of the tv shows' popularity there have been more recent incidents of staged lockers as an example. This may or may not involve the lkr renter AND the prop manager or auctioneer, but it could.
Then it is done.
Now on too the current scene.....I totally agree about the shows...seems the worst has been brought out in folks in the way of behavior, and I guess what galls me the most is that Auctioneers are "supposed" to abide by a code of ethics and hearing stories of those that do not really pisses me off because it gives the rest of us a bad name....you know, they see something bad and tell 2 people and each of them tells 2 people etc...and as it goes along the story get worse and worse.
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Then it is done. ;D
Now on too the current scene.....I totally agree about the shows...seems the worst has been brought out in folks in the way of behavior, and I guess what galls me the most is that Auctioneers are "supposed" to abide by a code of ethics and hearing stories of those that do not really pisses me off because it gives the rest of us a bad name....you know, they see something bad and tell 2 people and each of them tells 2 people etc...and as it goes along the story get worse and worse.
I can see your side of that. I have overheard people blame the auction company for bad managers. But be assured that most of the regulars and noobies with common scenes know the difference, and the bad Auctioneers will be gone and you will survive.
On the flip side some buyers turn off the facility so they no longer hold auctions. (Florida can post dispose of). And that pisses me off. ;)
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So I didn't put flyer's up at the storage Auction I didn't want to step on any ones toes!
I did put together a video tour of the Showroom Items and put it on the site
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUr5LMq0I4E&list=UU1VDkoffmechBmOnDbMqlhw&index=1&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUr5LMq0I4E&list=UU1VDkoffmechBmOnDbMqlhw&index=1&feature=plcp)
and the Auctioneer sent me a template to Catalog all of the Items and I'm doing my best to get out of that job :o
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and the Auctioneer sent me a template to Catalog all of the Items and I'm doing my best to get out of that job :o
Good luck with that. ;D
But it is kinda the same when you buy a locker.