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The Storage Locker => General Storage Auction Talk => Topic started by: bigred on November 20, 2011, 09:17:49 PM

Title: Going to my first auction tomorrow
Post by: bigred on November 20, 2011, 09:17:49 PM

After looking on auctionzip first i was going to go to my first on the 30th but my buddys gf works at a local place, and she told me about the auction, that only uses the paper and doesnt use an auctioneers. wish me luck.

Title: Re: Going to my first auction tomorrow
Post by: MatchesMalone on November 20, 2011, 11:05:11 PM

Take note of the head-counts for this auction and the one you noticed on auctionzip. I'd be willing to bet the crowd will be three times the size at the auctionzip one.

Title: Re: Going to my first auction tomorrow
Post by: craiglstauction on November 21, 2011, 08:44:38 AM

I much prefer non auctionzip sales.  One the crowd is normally smaller.  Two - I don't pay a 10% buyers premium.

Take your lock(s), flashlight, and bid smart if you bid at all.

Title: Re: Going to my first auction tomorrow
Post by: monkeybusiness on November 21, 2011, 09:42:41 PM

Good Luck!!

Title: Re: Going to my first auction tomorrow
Post by: bigred on November 22, 2011, 01:44:18 AM

I learned alot today didn't buy or bid i went more so just to watch and learn. About 15 people ther but they were mostly partners and families 5 units went for auction cheapest being 25 and the most beong 270. i did how ever make 50 bucks  there, an older man asked me if i would help load a heavy head board and other things into his truck then gave me $50 for helping so im a happy camper ;D

Title: Re: Going to my first auction tomorrow
Post by: money4nothing on November 22, 2011, 03:49:36 AM

Quote from: bigred on November 22, 2011, 01:44:18 AM

I learned alot today didn't buy or bid i went more so just to watch and learn. About 15 people ther but they were mostly partners and families 5 units went for auction cheapest being 25 and the most beong 270. i did how ever make 50 bucks  there, an older man asked me if i would help load a heavy head board and other things into his truck then gave me $50 for helping so im a happy camper ;D

Glad you went and just watched... Sounds like a good place to hit. Prices sound very good and the crowd even better.... And making $50 for a helping hand FANTASTIC !!!!! And helping someone out will buy you more than the $50... Way to go bigred.  ;D

Title: Re: Going to my first auction tomorrow
Post by: craiglstauction on November 22, 2011, 06:55:18 AM

Sounds like you had a good day and found a great place.  That is about the normal number of people here for non-advertised auctions in my area.  Though the crowds have grown again I expect them to drop off in Jan/Feb.

Title: Re: Going to my first auction tomorrow
Post by: MatchesMalone on November 22, 2011, 04:00:47 PM

Certainly a better trip then my first auction outing.

Keep learning and plugging away.

Title: Re: Going to my first auction tomorrow
Post by: bigred on November 22, 2011, 05:09:37 PM

Yeah i was shocked by the low number of people but yet again these place was off the beaten path.

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