Storage Auctions
The Storage Locker => General Storage Auction Talk => Topic started by: Travis on December 28, 2012, 09:22:08 AM
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Cultivating relationships with vendors and experts is a integral part of your success in the storage auction business. Having a solid group of people you can rely on for advice can increase your earnings and help you avoid costly mistakes.
When I was buying/reselling full time I had made the following contacts. An upholsterer, a furniture restorer, an appliance repair person, a person who would buy clothing in bulk, a couple antique dealers and even a resale shop that would haul off all my unwanted merchandise.
Do you have vendors or experts that you use on a regular basis? Are there certain "must have" relationships that recommend developing?
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I do have an antique store and pawn shop that I deal with. Estimates and buying/consignment.
Neither gives the best prices but they always are reasonable and have cash on hand. Also know about things that I have no clue about.
I do my own restoration and fix (small) appliances myself.
Best contact is a guy that owns a flatbed. He'll tow a car just about anywhere in the state for $50-$100, sometimes flat, sometimes plus gas if its far.
Also good for moving those huge items like a six foot tall, 700 pound drill press.....
He will also scrap my stuff for a fee/cut.