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How long would you be willing to drive to get to an auction?

up to 30
4 (33.3%)
30-49
4 (33.3%)
50-69
1 (8.3%)
70-89
2 (16.7%)
90 or more
1 (8.3%)

Total Members Voted: 12

Voting closed: April 23, 2013, 06:08:53 AM

Survey Part 1

Offline Travis

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Survey Part 1
« on: March 24, 2013, 06:08:53 AM »
Yes, I know that it's been asked several times before but this time it has a twist. Answer this survey then move on to Survey Part 2.

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Re: Survey Part 1
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2013, 08:57:02 AM »
Yep, it's deja vu all over again !

How many people will vote this time.

Edit:

After reading and re-reading this survey and survey2, I have figured out that the "twist" is they don't really relate to each other. The logic just isn't there as the online aspect throws a monkey wrench in the works.

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Re: Survey Part 1
« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2013, 09:43:57 AM »
After reading and re-reading this survey and survey2, I have figured out that the "twist" is they don't really relate to each other. The logic just isn't there as the online aspect throws a monkey wrench in the works.

Au contraire, here is what these surveys will tell me...assuming I get enough data. Do online storage auction attract buyers from farther away and if so, how much further? What is the difference between the distance a buyer is willing to travel to attend an auction and the distance a buyer is willing to drive if they win a unit online?

I think this might be important information for a storage facility who is considering having an online auction.

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Re: Survey Part 1
« Reply #3 on: March 24, 2013, 09:50:04 AM »
Ah, that seems to make sense. It makes even more sense if you "...get enough data". I suspect that's a whole ballgame of its own.  Somehow I'm thinking a response rate of less than 1% isn't enough data to convince prospective site users, but maybe.


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Re: Survey Part 1
« Reply #4 on: March 24, 2013, 09:58:02 AM »
Ah, that seems to make sense. It makes even more sense if you "...get enough data". I suspect that's a whole ballgame of its own.  Somehow I'm thinking a response rate of less than 1% isn't enough data to convince prospective site users, but maybe.

Maybe I could get a better response rate if I included something about Duck Dynasty or WWE in the question.  :D

Re: Survey Part 1
« Reply #5 on: March 24, 2013, 10:40:54 AM »
this is a subjective question travis and will depend a lot on the responders locale, I have 6 facilities under 2 miles from my house including 2 i can walk to . Someone living out in the country might have to drive 10 miles to get to a town , much less a storage facility

unless you get a overwhelming response this data is going to be flawed by to few responses from scattered locales

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Re: Survey Part 1
« Reply #6 on: March 24, 2013, 11:16:37 AM »
Yes, I know that it's been asked several times before

You're going to get the same answer too. Which is that it all depends on how many units are being auctioned off. I would drive for hours if there were say 20 or more units but I sure wouldn't do it for just one. So your survey is flawed without the number of units being factored in.

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Re: Survey Part 1
« Reply #7 on: March 24, 2013, 04:11:09 PM »
That's a good point. For the sake of argument, let's assume it's an average auction of say 5 units.

Re: Survey Part 1
« Reply #8 on: March 24, 2013, 09:18:43 PM »
I chose 30 miles or less.. But this is because I don't own my own box truck yet, so I have to rent. Once I get my own truck, I'll open my radius to 100 miles or so.

Re: Survey Part 1
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2013, 10:24:08 PM »
The problem I have is I live in the middle of nowhere.  65 miles north is the rich people buying units.  70 miles south and a 40 dollar toll is alot of units at a lower cost.   I just have no choice but to drive...

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Re: Survey Part 1
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2013, 09:51:33 AM »
I just have no choice but to drive...

You always have a choice. In this case it's to not attend auctions and instead go become a Wal-Mart greeter! :)


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