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Stories about Storage Auctions / Re: FINALLY Bought My First Unit
« on: May 01, 2012, 01:53:38 PM »
Hmm - if it was still in the unit when I got that offer I'd of taken it.  That way I make a quick sale, don't have to move the heavy stuff, and ready for the next auction.

Now - If I had already moved it all out from the unit to my location, I would either pass or do a counter offer so that I keep the items I wanted (shelves).

It all depends on how much time and space you have.  I've sat on inventory for months before it's sold.  Wasn't an issue as I had plenty of space.  When I'm low on space the inventory gets rotated much faster.  Example: cloths get donated to Goodwill more often then not.  I have dozen of totes with jeans, baby cloths, etc. in them.  If they don't generate some interest and sales this Saturday I very well may just give it all to Goodwill.



I had already moved it when I got the offer...plus he was wanting me to deliver.  I counter offered with $1200 for it all but he was stuck on $800.  He was simply trying to low ball me.  It is a "friend" of mine and if he didnt know what I paid for the unit, then he would have probably given me $1200 for it.  Some reason people just hate the fact that somone is making money.  I shouldn't have told him what I paid for it, and definitely learned a lesson on that. 

I am treating this as a hobby, so will never HAVE to sell anything.  I don't get caught up on the return on how much I bought unit for.  But rather what % of retail that I can get for it. 

I am storing it in my garage so its not costing me any extra to store it.  The only problem is if I buy another unit at a great deal, then I will be in a little trouble.  But I have several plans for that. 

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Stories about Storage Auctions / Re: FINALLY Bought My First Unit
« on: April 30, 2012, 08:37:48 AM »
thanks for all the input. 

I will be keeping some if not all of the shelving.   :D

Will keep updating as I sell pieces.  Right now the "other" job is really busy and I havent been able to put too much attention on the selling part. 

Most Ive been offered is $800 for everything.  Am I an idiot for not taking it? 

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Stories about Storage Auctions / Re: FINALLY Bought My First Unit
« on: April 27, 2012, 03:44:12 PM »
http://pix.kg/p/107752855409%3A1363246892/sct

Finally got around to getting pictures.  And hopefully they are viewable now. 

Let me know you guys thoughts.  Thanks for looking.

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Stories about Storage Auctions / Re: FINALLY Bought My First Unit
« on: April 14, 2012, 01:45:02 PM »
thanks

I still cant figure out how to post pictures.  Help!!

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Stories about Storage Auctions / Re: FINALLY Bought My First Unit
« on: April 12, 2012, 09:39:59 AM »
Sorry for leaving some key information out in first post, I was just excited and wanted to get some thoughts from you guys. 

Auction was a caravan auction and I picked up about middle way through.  Crowds have been usually 40-50 people at these sites, but there werent many units that day, so only about 15-20 that day.  First 4 units (that I saw) went for average of $300, all these were 10x10 with lots of trash and no quality (IMO).  The next stop there was only one unit, and it was a decent drive so there were about 10 of us that showed up for it.  I thought I was going to get it for $50, but ended up getting it for $170 (amazing price to me, and couldnt believe it)

UPDATE ON ITEMS:
Everything is pretty much what I thought was in unit, although I did find two additional stainless steel sinks (new of course).  Looked them up on Mfg website and they retail straight from them at $1200 each.  I know I will be lucky to get rid of them for anywhere remotely close to that, but you never know. 

Will keep updating as I find out more and actually sell some of the stuff. 

Having trouble posting pictures.  But I will keep trying.

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Stories about Storage Auctions / FINALLY Bought My First Unit
« on: April 10, 2012, 02:21:27 PM »
Just got through with auction and pretty pumped about the first unit that I won.  Can't wait to get off of work, so I can go through it entirely. 

I think I might be able to either double or triple my money fairly quickly, but still have to find out exactly what everything is worth. (hopefully I find out it's worth a lot more than my unprofessional opinion)

From the moment the unit was opened, you could tell it was a business unit.  Turns out it was a fast food restaurant.

CONTENTS THAT I KNOW OF:
Neon light (new in box)
5-6 Heavy duty metal shelving (new in box)
Three tier metal single locker (new in box)
Two Restaurant Lights (new in box)
lots of tile (some new in box)

These are the things that I can remember right now.  I know I am leaving stuff off, but just wanted to start this thread and I will update (hopefully with pictures) soon. 

I am new (obviously by being my first unit) so any and all opinions are welcomed. 




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Welcome to the Online Storage Auctions Forum / Re: New in Memphis Area
« on: February 09, 2012, 08:33:08 AM »
Thanks for reply.

I forget that people dont trust as easy as I do, or have the morals that I do.  I should approach it as earning their respect and trust, as well as them having to earn mine.

I did talk to several people that I feel like when I see again, they will come up and talk to me.

Being my first auction, I have no clue who were the regulars were and who the pretenders were. 


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Welcome to the Online Storage Auctions Forum / New in Memphis Area
« on: February 08, 2012, 08:26:48 AM »
Just trying to get started (or talk myself out of starting) in the Memphis area. 

If you are from this area and need some help loading and unloading units, let me know.  Figure that way, I can learn from you and you can get some cheap labor.  Don't know if this is common, but seems like a good idea to me. 

Also, if you dont mind me asking some questions about this market, then let me know.  I have plenty of them, and always interested in learning about new things. 

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