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Messages - stanleywhatnots

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Are you talking about the thing with the band hanging off it?  If so, from that picture I would guess that it is one of those machines that were popular in the 70s (?) where you wrap that band around your rear and it vibrates very vigorously.  It was supposed to "melt away the pounds."  As they are no longer popular, You can guess how effective they were.

That's my guess, but a lot of it is hidden.

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The Treasure Chest / Re: Film Production Unit
« on: September 21, 2011, 01:21:11 PM »
There was no visible A/V stuff in the unit.  A few things that looked like props, including fake plants, and a big tarp thrown in the back corner.  I wasn't expecting the good stuff, but it would have livened up a hot afternoon.

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: Used TV's and computers?
« on: September 19, 2011, 07:49:32 PM »
I do cut the power cords off and toss them in my scrap cord pile.  They add up quick after awhile.

Ok, I've seen this mentioned elsewhere too.  Noob question probably, but... What do you do with the power cords?

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: I'm quickly learning to hate pianos
« on: September 16, 2011, 05:05:23 PM »
Saw one on Friday in an oddly shaped corner unit.  Right in plain sight were a beat up, half-height, upright piano, a very beat up front loading washer and dryer, several large pieces of furniture (all in bad shape or particle board).  Then back in the weird corner were lots of boxes and interesting things like tools and even a funky sculpture.  But no one wanted the piano or the beat up laundry machines, so a regular got it for very cheap.  I don't remember exactly, but I want to say right around $150-$200.  Someone asked him what he would do with the piano and he answered, "Bring a sledgehammer."

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Are you sure the auctioneer you saw on Auction Hunters was from J. Michael's?  John Cardoza (of his own company) is seen in the opening credits now ("sold 'em out, 2,100") and he is an irritating person, but then so is "Ron" or as we call him "Bald, fat Ron" of J. Michael's.

I've only seen him once, but he has dark but graying hair and matching mustache and wears sunglasses.  I didn't catch his name.  He put everyone in line and wouldn't let anyone stop in front of the lockers.  You had to keep moving at all times.

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I was traveling for work last night and missed it.  But I see it is on their website (www.kcra.com), but I am blocked from video here at work.  I'll watch it later tonight.  Thanks for letting us know. 

I've only been to a few auctions, but Forrest was one of them.  He was very friendly, let people take their time looking, and a font of information and stories.  Quite a contrast to the J. Michaels auctioneer I did a circuit with (that guy also appeared as an auctioneer on Auction Hunters, so I guess he travels all over CA).

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Stories about Storage Auctions / Re: Jackpot ! Jackpot ?
« on: August 25, 2011, 07:08:11 PM »
Nice find.  Can't wait to hear what you got!

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Craigslist / Re: Phone Verification?
« on: August 23, 2011, 11:38:23 AM »
I use a Google Voice number for Craigslist, but I ran into this problem too.  After some research, I found out that CL won't accept VOIP phone numbers.  They want a physical phone number, and I wound up using my actual cell number and it worked fine.

I don't know what type of phone number you are using, but if it is a VOIP number (like Google Voice), CL won't accept it.

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The Treasure Chest / Re: NICE UNIT
« on: August 22, 2011, 03:10:21 PM »
The way I read it was that he found seven individual 1/4 carat diamonds in addition to the ring, or possibly that the seven small diamonds were a part of the gold ring.

Either way, not a $20K ring.  But maybe I misread...

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The Treasure Chest / Film Production Unit
« on: August 19, 2011, 01:24:55 PM »
As I was looking at the legal notices yesterday, I saw that one of the owners of a unit going up for auction is a film production company.  I Googled them (naturally) and found that they are very small (hence not paying on their storage), but I am intrigued by what may be in there... I am having visions of all kinds of A/V equipment dancing in my head.  I'm assuming it will be too rich for my blood, but one can always dream. 

I'm not even sure I'll be going to that one (couple weeks out), but if I do, I'll report back.

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Storage Auctions "In The News" / Re: Auction Hunters Season 3
« on: August 16, 2011, 05:58:33 PM »
Interesting.  Where did you hear this?  I can't imagine how they would do a live show. ???

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General Storage Auction Talk / A Noobie's Selling Conundrum
« on: August 09, 2011, 07:37:37 PM »
So, I have been going through my home as if it were a storage locker and selling various things through various channels in order to get a bankroll to go out and get that first locker.  But it has led to a question for you experts...

I have 7 collectible items (wargames of various titles) that I want to sell.  On eBay, they could go for between $650-$750 for the lot.  I found a game store that sells out-of-print games, and he sells these titles from $50 to $350 for each of  my titles (two of them at the $350 each price).  This store also buys games, so I contacted him, and he offered me $400 for all seven.

My question is, what would you do?  Do you go for the sure $400?  Do you put them on eBay with a reserve, but they might not sell?  Do you try craigslist first?  

Say you found these in a unit... what do you do to unload them?  All advice is appreciated.

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: Children at Auctions
« on: August 03, 2011, 12:04:47 PM »
My daughters (14 n 12) like the auctions and I like taking them. They carry all my stuff (locks,towels,etc.) in a backpack and hold the umbrella to block the sun. It's like having an auction caddy, just hand me the flashlight when we get to the door.

I am looking forward to taking my son to auctions in a few years to do such things, but if they are too young to help, or are running wild and getting in the way, leave them at home!  And for goodness sake, keep those poor newborns out of the hot sun!

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What's it Worth?? / Re: What is it (3)?
« on: July 29, 2011, 10:16:33 PM »
I have no idea, but the thing that popped into my head was cartridge box... I have no idea though, that's just a guess.

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: Children at Auctions
« on: July 29, 2011, 04:21:06 PM »
I went to one on Wednesday where I counted 90 adults.  There were at least 10-12 kids and 2 infants!  It was almost 100 degrees out there, and I was dying for a drink of water.  What are these people doing to their kids!

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