Went to auction in Arlington yesterday (Washington State). It was an auction that was done on a short notice and early on a Saturday, was hoping not too many people would show up. Wrong! Between 60-70 including 3-4 store owners I know.
First locker, had three cheap bicycles....not high end bikes, more like Walmart and Kmart bikes. Also had what looked like a broken telescope and some other junk. Sold for $450.00. I was afraid that was a bad sign and it was. Except for one $10 locker, they all went from $450-$800.......not a single one of them would have gone for more than $200.00 in the long ago wonderful world of the "pre show era"!
I don't know why, but the last four or so auctions I have been to up here has seen a resurgence in new buyers. What is up with that? Out of the 60 people, about 15 were regulars, and one of those is a guy that came around after the shows started but has kind of worked his way up to veteran status and gets to hang out with the cool kids
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at the auctions.
My next storage auction will probably be next Saturday, so I guess we will see how that goes. I have only purchased ONE locker this year so far. For the most part, I am not missing the dump runs, but I do like to buy a locker once in a while just to dig through other peoples stuff for the entertainment.......and hopefully profit!