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Stories about Storage Auctions / Re: things that suck
« on: March 04, 2012, 08:34:19 PM »
My two year old to the auctions with me. She is my 'business advisor' and I love having her along. Of course she isn't the typical American spoiled self entitled brat - of course she is two so she has her moments. I don't see what the problem is with the family spending time together...

The lack of parenting is a different issue than people doing things as a family.

Sam

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Flea Markets / Re: flea market rantings ravings and perhaps a tip or 2
« on: March 04, 2012, 08:22:20 PM »
Funny to hear you guys complain... I love and HATE the flea market. In Denver there is really only one decent one. 1/2 is the 'marketplace' with cheap Chinese junk of all kinds (two stalls at least of each). 1/4 of the drive up booths are more cheap Chinese junk from full time sellers. And then finally... 1/4 are more the garage seller type. I love shopping those 1/4 and looking for something good. Anyways, I HATE the dirtball cheap skates. Last time I was there, I had a brand new dishwasher with warranty card and receipt - bought on sale for $250 - came with our house when we bought it. It was the last of the new appliances I had to sell. I was asking $125 - about a 1/3 of the normal retail price. I can't tell you how many people couldn't believe my nerve asking that... Had all the 'regular' guys with appliance shops offering me $50 or less. I had one get particularly rude with me that when I was walking around passed his stall. He had the EXACT model used and nasty for $200. He didn't appreciate it when I told some people around his stall about my dishwasher I had for sell. Liked it even less when they came and cleaned out all my appliances (3 microwaves, 2 convection ovens, 1 stove all used and the new dishwasher) in 15 minutes...

Anyways - it's those people that want to pay $1-2 for EVERYTHING that really irritate me.

Sam

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The Lounge / Re: Money over friendship?
« on: March 04, 2012, 01:31:36 PM »
I have been in similar situations... I have always gone with friendship over money. But that means my $1,000 car I would sell to a friend for $1,200 to cover all my costs. I make my money from strangers not friends or family. Payments are a horrible idea - regardless of who...

Sam

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New to Storage Auctions? / Re: pods
« on: March 04, 2012, 01:26:18 PM »
Best way to find the pod auctions? I am always looking for new sources of product.

Sam

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Stories about Storage Auctions / Re: Auction Scene #3...March, 2012
« on: March 02, 2012, 10:03:56 PM »
Well heading to an auction tomorrow... An estate with 170 lots of western art, Indian decor, log furniture, tools, and electronics. Am hoping to get ~50-60 of the lots. I put my name on the waiting lists at the 2 biggest antique malls so need to start stocking the small inventory for the booth.

Sam

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Welcome to the Online Storage Auctions Forum / Re: I'm ryan from michigan
« on: March 02, 2012, 09:55:22 PM »
I bought my first units going 50/50 with a friend. It has worked out great for us so far...

Sam

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: whats (one) the most useful tool u have?
« on: March 02, 2012, 09:49:26 PM »
My phone with unlimited data and talk... Nothing like showing up for any type of auction and being able to google instant pricing and info. I also use it to phone a friend if I am looking at tools, construction equipment, anything to do with snakes/lizards, etc... I also use it to post to Craigslist and most recently eBay. It is also my primary camera for reselling even though I have several super nice cameras with lenses/lighting. I honestly don't think I could do what I do without it...

Sam

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What's it Worth?? / Re: Possibly a gold mine?
« on: March 02, 2012, 12:12:06 AM »
What is the eBay number? I would like to bid on it.

Sam

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Other Forms of Selling / Re: Silverware
« on: March 01, 2012, 11:06:11 PM »
Guess I wasn't clear. I am talking about Silver Plated silverware from ~1915-1948 give or take. Not kitchen utensils bought from your big box store. I have done some preliminary research and it 'retails' for $5-15.00 on several websites depending on the collection they came from. My question dewalt was if I should clean all the tarnish off and get them sparkling.

Based on some additional research, I have decided to clean them up. Cleaning them (assuming you don't use drano) doesn't hurt the value.

I think I am going to put them up for auction locally and hope someone bids stupidly ;)

Sam

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Other Forms of Selling / Silverware
« on: February 29, 2012, 10:49:39 PM »
So as I am getting into the boxes from my lockers I am coming across stuff that I would't have with my previous reselling... So I intend to ask lots of questions. If you care to help, great. If not, great :)

I have ~30 pieces of silverware - silver plate. They are all discolored and dull. My question is do you clean them before attempting to sale or leave as is? I was planning on putting on eBay if that affects the decision at all.

Sam

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: Every man for himself or is there etiquet buy a half dozen go home?
« on: February 29, 2012, 10:40:10 PM »
You can only get 'bid up' if you are too proud to stop bidding. I think the whole idea of 'bidding someone up' is funny... Like people who don't win the auction trying to make themselves feel better :)

Sam

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Stores / Anyone Actually Own a Store?
« on: February 29, 2012, 10:26:28 PM »
I would love to pick your brain about the day to day operations - if you don't mind.

Sam

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Reality Shows about Storage Auctions / Re: Auction Hunters is FAKE!!!
« on: February 29, 2012, 10:24:05 PM »
Of course some of it is staged... Just like American picker and every other 'reality' show... My father-in-law sold something from his shop in Indiana to a producer of one of these shows that then was 'picked' from a barn... Had to sign a NDA but got 3X what he was asking...

Silly people think reality tv is real...

Sam

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: Every man for himself or is there etiquet buy a half dozen go home?
« on: February 29, 2012, 09:37:12 PM »
It is funny to watch SW and read your posts... If you do this as a business, you should never pay more than you can make money reselling and the same goes for the other guy... There is no such thing as bidding someone up - just bidding what your willing to pay. I am relatively new to the storage auction scene but have been doing auctions and reselling for a decade. The auction houses love me because I will bid on ANYTHING I can make money on. And I bid until I can't make money. I don't care if I am bidding against a 'regular,' a 'whale," or the pregnant widow of 5 children.  If you want it, you have to be willing to pay more than I am...

Sam

PS - I love when someone gets the idea of 'bidding me up.' I don't have any problem with staying at an auction all day bidding 100 times and walking away with nothing while those 'bidding me up' walk out with a substantial bill.

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Other Forms of Selling / Re: Firearms?
« on: February 27, 2012, 07:41:39 AM »
Personal sales are legal in Colorado. I am not a dealer so no need for background checks. I double checked all of that. Just don't know the best way to find the person who will pay the most.

Sam

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