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« on: August 28, 2011, 08:15:53 PM »
This will be my first of hopefully many post here. I am sort of a noob... I did a few auctions back when i was in college in the 90's. But have recently started getting back into them. It is a much different world now then it was then.
Initially I was using Auction Zip, but found that way too many people are showing up usually between 50-100. Which makes for high bids and long lines in Florida heat. I did end up buying 1 unit for $175 2 weeks ago w/ some misc furniture that I sold relatively quickly on cl for $415. Not a bad deal for first time back in the game.
My better units came this last Wednesday when I found an auction through the public notices. 5 lkrs and only 6 bidders. None of the bids went over $100. I got 2...one for $50 and one for $60. I probably could have won all 5, but a) I did not want to be "that guy" and b.) I knew I would not be able to clean everything out in 24hrs.
In the $60.00 unit, I ended up with a like new Lane cedar chest with tag still on it as well as  bunch of dvds, xbox 360 games and a brand new video game chair.
In the $50.00 unit, I really cleaned up. I got some furniture that I have already sold for $150, A Nintendo Wii still in the box, an Xbox, bunch of dvds, race track, bunch of clothes, some small jewelery items, 2 tvs, misc household goods, etc.
Most unusual find in these units was a box full of bibles (plural) and a bunch of porn dvds... seems like an odd pairing for one box.  :D

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Re: Hello everyone
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2011, 08:27:04 PM »
This will be my first of hopefully many post here. I am sort of a noob... I did a few auctions back when i was in college in the 90's. But have recently started getting back into them. It is a much different world now then it was then.
Initially I was using Auction Zip, but found that way too many people are showing up usually between 50-100. Which makes for high bids and long lines in Florida heat. I did end up buying 1 unit for $175 2 weeks ago w/ some misc furniture that I sold relatively quickly on cl for $415. Not a bad deal for first time back in the game.
My better units came this last Wednesday when I found an auction through the public notices. 5 lkrs and only 6 bidders. None of the bids went over $100. I got 2...one for $50 and one for $60. I probably could have won all 5, but a) I did not want to be "that guy" and b.) I knew I would not be able to clean everything out in 24hrs.
In the $60.00 unit, I ended up with a like new Lane cedar chest with tag still on it as well as  bunch of dvds, xbox 360 games and a brand new video game chair.
In the $50.00 unit, I really cleaned up. I got some furniture that I have already sold for $150, A Nintendo Wii still in the box, an Xbox, bunch of dvds, race track, bunch of clothes, some small jewelery items, 2 tvs, misc household goods, etc.
Most unusual find in these units was a box full of bibles (plural) and a bunch of porn dvds... seems like an odd pairing for one box.  :D

Welcome to the forums, and welcome back to the industry.

Re: Hello everyone
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2011, 09:16:04 PM »
Welcome,enjoy and good luck.

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Re: Hello everyone
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2011, 09:40:41 PM »
Welcome to the forums! Sounds like you are off to a good store. The key is definitely finding those auctions with little competition!

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Re: Hello everyone
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2011, 09:54:30 PM »
Thanks for the welcomes! :)

and Drew, I signed up for your list and just received it, thanks. My goal is not to use it as my only source, but as a supplement to what I already use. I have already seen a few good ones that I may have other wise missed.

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« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2011, 12:11:29 AM »

In the $60.00 unit, I ended up with a like new Lane cedar chest with tag still on it  as well as  bunch of dvds, xbox 360 games and a brand new video game chair.

Here it is with the top open....good looking chest !


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Re: Hello everyone
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2011, 07:10:50 AM »
Here it is with the top open....good looking chest !



Thanks! I just need to sell it before the wife decides we need to keep it. :)

Re: Hello everyone
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2011, 02:37:09 PM »
Let the wife keep it.  She will be more forgiving if you end up with a bad locker. ;)  Of course, I am a "wife" speaking!

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« Reply #8 on: August 30, 2011, 02:47:42 PM »
See what the wife offers in 'trade'.  Maybe you two can work out a mutually beneficial arrangement.  She gets that chest, you get hers.

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« Reply #9 on: August 30, 2011, 06:01:11 PM »
lol, nice

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Re: Hello everyone
« Reply #10 on: August 30, 2011, 07:34:53 PM »
 :o

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« Reply #11 on: November 17, 2011, 09:28:29 PM »
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