Storage Auctions
The Storage Locker => Stories about Storage Auctions => Topic started by: SpeedBump on March 23, 2011, 08:00:16 PM
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So after attending a couple auctions I decided to jump in with both feet and landed my first unit.
Unit was and 8'X8' and 80% full. Visible from the door: Two dozen well stacked cardboard boxes, dresser, 32" TV, Kids Toy Box, Custom built computer, Chrome BMX freestyle bike.
Approximately 24-30 people with 4 active bidders. Started out at $50 and inched its way to $160. Now down between myself and one other. $180...$190...$200...$220....$240 then I just jumped to $300. That ended it and I won it for $300.
Guy built computers and had multiple misc. parts and other computer odds and ends.
Items found: Desktop PC, HP Dv2000 laptop (minus hard drive) 19" LCD Monitor, LG Env Touch cell phone, Sony Car Stereo, Black & Decker 12v cordless drill and charger in case, Schmucker Instant Power portable jump box, Weber portable propane grill, 3 IDE Hard drives (320gb total), Haro Sport BMX Freestyle bike,
Boxes were %90 clothes.
Total cost: Unit- $300, Fuel - $25, Dump Fee - $40 for a total of $365.
Items sold on Craigslist: Desktop computer - $100, IDE Hard drives - $20, Weber grill - $20, BMX Bike - $50 for a total of $190
Items sold on Ebay: HP Dv2000 laptop - $107, LG Env Touch - $70 for a total of $177
Grand Total: $367
Still have items listed and everything else sold is for profit
Overall experience was great and can't wait to get another unit
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Good first unit! Let us know how the rest of the stuff sells. And welcome to the forums! What part of the country are you in?
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I am in West Michigan, picked the unit up in Grand Rapids Michigan