Storage Auctions
The Storage Locker => Storage Auctions "In The News" => Topic started by: MovieMan on November 13, 2013, 09:52:48 AM
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This author highlights FOUR things to look for in storage auction lockers.
newsmob(dot)com/4-ways-self-storage-auctions-can-be-treasure-troves.html
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Period pieces, antiques, collectibles, and tools. That pretty much sounds like every Storage Wars episode to me.
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I'm not going to give out the four things I look for to bid on a unit, but I will tell you four things I look for so I don't bid on a unit.
1. Rodent sign; droppings, urine smell, petrified carcasses.
2. Heavy pet sign; urine/b.o. smell, hair.
3. Rummaged boxes.
4. Mold/mildew.
I would add cigarette smell but then I if I did that I wouldn't buy any units so I got to pick my battles...
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Its all a GAMBLE any way you look at it!
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1. Dust
2. Moving Company Boxes
3. Age
4. Value
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Do I see my return, plus other items or lots of unknowns that make me feel comfortable that I can at least double my money?
Is the merchandise quality and in sell-able condition?