Author - Chuck G.

Storage Wars: Season 4, Episode 9: “Old Tricks, New Treats.”

Auction held in Inglewood, California.

Guest appearances made by Ivy Calvin, and partners Mike Karlinger and Herb Brown. Darrell Sheets was absent.

On the drive, Jarrod commented to Brandi how they only had $2000 to spend. Both agreed to revert to their old “bid broke” tricks and tactics.

1st Storage Unit
Mattresses, furniture, bed frame, bikes, old couch, and boxes. Barry wore “gadget lights” (don’t ask) over his glasses. He said the room looked better with the lights off. Yep, it was an “eh” locker.

Herb vs. Jarrod on this swap meet locker, but Jarrod wasn’t in it to win it. He just wanted to drain the bottom feeder’s money. Herb won the locker for $350.

Inside the unit, Herb and Mike found about 100 DVDs, few goblets with gold trim, and approximately 400 CDs in boxes. Portable gambling table they would keep. That’s not how you turn a profit, guys.

They did find an musical instrument in like-new condition. Had it appraised and discovered it was an Ovation Mandolin. Fiberglass body with on-board electronics made around the mid-1960s. Valued between $2,000-$2,100. Not bad for the guppy duo.

2nd Storage Unit
Aquarium, refrigerator, dark furniture, file cabinet, and a few boxes. What was Barry’s take on the storage unit?

Barry: You know… I wish I could un-see some things.

Me too, Barry. Bid started at $5. Ivy won at $200. He found a huge half seashell in the back of the locker. Thought it could be worth some real money. Only in your dreams, Ivy. He took the half seashell to the Natural History Museum.

Curator stated it looked like it originated from the tropical southwest Pacific, but without any providence of its origin, and with only half a shell.. it was, well, worthless. Clam shut that dream of big money.

3rd Storage Unit
Bed frames, dressers, rubber containers, and more. Jarrod and Brandi initiated their old bid broke tricks and tactics.

Brandi: Do you smell that?
Jarrod: Junky furniture. Stinks. Not for us.

They both need to take acting classes. Ivy vs. Jarrod. Every time Ivy bid a $50 increment, Jarrod immediately raised $50. Ivy, irked, just walked away. Jarrod won the unit at $900.

4th Storage Unit
Boxes, boogie board, trash bags, furniture, televisions, old trunk, and everything else under the sun.

Jarrod was once again up to his old “trash talk against this unit” tricks. Bid started at $300. Herb and Mike were immediately out of their price pond. Jarrod bid lightening fast. Won the unit for $1000.

Jarrod: Boom. Boom. Boom. Boom. Just knocking them down.
Brandi: Looks like our old strategies worked in our favor. We still got it.

They gave each other a love fist tap – aw!

After unloading all the merchandise from both lockers into their new store; Jarrod and Brandi knew they would make a nice profit. Leather chairs, dining set, electronics, refrigerator, stove, bedroom furniture, and then some.

Jarrod: We’re better when we’re broke.

Couldn’t agree with you more, Jarrod.

Profit Scorecard:

Herb Brown & Mike Karlinger: $2,650
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $2,600
Ivy Calvin: $271
Barry Weiss: $0

What did you think of the broke tactics?

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After You Buy Your 1st Storage Unit, Sell Everything!

May 9, 2013

Storage Auctions 101

Finally, you outbid the pack of auction hunters and bought your first, very first storage unit ever. Cool!

Now what?

Sell everything!

That’s right.

Sell everything BEFORE you buy a 2nd storage unit.

As you sort your items, divide them into three categories:

Resellable
Recycle
Trash

Remember, trash is something you cannot recycle. The #1 rule to buying storage lockers is to recoup your money and turn a profit. If it’s recyclable, it’s not trash.

Recyclable items are metals, plastics, paper, glass, and etc. Items you cannot repair but can take apart and sell the parts for scrap.

You may wonder why not donate some of the items from your first locker for tax deductions purposes.

Donated items, in order to qualify for tax deductions, must be in good used condition or even better, that includes household items and clothing.

You should not donate junk because charity foundations then have to discard those items. Guess who won’t be happy campers when they hear about that – The IRS.

If the items in your storage unit are in good used condition or even better, why would you donate them? Make it your mission to sell ev-er-y-thing before you buy your next locker.

Why?

MONEY!

Never waste your money. If you have the mindset that you’ll do better next time ’round and take a loss on your first locker, that is not the way to start any new business venture.

Sell every book, clothes, household items, backpacks, toys, bikes, etc., and recycle all of the cardboard boxes. If you had rubber containers in the locker, sell those, too. Leave nothing to waste.

Use venues such as eBay, Craigslist, yard/garage sales, or even free classifieds in your small town newspaper.

If you are unable to sell everything, get frustrated and quit, then you have your answer. Storage auctions should not be considered as a side business or a new full-time job for you.

By selling all of the items in your first locker you develop skills in negotiating, marketing, and most of all, patience.

I know what you may be thinking, “But I’ll miss out on a lot of good storage auctions if I have to wait to sell everything from my first locker.”

Try not to get caught up in the treasure hunting frenzy of reality television series like Storage Wars. The stars on the shows have money to toss out the window, do you?

If you don’t, then after you buy your 1st storage unit, sell everything.

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How to Move Your Items Out of Storage Units

May 9, 2013

Storage Auctions 101

No one tells you how much manpower it takes for the second phase of auction hunting – hauling items from inside the storage unit back to your workspace.

Plan ahead.

On Storage Wars Jarrod Schulz has a staff that loads that unloads the entire contents of the locker back to his thrift store; or to the dump if it’s trash.

Barry Weiss however doesn’t have a staff. On a recent episode of Storage Wars (“A Time to Kiln”), Barry bought a unit filled to the brim with heavy items and asked Jarrod for assistance. At a 50/50 split of the profits, it was a good deal for both parties.

When you win a locker from OnlineStorageAuctions.com, you’re on your own. You’ll need to pre-plan “how” to get the goodies from your storage unit outta there.

Truck

If you own a truck, great! If you are in good physical condition and have a hand truck dolly, this will work well for you. If you bought a rather large locker or you’re not in good physical condition, you can always hire day workers.

Rent a Truck, Cargo Van or Box Truck

You could rent a pick-up truck, cargo van or a large box truck from U-Haul, Budget Truck Rental, Penske, or at a local rental company. You may even find a rental truck available at the storage facility where you bought your locker. Call and ask.

Before you rent anything, first check for coupons. Budget Truck Rentals has coupons for 15%-20% off and U-Haul up to 30%. Check for discounts at online coupon code websites.

You could also borrow a truck from family or friends, but that’s a short term solution.

Plan ahead.

Rent the Storage Unit for One Month

At OnlineStorageAuctions.com you will see the name and address of the storage facility on the right hand column of the storage units up for auction. Call the facility and ask what their policies are for renting that same unit up for auction for one month. This will allow you to sort the items at the facility at your own pace.

I cannot stress how import it is for you to know “how” you will move the items out of that storage unit back to your workspace. Remember, once you bought the unit, you have a 24-48 hour window to empty and clean out that locker.

A young man once approached Jarrod from Storage Wars and told him he had quit his day job and planned on becoming a full-time auction hunter. Jarrod asked the young man if he owned a truck. The young man replied, “No.”

I am at a loss for words.

Plan ahead.

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Storage Wars: Brandi Takes a Bow

May 7, 2013

Storage Wars: Season 4, Episode 7: “Oysters on the Half Plate.”

What happens when you put oysters, beer, the Kings of Swag, and a lone Brandi into one episode?

Not much.

Hey, never said every episode was a 10 on the entertainment meter. This auction was held in Long Beach, California. Guest appearances made by Mark and Matt Harris.

Jarrod was unable to attend, which left Brandi all alone. Good idea? Bad idea?

Brandon was late which irked his dad. Darrell gave Brandon the silent treatment on the drive to the auction.

Darrell: The key to good parenting is non-communication.

There are times I just want to thwack Darrell with a spatula.

1st Storage Unit
Stove, refrigerator, mattress, karaoke machine, and a few boxes. Darrell’s new bid tactic was to place his hand on his neck then flutter his fingers. Whatever works when you don’t have a catch phrase.

Barry wanted this locker. “Why ask why?” he said. He beat Darrell’s fluttered-bid and won at $750. You know Barry would find something “small” to carry out for appraisal.

Yep. Four oyster plates. He packed them up and walked away from the mess he left behind. All I can say is, “Why ask why?”

Barry went on an oyster boat to figure out the value of his oyster plate set. Which, by the way, did have a few broken pieces. Fisherman valued the plates at around $450.

Barry was served freshly caught oysters on one of his plates. Yummy, for a moment. Waves of the sea however, not agreeable with Barry. He didn’t hurl, at least not on camera.

2nd Storage Unit
Dirty blankets, broken toys, ladders, old sewing machine, boxes, and trash bags. Darrell forgot he wasn’t speaking to Brandon and asked him a few questions about the locker. So much for the silent treatment.

Harris brothers dressed so refined, they took one look at this dirty locker, beneath them. Brandi didn’t want it either. But it wasn’t beneath Darrell. He won at $250.

Inside he found tools, jet ski equipment and a “gizmo.” Brandon stated a “gizmo” is a term Darrell uses when he is clueless about an item. Probably uses that term a lot.

They took the “gizmo” to a brewing company. It was a top-of-the-line home brewing kit. Complete with all parts and in very good condition. Valued at $450-$500.

3rd Storage Unit

Huge and packed to the ceiling. Remember, Brandi still hasn’t bought a locker. Jarrod kept calling her to buy something.

Brandi: He’s driving me crazy.

Chairs, refrigerator, microwave, love seat, and boxes galore. Brandi was a woman on a mission. She outbid everyone. At $1,300 the only players left were the Harris brothers. She told them she had more money than they and she kept right on bidding.

By the time the bid reached $1,900, the Harris brothers did the gentlemanly thing and let her have the locker. Once Brandi had time to reflect on the items inside the storage unit, she had an epiphany.

Brandi: I just paid too much for a mediocre locker. Oh, my God. I’m Jarrod!

Now that was funny! Jarrod came later to assess the items in the unit. Brandi prayed they would find something of value because they only way their relationship works, is when she’s right.

Oh, snap!

Jarrod found something. An ancient warrior helmet. They took it to Cable International Fine Arts & Antiques. Appraiser stated it was a Japanese Kabuto helmet.

Jarrod: Is it for the guys who built the Great Wall?

O-M-G! Did Jarrod just pull a Darrell? It’s Japanese. Great Wall was built by the Chinese and it’s in China. Okay, now I want to thwack Jarrod with a spatula.

Appraiser looked stupefied, but continued on with the appraisal. Helmet derived from the end of the 19^th century. Shikoro, or neck guard, was in good condition. He valued the helmet at $7,500.

Brandi bowed in relief.

Profit Scorecard:

Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $5,955
Darrell Sheets: $455
Barry Weiss: LOSS – $90
Harris Brotheres: $0

Hopefully, Darell will find a parenting book in a locker and Jarrod a world globe.

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Storage Wars: Barry Flirts with Johan the New Auctioneer

May 7, 2013

Storage Wars: Season 4, Episode 8: “The Monster Hash.”

New sheriff and her deputy rode into town. Not quite. Two new auctioneers however made their first appearances on Storage Wars. Johan Graham and her father, Earl. Combined,,they have 55 years as auctioneers. However, this was their first rodeo at a storage auction.

Guest appearance made by Ivy Calvin.

Auction held in Costa Mesa, California. That’s Darrell’s backyard.

1st Storage Unit
Small and filled with weights, weightlifting equipment, tools, sports equipment, and several trash bags.

Barry took more notice of the new, cute-as-button auctioneer Johan, than the locker. As he placed his arm on her back, Earl quipped:

Earl: No, no, no, no, no, no. Hey, if he puts as much effort into figuring out the locker as he has trying to touch my daughter, he’d have it down by now.

Everyone had a good laugh.

Ivy talked a big game how he was going to steal the locker from Darrell. But that’s all it was, talk. Darrell won at $500.

Lots of sports equipment. Darrell and Brandon did find two interesting toys. Monsters. Or Godzilla type dinosaurs. Darrell and Brandon went to a specialized toy shop in Little Tokyo. Small dinosaur very common, valued only at $30-$40.

Godzilla size toy was called “Marusan.” On the bottom of only one foot stamped with the imprint, “1970 Japan.” That qualified the toy as an original and not a reproduction. Very collectible. Appraised between $1000-$1,200.

2nd Storage Unit

Half-empty or half-full.Visible was a bike pump, two construction levels, tools, and clothing. Nothing to shout home about. Ivy won at $400. He found a strange contraption inside.

Diagraph tool. Round with a hand pump. Heavy even for Ivy to lift. It’s a vintage tool used to create stencils to label boxes back in the 1960s. Appraised between $1,400-$1,600. Not sure if that’s inflated because the market for people who would want to collect the tool, very narrow.

3rd Storage Unit
Pot farm.

Shut the front door!

Hydroponic pump system, Mylar tent, light rail system, a/c unit, dehumidifier, and the works!

Brandi: Are you sure you don’t want to start a pot-growing business.
Jarrod: I do want to start a pot-growing business. It’s just not the right time.
Brandi: Oh, my God. I was kidding!

Got to be careful what seeds you plant inside Jarrod’s head, Brandi. Bid war for this went super fast. Darrell vs. Barry. I could hardly keep up. Barry won at $800.

Usually, Barry walks away from locker with items he can carry. Not this time. He borrowed a truck (looked like Darrell’s) and went to Super Hydroponics shop to have the items appraised. It’s all the equipment you would need for a medicinal pot plant shop Perfectly legal, of course.

Store owner wowed at the complete pot-growing farm system. He appraised everything at $2,000. Barry sold it to him for $1,900. Yes, Barry was “high” on that locker’s profit.

Profit Scorecard:

Barry Weiss: $1,950
Ivy Calvin: $1,485
Darrell Sheets: $800
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $0

How did the two new auctioneers do? Thumbs up and thumbs down. Let the fans decide.

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Storage Wars: Barry & Jarrod Share Brandi

April 30, 2013

Storage Wars: Season 4, Episode 5: “A Time to Kiln.”

The auction was held in San Jacinto, California. On the drive to the facility Jarrod revealed to Brandi that he’s already rented a space for their new store. Surprise! She was not happy. He envisioned the store filled with lots of good inventory.

Brandi: All I can see is an empty wallet.

Guest appearance on this episode made by Nabila Hannis. She talked a big game but went home with nothing to gain.

1st Storage Unit
Briefcase, suitcase, drum set, books, vinyl records, Singer sewing machine, old TV; everything but the kitchen sink. Darrell and Nabila fought for this locker.

Darrell’s new bid strategy was the “wink-a-dink.” Instead of raising his eyebrows to bid, he winked. He doesn’t have a catch phrase, so we’ll cut him a break. It worked. Darrell won the unit at $750.

However, the only antique worth appraising was a small Concert Roller Organ. Appraiser stated it dated back between 1875-1905. Gold leaf letters were still intact with a nice art nouveau design on the side of the machine. He cranked the machine and it worked. Downside, it’s a less expensive model. Valued at $400-$450.

2nd Storage Unit
One of two sister units (default owner rented two units, but each auctioned separately). Two kiln machines caught everyone’s eye.

Kiln machine hardens, burns, or dries substances such as grain, meal, and clay. It’s used to fire and bake ceramics. Locker also contained about 1000 slip cast molds for masks, coffee cups, spoons, dolls… you name it.

Nabila thought to imitate Darrell’s wink-a-dink bid technique. Didn’t work. Barry won the unit at $925.

3rd Storage Unit
Kiln as well as a grandfather clock. Locker was stacked to the ceiling with plastic containers and boxes packed so tightly, that Dan the auctioneer could not lift the door all the way up.

Jarrod wanted inventory for his store. He won at $2,400. What did they find in the boxes? Junk and more junk. Brandi was furious.

Jarrod: You better watch your tone.
Brandi: You better watch your spending.

No fear, Barry to the rescue. He offered to split his profits down the middle if they would haul his kilns and moldings back to their thrift store.

Deal.

Appraisers came by and valued both of Barry’s kilns at $500. Older kiln models, but in very good condition. Jarrod’s single kiln was newer and valued at $800. But it was the slip cast molds that saved the day. At least 1000 molds valued at $5000! Appraisers thought it was cool that Jarrod, Brandi and Barry were willing to share the profits.

Barry placed his arm around Brandi.

Barry: Are we sharing… everything?
Brandi: Oh, my God. It’s not that kind of party, Barry.

Profit Scorecard:

Barry Weiss: $2,275
Jarrod Schulz: $1,100
Darrell Sheets: $1,066
Nabila Hannis: $0

Would you have bought the kiln storage units?

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Storage Wars: Barry & The Asian Cowboy

April 30, 2013

Storage Wars: Season 4, Episode 6: “Like a Kung Pao Cowboy.”

Barry brought a new sidekick to the storage auction. An Asian Cowboy. Don’t ask, just go with it.

Guest appearance was made by the late Mark Bolelo.

Auction was held in Montebello, California.

Same storage facility in which Darrell scored $300,000 worth of paintings.

Darrell spread a rumor that the sister unit to his painting locker would be up for auction.

Seriously, the games people play.

1st Storage Unit
Full of mirrors and wall art. Tags on items read “Close out.” Everything looked new and the price tags were expensive; even for a close out. Barry’s Asian cowboy was really a restaurant store owner who needed supplies for his eatery.

While Jarrod and Brandi needed inventory for their new store, Jarrod whispered in Brandi’s ear to wait for the furniture units. Close out sales on wall art was just the tip of the store that went out of business.

Barry won this unit for $2,200. One item was peculiar. A type of weather meter. It had all the dials for temperature, humidity and such. It also had a rain collector and wind indicators.

Barry took his Asian friend (no longer dressed in western attire) to a Spanish weather station. Estefana, the weather person, stated the item was a high end home weather station. Appraised at $2,000.

Why did Barry go to a Spanish weather station? Estefana knew exactly what the item was for, but it also didn’t hurt that she was gorgeous. Oh, how Barry likes to flirt.

2nd Storage Unit
On the left side of the locker, boxes were labeled French fries. On the right side, boxes of exercise equipment. Mark thought to up the bid, but he accidentally won unit at $400. His scrunched face told it all – ouch!

To his favor the unit wasn’t a bust. Boxes had jewelry and more jewelry. Mark also found an entire piercing kit with medical supplies, instruments and jewelry for piercing. Appraised at $900.

What happened next was a blitzkrieg of bids by Jarrod and Brandi.

Unit 3 – Jarrod wins at $1,400.
Unit 4 – Brandi wins at $1,200.
Unit 5 – Jarrod wins at $3,600.
Unit 6 – Brandi wins at $5,250.

All new furniture, perfect for their new store.

Profit Scorecard:

Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $14,450
Barry Weiss: $4,316
Mark Bolelo: $1,560
Darrell Sheets: $0

Darrell, maybe at the next auction you should focus more on bidding than spreading rumors.

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Storage Wars: Barry’s New Sidekick – Cousin Itt!

April 23, 2013

Storage Wars: Season 4, Episode 4: “The PA Stays in the Picture.”

At any given storage auction one player may strike a huge payoff while others swing and miss. Then there are times when everyone loses.

Auction was held in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Guest appearance was made by the late Mark Balelo.

It’s a rainy day and Barry’s late. Everyone filed into the storage facility. Barry however hovered over the crafts table (service table of snacks set up on location for cast and crew).

He’s in a mood because he’s late. He’s hungry. He grabs a snack then kidnaps the PA (production assistant) Adam to be his new sidekick. Oh, why not.

1st Storage Unit
Bedroom set, refrigerator; and what Jarrod called a “funk-defied” sofa (beat-up). PA, being much taller than Barry, was able to describe what was in the room.

Jarrod promised Brandi to be frugal with money today. Yeah, don’t hold him to that Brandi. Jarrod won the unit at $1,000.

Brandi: Apparently Jarrod’s definition of frugal is over spending on the first locker he sees.

Only unique item was a sprucing kit. Jarrod and Brandi took kit to a bonsai nursery to have it appraised. Alas, all inexpensive tools. Worth only $50.

2nd Storage Unit
Few open boxes with camera and film equipment, old television, and an old cash register. Old = outdated. Not antiques. Barry wanted the unit and thought the best way to win was to disguise PA Adam.

Barry coiffed Adam’s hair. Oh, good Lord! Adam looked like Cousin Itt! Very tall, dark-haired, Cousin Itt. Did the disguise work? Barry won the unit at $600. Can’t say it didn’t work.

But that wasn’t the end of the PA’s participation in this episode. Barry took PA Adam with him to get the cameras appraised. Experts at Pro 8mm Shops stated they did have one high end 8mm camera and some low end cameras in the box. Entire lot valued only around $500.

3rd Storage Unit
Commercial printing and advertising equipment. Mark pegged this unit as his and Jarrod would make him pay. For some reason, before the auction, Mark made many snide remarks at Jarrod. Bad move to piss off the Young Gun.

Mark vs. Jarrod. $1000 bid after $1000 bid increments. In the end Mark won, but Jarrod never had the intention of victory. How much did Mark pay? A whopping $2,700. But when Mark had the machine appraised, he discovered it needed an entire overhaul.

Profit Scorecard:

Barry Weiss: $50
Darrell Sheets: 0
Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: loss of -$230
Mark Bolelo: LOSS -$1,450

What did Barry and his sidekick PA Adam do with the 8mm film cameras? They made a short film, of course. An artsy, non-talking film starring Barry, PA Adam, Dan, Laura and a dwarf. Something tells me an Academy Award isn’t in their future.

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Storage Wars: I Urn for You

April 23, 2013

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Storage Wars: Season 4, Episode 3: “All’s Well that Urns Well.”

Have you ever seen an urn? I haven’t. Neither have Jarrod or Brandi. They thought they had matching beer steins. My skin just crawled out of my body at the thought of drinking beer out of an urn. Yeach.

Storage auction was held in Orange, California. Guest appearance by Ivy Calvin, a former MMA fighter. It was Barry however who had the fighter in him from the get-go. Make them all pay through the nose for lockers. Did his strategy work? Hmmm…

1st Storage Unit
Stacked poorly with office desk chairs, files, banker boxes, and office supplies. Barry stated it was not the locker for him but the – “Perfect locker to screw to the nut balls.”

Good strategy however one itsy-bitsy oversight on his part. Barry did not notice as the crowd filed in front of locker that they showed little interested in the contents. Barry shouted the first bid: $150!

Silence.

Barry looked around. Everyone shook their heads “No.” Darrell told Barry he could have bought the locker for only $20.

Barry: Note to self. You can’t bid up any other buyers if there aren’t any other buyers.

Good lesson, Barry. He unloaded his unwanted locker. Three desk chairs. He stepped inside and tossed items out into the hallway. Then it happened. The nut ball Collector thought to use an old computer monitor as a stepping stool.

Careful… steady… stop wobbling…. Barry… watch out… Barry!

Phew. He made it onto the desk without killing himself. What did he find inside his locker? A whole lot of nothing. Way to screw it to the competition, Collector.

2nd Storage Unit
Girl’s clothing, crib, and kid’s craft items. Of all people, it was the two big guys who went on a bid war on this unit. Darrell vs. Ivy. Former MMA fighter would not go down this time. He won the unit at $250.

Calvin found Garbage Pail Kids collectibles, both old and new, inside his locker. Those might be worth some money. Ivy visited Layron, who was once an original artist for Garbage Pail Kids, to appraise the items. Many cards were in mint condition; but the entire lot was not a gold mine. Valued at $600.

That was the end of the auction. Next day Darrell visited a storage auction held in West Covina, California. He saw Jarrod and Brandi standing in the parking lot. Darrell called Jarrod a sneak, sneaky-snake for attending this auction.

Knock, knock. Uh, Darrell. Storage auctions are publicly listed. What’s your problem? Well, in the end Jarrod and Brandi would out bid him at $250 for the locker. Two days of auctions and zero lockers for Darrell.

Storage Unit contained bedroom and dining furniture. One oddity Jarrod and Brandi found was inside a suitcase. Matching set of urns. And yes, they thought the urns were beer steins. Doh! They pulled a Darrell.

Couple took the antiques to one of Barry’s appraisers, Randy Esada at Thrift Décor store. Matching urns dated back about 150 years. Workmanship on the urns was extraordinary with detail and decoration. Both were in very good condition, but (you knew there was a but in there) they were not originals.

They didn’t have a hallmark on the bottom for maker of the urns and neither were made of pewter. Urns were made by a method called “pot metal.” This is compressed metals molded into less expensive versions of fancy items. The good news: the pair was valued between $400-$600.

Profit Scorecard:

Jarrod Schulz & Brandi Passante: $1,325
Ivy Calvin: $530
Barry Weiss: $221
Darrell Sheets: $0

What will Brandi do with the matching urns? She may hide her petty cash in hers. With Jarrod’s urn, depends if he keeps overpaying for lockers…

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Shopping is Fun – Why Not Buy a Storage Unit?

April 21, 2013

Online Storage Auctions