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Welcome => Welcome to the Online Storage Auctions Forum => Topic started by: cmsallek on October 30, 2011, 05:18:17 PM

Title: Greetings from A2 MI
Post by: cmsallek on October 30, 2011, 05:18:17 PM
I'm Chris & I hope to start buying units' contents @ storage places soon. Attended an auction on the north side of Detroit last week. 1st was a double-garage unit that had been largely cleared out. A beat-up office chair, a newer, cheaper? rocking chair, a cooler with 2 beer cans on it, some Christmas & a few boxes. It went for $10 or $15. Then a "regular" unit that was PACKED. A stepper exercise machine, a pre-flat screen tv, a hutch & mattress set. Couldn't see much else (boxes, totes, tubs, etc.). I think it went for $150. Didn't bid on either but didn't plan to. Hoping to p/u extra $. Probably sell on CL. Donate the clothes & flotsam & jetsam to Sally Ann/Goodwill/etc.
Title: Re: Greetings from A2 MI
Post by: monkeybusiness on October 30, 2011, 06:10:55 PM
Welcome and enjoy!
Title: Re: Greetings from A2 MI
Post by: acman on October 30, 2011, 06:46:57 PM
Some clothes are have resale value, don't throw everything out.  I keep Shoes, Jackets, Jeans, Nice print t-shirts, etc.

BTW, are you attending Blairs auctions?  He really brings in the bids and is the most visible auctioneer in Michigan.  Try less advertised auctions(Ma and Pa places and Public Storage) for better luck.
Title: Re: Greetings from A2 MI
Post by: Drew on October 30, 2011, 08:05:37 PM
welcome to the forums!
Title: Re: Greetings from A2 MI
Post by: cmsallek on October 31, 2011, 01:36:53 AM
Haven't been to a Blair's auction yet. It was an Extra Space Storage auction in Shelby Township. WAS going to check out their auction in Mount Clemens but arrived after it finished (on a schedule I was given by the manager where I store my trailer, it was SUPPOSED to start @ 10am but was actually held @ 9:30). Oh, well.
Title: Re: Greetings from A2 MI
Post by: cmsallek on October 31, 2011, 01:41:59 AM
Well, if I find an autographed jersey or a wedding dress or a Michael Jackson-worn jacket or such, I'll keep those but I just don't really want to get into the clothing business. Laundering it to make sure I'm not infecting other clothes and worrying about infestations in my locker are things I don't care to deal with.
Title: Re: Greetings from A2 MI
Post by: acman on October 31, 2011, 10:02:39 AM
Quote from: cmsallek on October 31, 2011, 01:41:59 AM
Well, if I find an autographed jersey or a wedding dress or a Michael Jackson-worn jacket or such, I'll keep those but I just don't really want to get into the clothing business. Laundering it to make sure I'm not infecting other clothes and worrying about infestations in my locker are things I don't care to deal with.
You'll change your tune when you need to break even on a locker or you find some nice clothing, I did!