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Title: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 07:57:27 PM
I'm here to talk about the auction game. Any questions you guys might have fire away. Be nice and I will answer just about anything. First off I am a regular auction buyer just like anybody else. I have been doing this for a long time. I'm a typical New Yorker with the mentality that if you treat me right I will do the same in return. Even tho I have been doing auctions for what seems like a lifetime I still learn new things everyday.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 24, 2013, 08:08:24 PM
So what's up with the new clothing line? Was that something you wanted to do or did someone approach you with the idea? Pretty cool graphics by the way.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 08:13:28 PM
I know the comparisons are going to start about me and you know who from LA. Operation LockDown my partner Matty Temple and I started way before I knew that I was going to be on the show.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: AnnieMae on January 24, 2013, 08:15:15 PM
Hey Mike!

I have a question. Are Candy and Courtney real buyers? I mean, were they buying storage units before the show or were they just cast as eye candy?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 08:23:18 PM
They are deff real auction buyers. I wouldn't say they are as seasoned as myself or Joe P but they know what they are looking for. I'm not sure how long they have been in the game for. They do pretty good when it comes to their vintage pop up sales.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 24, 2013, 08:24:21 PM
I know the comparisons are going to start about me and you know who from LA. Operation LockDown my partner Matty Temple and I started way before I knew that I was going to be on the show.

You know, I don't think you're going to get compared to any of the other SW cast members. We can tell you know what you're doing. Can't say that about everyone on SW but we won't go into that. That really sucks that you lost your store, hopefully you had insurance to cover everything.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 08:31:56 PM
Na man I couldn't get insurance for inventory because there is no real set price per item. All I was able to get was liability so no insurance to cover my merch.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 24, 2013, 08:39:08 PM
Ouch. Well, that's the good thing about this business....4 units later and your garage is full again. So what type of merchandise do you focus on? I personally like nice furniture & appliance units...things that are easy to value and sell quickly.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 08:46:39 PM
I am all about things I can sell quick. Furniture is a tough one for me. Takes up a lot of room and unless its a piece that's a little out of the ordinary I end up getting stuck with it for way to long.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 24, 2013, 08:49:30 PM
So how did you get into the business? Did you have a mentor or just the school of hard knocks?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 09:10:04 PM
My uncle took me to my first auction when I was about 9 years old. He would take me to garage sales and flea markets all the time. Back then he was a glorified junk man but he sure did know his stuff. Buy low sell high.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 24, 2013, 09:25:30 PM
The forum got a sharp increase in traffic just shortly after you made your first post the other night...most traffic we have ever seen at one time. We couldn't figure out whether it was related but who knows.

I don't know where the heck everyone is tonight. Plenty of guests but the regulars are MIA. Is Auction Hunters on or something? Kidding  ;)

Give this thread 48 hours and you'll have some many questions to answer you'll have to hire a publicist.   

So, after the first episode aired, did you have to change your phone number to stop all of the ex-girlfriends from calling? LOL

You're married and you have kids right?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 09:31:47 PM
Nothing crazy like any Ex's calling but unsure as hell got a ton of Facebook friend requests from people I haven't spoke to in years. All of a sudden they want to be my friend? Come on now... Like I said I'm a normal dude just like everybody else and I'm more than happy to talk to anybody. Just don't want any trolls/spammers screwing with me and I will be more than happy to keep on posting.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 24, 2013, 09:41:40 PM
Just don't want any trolls/spammers screwing with me and I will be more than happy to keep on posting.

You won't get that here. I keep all the trolls locked in the dungeon.  ;D

So when they started the casting in NY, did they seek you out or did you'll answer a casting call? What was you're reaction when you found out you made the cut?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 09:45:11 PM
They reached out to me. I was running adds on Craigslist about buying contents of people's home for my store when I got the call. They asked if I did storage auctions and I was like "yea 95% of my shop is from auctions". One thing led to another and here I am.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 24, 2013, 09:56:55 PM
That's cool. I know when they were casting in Texas they put ads up everywhere. They probably got a lot of responses from people that just wanted to be on TV. I'm glad to see that they took the initiative to seek out people that are real players in the business.

So, I think I heard you mention on the show that you have kids?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 09:58:45 PM
Yea wife and 3 kids. They are the reason I am out there hustling my @ss off everyday. I had a pretty rough up bringing so I promised myself that if I ever had the chance to be a father I would give it my all.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 24, 2013, 10:05:48 PM
Yeah, same here. Just 1 kid though. The good thing about buying storage units is there is a never ending supply of free toys, clothes and other things they need.

Since the show came out, has there been an increase in attendance at NY auctions?

Do you think that being on the show has increased your intimidation factor or has it just made you more of a target for people trying to bid you up?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 10:13:27 PM
Auction crowds have pretty much stayed the same. All the regulars that have seen me for years know what I'm about. Honestly not much has changed.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 24, 2013, 10:20:58 PM
So what's your buddy's name with all the muscles? How long have you been friends with him? They kind of make him out to look like he's all brawn and no brains on the show. Is that just for entertainment?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 24, 2013, 10:35:36 PM
No that's for real. Dumb as a rock. He is my wife's first cousin.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 24, 2013, 10:51:02 PM
I asked this question in the beginning of the thread and I wasn't sure if you didn't want to talk about it or if you just didn't see it, so I'll ask again.

So what's up with the new clothing line? Was that something you wanted to do or did someone approach you with the idea?

If you want to, add a link to your website in your signature so that people can check out your apparel and the other merchandise you have for sale. This way every time you post people will see the link and click on it.


Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 25, 2013, 02:25:54 AM
I've got a question Mike. What do you do with all of those old mattresses and old TVs? :)
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 25, 2013, 10:20:08 AM
Mattresses are my worst enemy!!! I hate them but unfortunately I seem to run in to them all the time. Usually if they are half way decent I usually give them away to people who need them. The big old TV's I have a ton of fun with. Take a hammer and hit it dead center and watch out! Major explosion!!!! Always fun.....
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 25, 2013, 11:05:59 AM
Nothing wrong with a little fun. I was just being curious how they might be disposed of on a volume basis. I remember reading on here a while back how this one guy breaks down mattresses, uses the wood for kindling and throws the springs in the metal recycle bin. Seem like a bit of work to me, but I guess it's better to make money off something instead of paying to dispose of it.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 25, 2013, 11:35:31 AM
I think I've only thrown away a few mattresses in my career. They sell like hot cakes on Craigslist. Even if they're a little sketchy, people will still buy them if the price is right.  ;D

So Mike, we see some of the other buyers taking a cab or riding the subway to auctions...are there really buyers that do that? It's got to be inconvenient and expensive especially when there are several storage facilities having an auction back to back.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 25, 2013, 04:13:05 PM
Believe it or not they do take public transport. It is way cheaper than paying for parking in the city. Even in front of these storage places you can not park a non commercial vehicle to load or unload. I learned that lesson way to many times. The fines are no joke.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 25, 2013, 05:41:47 PM
So how do you load your merchandise? Park down the street and push everything on a cart? Or just use a commercial vehicle?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 25, 2013, 06:54:14 PM
I mean it all depends on the facility. Some do have drive in bays that you can use to load and unload. Maybe 4 spots for an entire building. If there is no drive in you pretty much have to use the cart system down the block. These are all the different kinds of things that play through when buying auctions in NYC. Believe me you think twice about buying a 10X20 on the 8th floor of a building with no loading dock. Plays a big part in the labor cost of unloading the room.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 25, 2013, 06:56:54 PM
Yeah, I can see how that would effect the bidding.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 25, 2013, 07:02:02 PM
So how do you get rid of the small or common stuff you accumulate? Flea market? Garage sale? Donation?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 25, 2013, 07:10:34 PM
I mean it all depends. I do have an Amazon account that I use when I find bulk items to unload fast. I know their % is pretty high but it is a good tool to unload bulk items. Your common household items I do donate a lot of. During the warmer months I do hold pretty big tag sales every once in awhile to unload a lot of the common items as well.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Bublee on January 25, 2013, 07:20:45 PM
8 lockers in one day? Damn, do you hire a moving company? LOL
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 25, 2013, 07:49:35 PM
I'm telling you I bought 8 the other day when it was about 10 degrees out. Even tho our rooms are all inside its just as cold in there. I will think twice about buying that many in that cold again. I'm still frozen.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 25, 2013, 07:55:23 PM
So what's hot in the New York resale market? Antiques, modern furniture?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 25, 2013, 07:59:34 PM
Modern furniture is always in. I'm not the furniture type. Takes up way to much room to store and you have to sit on it for awhile. I like the "no brainers" see it buy it and sell it. Quick cash.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 25, 2013, 08:08:47 PM
So are big into social media? Do you spend a lot of time on Facebook or other sites?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 25, 2013, 08:31:58 PM
Yeah, I can see how that would effect the bidding.

Don't forget that newbs think every unit is supposed to go for $3K.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 25, 2013, 08:59:32 PM
It's interesting to hear how people in other locations handle their business. Here in Texas, we have plenty of room to spread out. For the most part, storage facilities are big and flat. You might see a 3 story facility in the downtown area of a major city if you're lucky. Parking and loading are usually never an issue. Hearing stories about the NY auction scene makes you appreciate how convenient it is to back you're truck up to the unit!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: the teacher on January 25, 2013, 10:39:32 PM
This is a pretty cool thread!   8)


So, what's the coolest thing you think you've ever found in a storage unit?

What's the most you've ever made on a single locker.......any of those 40-50k lockers that we all hear rumors about? 

Do you still move most of the stuff yourselves or do you hire a bunch of guys to give you a hand?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 25, 2013, 11:04:35 PM
Do you still move most of the stuff yourselves or do you hire a bunch of guys to give you a hand?

His cousin works for him cleaning out the units. You'd know that if you watched the show!  :P
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: theoddfind on January 25, 2013, 11:06:44 PM
The interaction between you and your cousin is hilarious. In the episode where you guys are playing rockem sockem robots. whose idea was it for your cousin to wear boxing shorts, his or the producer? For that matter does the producer direct the show any way? I would have to assume yes due to the high cost of filming.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: the teacher on January 25, 2013, 11:39:30 PM
His cousin works for him cleaning out the units. You'd know that if you watched the show!  :P

LOL........it's a show!  Just wondered if they might have some guys that come help them out to get the bulk out or if they still move everything by themselves.........plus, SOME of us are out buying and selling and making money and can't watch unlimited amounts of reality tv......we're busy dealing with our own reality!   ;)

BTW.....got a bunch recorded but only had time to watch one so far.....I'll get to it....been very busy lately!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 26, 2013, 01:21:09 AM
I still unload every room. There is no magic clean up crew that comes in. I might hire a few guys here and there to help me but I pretty much do all the grunt work. NYC is deff a different animal when it comes to auction buying. We rarely have an outside facility. Most are 8-9 floor buldings packed to the ceiling.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: fredgsanford on January 26, 2013, 08:17:33 AM
Hi Mike

how many people are living in some of those manhattan units ?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 26, 2013, 08:28:10 AM
I hear you when it comes to your concerns I had the same ones when the original SW aired. Everybody thought going to an auction you were instantly going to become rich. Rookies which I like to call them have no idea the time and work that goes in to buying storage rooms. No need to be star struck I am a normal dude just like you except I somehow ended up being on TV doing what I do anyway. As far as people living in the rooms in Manhattan not so much. When you head to the South Bronx well that's a different story. You see all kinds of things down there.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 26, 2013, 01:11:38 PM
I have to admit I’m a little bit star-struck right now!

There one in every crowed. :P
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 26, 2013, 01:18:08 PM
There one in every crowed. :P

LOL ....that's so funny I won't even make fun of your grammar, punctuation or spelling.  ;)

It kind of reminds me of this:
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: the teacher on January 26, 2013, 02:07:06 PM
This must take up a lot of your time.....now not only do you still have to go to auctions and do clean out and move and sell stuff, but you probably have show obligations and all kinds of people contacting you!   
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 26, 2013, 03:40:45 PM
It's really not that bad. Other than having camera men at the auction it's biz as usual.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 26, 2013, 04:39:19 PM
LOL ....that's so funny I won't even make fun of your grammar, punctuation or spelling.

Tis a good thing yall din't, cuz it were dun on porpoise.

(I didn't know how to throw a nyuk nyuk sound in with it.)
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 26, 2013, 04:43:10 PM
(I didn't know how to throw a nyuk nyuk sound in with it.)

That's okay, just typing nyuk nyuk gave me a mental image.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 26, 2013, 04:47:10 PM
So is there any kind of schedule for the filming or is it a random thing?

My wife wanted me to ask you if any of the other regulars have gotten frustrated that the crew was filming at an auction?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 26, 2013, 05:51:52 PM
It is pretty random. Not sure if it really bothers anybody else.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 26, 2013, 06:12:26 PM
It is pretty random. Not sure if it really bothers anybody else.

I've been to a taping, and for the most part people are intrigued. It's interesting to watch what goes on behind the scenes. The people who don't want to be on TV or who don't want deal with auctions that take longer than normal because of the filming, will usually leave if they see cameras.

I know Walt Cade listed where they were filming on his website, does John Luke do the same?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 26, 2013, 09:26:54 PM
I know Walt Cade listed where they were filming on his website, does John Luke do the same?

Check his website and you'll have your answer.
http://www.dstraussauction.com/

Hey, that was hard! :P
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 26, 2013, 10:31:15 PM
Mike, did you know Joe P before the show? Is he the main whale in the NY area or are there others buyers with just as much or more clout?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 27, 2013, 08:49:48 AM
I have battled with Joe P a few times before the show. I hate to swell his head even more but he is a Legend. Everywhere we go somebody knows him. There are a lot of big time players in NY that spend a boat load of cash every day.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 27, 2013, 10:27:16 AM
So what does your family think about you being on the show? Bet they never saw that coming.  ;D
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 27, 2013, 01:52:07 PM
imagine hester or that other kid coming in here to hang out with the "Folks" ROTFLMAO!

Yeah that would be bad. I don't think I could be courteous to him if he started throwing his attitude around.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: bwd111 on January 28, 2013, 10:45:18 AM
Hey Mike I work in Radio In SLC,Utah would you be able to do an Interview on One of our 6 Stations?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 28, 2013, 10:58:50 AM
Hey Mike I work in Radio In SLC,Utah would you be able to do an Interview on One of our 6 Stations?

Travis found him so he's ours! :P
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: bwd111 on January 28, 2013, 02:50:18 PM
Might of found him but doesnt own him. Plus radio reaches more than a fourm does and bet he does the interview in SLC.  :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 28, 2013, 03:09:37 PM
Technically Mike found us. His a big boy and can make decisions on his own. And yes, radio does reach more people during the broadcast; however, this forum and every post made on it will live on infinitely. After several months, these posts will reach far more people than the few hundred thousand a radio broadcast will reach.  ;D
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 28, 2013, 03:19:43 PM
Might of found him but doesnt own him. Plus radio reaches more than a fourm does and bet he does the interview in SLC.  :P :P :P :P :P :P :P :P.

Would love to do an interview. Send me an email [email protected]
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 28, 2013, 03:27:53 PM
What does SLC stand for by the way?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: MovieMan on January 28, 2013, 03:45:04 PM
What does SLC stand for by the way?

Uh, that would be Salt Lake City (as in Utah) where member BWD111 resides.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 28, 2013, 03:50:12 PM
Sorry, I have just never heard of Salt Lake City referred to that way.

I don't get to Utah as often as I dream of being there.  ::)
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 28, 2013, 05:00:09 PM
Send me an email [email protected]

Hmm, lockdown? Did a little prison terminology just slip out there?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 28, 2013, 06:52:24 PM
Not me. I have never been locked up.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 28, 2013, 09:20:49 PM
Hmm, lockdown? Did a little prison terminology just slip out there?


I think the producers of Storage Wars started doing background checks after the Jerry Simpson incident. He's clean!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 28, 2013, 09:23:40 PM
Not me. I have never been locked up.

I didn't say you were. Hmm, but you did get defensive kind of quick. It makes one wonder... ;)
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 28, 2013, 09:25:24 PM
after the Jerry Simpson incident.

Bunch of crap if you ask me. I don't care if he does or does not have a record. In the here and now he was working an honest job trying to make a living.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 28, 2013, 09:31:48 PM
I didn't say you were. Hmm, but you did get defensive kind of quick. It makes one wonder... ;)

He always defends himself quickly. There's nothing wrong with that, it shows self respect.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 29, 2013, 09:47:28 AM
This is what the LockDown means. By the way started way before the show came out....

Lock It Down!

Operation Lockdown is a unique clothing line that was created to reflect a way of life. Molded from a lifestyle that seeks to have nothing hold you back from your goals and live life to the fullest, our brand's main focus is to depict this in the apparel we create.

Our trademark logo quietly depicts our intense desire to achieve. With a quick glance the skull and the chain have a hard appearance and is easily misjudged, but there is a significant meaning within them.
The Skull

Memento Mori is Latin for "Remember Death" This phrase was believed to originate from an ancient Roman tradition where a servant would march behind a victorious general as he paraded through town. As the general shined in the glory of the cheering crowds, the servant would whisper in the general’s ear: “Respice post te! Hominem te esse memento! Memento mori!” = “Look behind you! Remember that you are but a man! Remember that you will die!” In today's society our culture is devoted to perpetuating the lie that you can stay young and live forever. People do not like to talk about death as it is too depressing or morbid for our "think-positive" ways. We use the skull (death) as a motivator to live a good, meaningful, and virtuous life. Not morbid, rather motivation to quit wasting your life on meaningless things and start living the life you want NOW and lock it down. In the past artists created paintings, sculptures, and mosaics depicting skulls, skeletons, and other symbols of death to motivate the living. Our apparel serves as the modern day motivator.
The Chain

The circle, the never ending shape symbolizing the circle of life. It is there to reinforce constant progression. A subtle reminder that we are here for a limited amount of time and life will go on with or without us. We can sit passively for the ride or we can take control and lockdown the life we want with unbreakable determination. The chain is only as strong as the weakest link, don't let your drive to achieve be the weak link of your life.

Designed with a purpose, easily misinterpreted, the logo defines the methods behind Operation Lockdown.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 29, 2013, 11:06:23 AM
Operation Lockdown is a unique clothing line that was created to reflect a way of life.

Does it come in orange or with black and white stripes? :D
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 29, 2013, 11:30:34 AM
Ha Ha Ha...... ::)
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on January 29, 2013, 12:30:43 PM
Does it come in orange or with black and white stripes? :D

Why does it matter Alloro? This is the only one they'll let you wear...and it's only available in white.  ;)

(http://auctionstx.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Gimp.jpg)
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on January 29, 2013, 01:40:34 PM
This is the only one they'll let you wear...and it's only available in white.

Awesome, the jacket matches the pants too!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: rulesforrebels on January 29, 2013, 01:42:03 PM
Mike cool to see you on here. I was just curious if the notoriety of being on the show has helped your auctions business? reason I ask alot of times I see ebay sellers selling something like say a mp3 player and in the title they wil put "found in storage unit auction" like thats going to help it sell. i could care less wher it came from if i need it and if its a good price it will sell. wondering if your finding your items for sale get more interest or if people are jumping at the gun to do business with you just because they know your face know your name nad your on tv. i imagine it cant hurt. btw very cool to see you on the site.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 30, 2013, 07:02:26 PM
Mike cool to see you on here. I was just curious if the notoriety of being on the show has helped your auctions business?

Thanks for the support this forum has been great! I haven't seen much change in sales.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: MovieMan on January 31, 2013, 09:50:42 AM
If I am not mistaken we have seen four episodes from New York.

How many more have been produced and when can we expect to see them?

Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on January 31, 2013, 04:00:40 PM
There was a total of 6 that aired. More are coming very soon. I'm not sure of an exact date as we are kept in the dark also when it comes to that.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 01, 2013, 03:47:00 PM
This thread is on fire! 85 posts in the first week. That's almost half the number of posts our top thread has, but that took 14 months. If this keeps up Mike, I'll probably give you your own blog.  ;)
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 01, 2013, 06:30:50 PM
Thanks Man! I'm here let the people come. This forum is great! Bunch of down to earth people!!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 05, 2013, 07:39:14 AM
Where did everybody go? Travis it might be time to create that blog for me.... 8)
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Alias300 on February 05, 2013, 08:06:35 AM
Where did everybody go?

It's always like this.   Everyone out earning.  Then a week or two of heavy posting.....then back out grinding.   


I suspect the Super Bowl had a small part to do with it this weekend......
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 05, 2013, 09:25:11 AM
Yeah, it was a ghost town all day long on Sunday. I mean, what do you expect? Pizza, Beer, Football or Storage Auctions? Hmm, wait a minute, that gives me an idea. Pizza, Beer & Storage Auctions...sure would make them more fun!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: MovieMan on February 05, 2013, 09:57:35 AM
It's always like this. 

And that's true of all forums..."high" volume in a given thread or two during "x" time period, then nothing 'till the next time (and maybe another thread).

Meanwhile......

(http://webs.lanset.com/rjsmovie/images/mike.jpg) as of 2/5/2013 at 8 a.m. Pacific on 2/5/2013
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 06, 2013, 06:47:01 AM
Beer, Pizza & Storage Auctions seem like a real great idea! 8)
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Alias300 on February 06, 2013, 10:49:44 AM
I miss the old days when they provided coffee & doughnuts.    Now they b*tch if you want to use the restroom.   Doubt a pizza order is gonna happen. :'(

Anyone else notice that facility employees and auctioneers are starting to hate the crowds too?

Seemed to be more social in the past.    Now it's a cluster fu.....
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 06, 2013, 11:08:56 AM
Well, back in the day, you pretty much knew everyone. Nowadays, there are so many people coming and going, it's hard to keep track.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: theoddfind on February 06, 2013, 07:52:31 PM
Gonna start coming to auctions driving a vending truck...... :D
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 06, 2013, 08:05:02 PM
That could actually be good money.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 06, 2013, 08:39:02 PM
Mike, do you go to auctions 6 days a week?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on February 06, 2013, 09:45:22 PM
Hey Mike! Great to meet you! I know you like to big hard and fast on things you can flip right away, but I'd like to know if you bid solely on what you see, or if you take other factors into consideration. Factors like neatness of the packing, the types of boxes/bins used, writing on the boxes (kitchen, bedroom, etc.). Does this factor into your bidding at all?

If so, what of the other factors, besides what you see holds more value to you?


Love the show, I'm originally from Brick, NJ and was ecstatic when you guys did an episode from there!

Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Alias300 on February 06, 2013, 10:16:01 PM
Gonna start coming to auctions driving a vending truck...... :D

Oh!  H*ll yeah!

That's n awesome idea.   I'm packing a cooler of drinks to the next one....expand from there.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 06, 2013, 10:48:47 PM
Oh!  H*ll yeah!

That's n awesome idea.   I'm packing a cooler of drinks to the next one....expand from there.

You could make a killing selling flashlights & batteries as well.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 07, 2013, 07:24:13 AM
Hey Mike! Great to meet you! I know you like to big hard and fast on things you can flip right away, but I'd like to know if you bid solely on what you see, or if you take other factors into consideration. Factors like neatness of the packing, the types of boxes/bins used, writing on the boxes (kitchen, bedroom, etc.). Does this factor into your bidding at all?

If so, what of the other factors, besides what you see holds more value to you?


Love the show, I'm originally from Brick, NJ and was ecstatic when you guys did an episode from there!

Honestly it depends on what kind of mood I am in that day. Of course looking in to see what I can sell right away plays a big part of how much I am willing to spend. Don't get me wrong I am still a thrill seeker of what could be. My favorite auctions to go to are moving and storage auctions. 90% of the rooms that go up are ones that have been professionally moved in so the items are usually a lot better than your everyday storage facility. Writing on boxes are hit and miss sometimes I have seen a lot of tricky facilities that have written different things on boxes just to increase bids. "Star Wars" for instance at a real grimy place I went to once every box was written with Collectibles, Baseball Cards Etc just to drive the bids. I was smart enough to stay away. unfortunately a guy I know wasn't. He got beat real bad to find nothing but old clothes and garbage inside those boxes.
Brick was a blast. I love outside facilities. In NYC there is hardly ever and outside room so being free to walk around like we did in Brick and CT was a real treat.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 07, 2013, 07:28:36 AM
Mike, do you go to auctions 6 days a week?

Not really it all depends on what facilities are going up. I am not sure where you guys are from but around here when facilities have their auctions sometimes all you need is one day a week. For instance what was it two weeks ago one place had 52 rooms in one day. I bought 8 of them. In NYC when facilities have auctions sometimes they are so massive you can score big and not spend a ton of money and have enough product to move for a month.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 07, 2013, 12:26:37 PM
Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm from Houston and there are usually auctions going on Monday-Saturday. On average, you see 50-75 units a day and you could buy as many units as you wanted to or your budget allowed. However, the people who don't live in large cities aren't used to this, they might be lucky to attend 5-10 auctions a month, most of which only have one location for the day.

In Houston, you can go to auctions that start at 8:00 AM and end after 7:00 PM. I have also seen over 150 units on one caravan.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on February 07, 2013, 02:56:11 PM
Here in NC auctions tend to run heavy Tues-Thurs.. By heavy I mean 3-5 auctions/day with 3-10 units up per location. I don't know if I've ever seen a Monday auction and Fridays are usually good for an auction with low volume of units. From my experience, those units tend to get paid up.. Friday being payday and all.. Weekends are good for moving POD auctions and the occasional storage facility. Once a month a moving company holds an auction, but they piece it out. No full bins..
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Cobia on February 08, 2013, 09:10:02 AM
Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm from Houston and there are usually auctions going on Monday-Saturday. On average, you see 50-75 units a day and you could buy as many units as you wanted to or your budget allowed. However, the people who don't live in large cities aren't used to this, they might be lucky to attend 5-10 auctions a month, most of which only have one location for the day.

In Houston, you can go to auctions that start at 8:00 AM and end after 7:00 PM. I have also seen over 150 units on one caravan.

This is my problem, exactly!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 13, 2013, 09:02:06 PM
Mike, what have you been up to this week?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 15, 2013, 05:27:46 PM
Nothing to crazy. Hit a few auctions, bought a few rooms. No beautiful babies this week just your everyday sort of rooms. I'm actually considering opening a new store (wife's idea). Just the same old hustle and grind.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 15, 2013, 06:04:55 PM
This is definitely the time to invest in a store while the big money is still coming in.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 15, 2013, 08:33:59 PM
I'm thinking if I do a small store again that I would prob be open on weekends only. There is no way I am going back to running my shop 6 days a week. Been there done that.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 15, 2013, 10:28:05 PM
Yeah, that's not a bad idea. I have always felt that it's better to sell your goods in the same place every week. This way you develop a loyal following. Is the rent outrageous or do you know of any decent locations that are reasonably priced?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: bmovies on February 16, 2013, 09:12:29 AM
So whats the deal with Storage Wars NY? Has it been cancelled? Dont see any reruns of it being aired. Just storage wars and storage wars texas.

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Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 16, 2013, 04:51:05 PM
Storage Wars NY is deff not canceled. Will be back on very soon. From what I told June/July.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on February 16, 2013, 04:53:28 PM
I'm sure a little storm called Sandy put things on a slight delay. Can't wait for it come back!

Can you tell me more about your store? Is it a standard used goods store, do you only stock specific items? My goal is to open a store but with the wide array of items that can be found at storage auctions, I'm finding it hard to find a niche.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 16, 2013, 07:33:29 PM
Sandy Deff put a hurtin on all of us. When it comes to a store my first one I had I sold everything from pots and pans to clothing. I can tell you this I will never do that again. Don't get me wrong if you have a market for those type items you can do very well. The problem I ran in to was everybody who came in thought my store was a giant tag sale and would make ridiculous offers. I mean if I have an item for sale for $10 and you offer me a $1 you might as well leave. My favorite thing I used to love telling people "how about this I go outside and smash it in to a million pieces and you can have it for free". NO BS I told that to more than one person. I'm not trying to discourage you at all the main thing is to open your store in an area where a majority of middle class people live. Rich people are to ashamed to be seen walking in a thrift/second hand store and people with low income will nickel and dime you to death. I am just speaking from my experience I am no retail expert.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on February 16, 2013, 10:17:14 PM
The problem I ran in to was everybody who came in thought my store was a giant tag sale and would make ridiculous offers. I mean if I have an item for sale for $10 and you offer me a $1 you might as well leave.

Just hang signs around the store that say, "All Offers Refused"
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on February 16, 2013, 10:52:41 PM
I'm not trying to discourage you at all the main thing is to open your store in an area where a majority of middle class people live. Rich people are to ashamed to be seen walking in a thrift/second hand store and people with low income will nickel and dime you to death. I am just speaking from my experience I am no retail expert.

I understand completely. I live in the Raleigh/Durham, NC area, in a town called Apex. It's middle class to upper middle class. But, there is a very strong thrift store circuit. People around here go thrifting every single weekend to see what new goodies the store got in. It's their form of treasure hunting. Our flea market is pretty big too in Raleigh. I think a thrift store could do well around here, and the great thing is, with a thrift store (around here) location is not as important, if you advertise the right way. People will go to you if you're off the beaten path a little bit.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 18, 2013, 07:24:34 AM
Apex sounds like a place for me!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: bwd111 on February 18, 2013, 10:14:35 AM
Hey Mike do you see 600 bucks in this unit? storagebattles.com/categoryid/28931/Salt-Lake.html
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on February 19, 2013, 08:36:45 AM
Apex sounds like a place for me!

Apex is great. The only thing is.. Most auctions are in Raleigh or Durham. These cities are big college towns (Duke, UNC, NC State, NCCU and about 10 other smaller schools) So there is a lot of college dorm stuff, and it's tough to resell for premium dollars. Mostly you're reselling the graduating classes stuff to the freshman class. In the rare case that there is an auction in Apex, or the other smaller suburb towns, you're gonna pay top dollar for the lockers, in my opinion anyway.. Since I don't have a store and am basically just an online seller, it's a tough decision for me to drop $2k - $3k on a unit.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: daydreaming on February 21, 2013, 04:09:55 PM
I am new to this business. How do you get into live online bidding of storage auctions? I know of a person that does this but he doesnt want to share his secret...lol
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 21, 2013, 07:57:51 PM
I clicked the link you posted and it had a bunch of different rooms up for auction. Which one were you talking about?
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 22, 2013, 08:45:04 AM
I am new to this business. How do you get into live online bidding of storage auctions? I know of a person that does this but he doesnt want to share his secret...lol

There is a company (Storage Battles) that allows storage facilities to post their auctions online. They won't be around much longer because there is a new service coming out in about three weeks that will make them obsolete. You can get get deals on these online storage auctions, but you have to be patient. A lot of time, the units will sell for even more than they would at a live auction. Also, it can be more difficult to judge the condition of items.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: MovieMan on February 22, 2013, 08:57:42 AM
They won't be around much longer because there is a new service coming out in about three weeks that will make them obsolete.

"I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man. "

Ned Pepper to Rooster Cogburn/True Grit, 1969
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: bwd111 on February 22, 2013, 10:15:12 AM
Thing I dont like is you are charged 7% tax then 10% finders fee  of what the unit sells for. I can think of alot better stuff to spend the 17% on then adding that expense to a unit.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 22, 2013, 10:41:46 AM
Thing I dont like is you are charged 7% tax then 10% finders fee  of what the unit sells for. I can think of alot better stuff to spend the 17% on then adding that expense to a unit.

The new service is completely free to buy and sell. You still have to pay taxes but you would have to do that anyway.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 22, 2013, 10:47:50 AM
"I call that bold talk for a one-eyed fat man. "

Ned Pepper to Rooster Cogburn/True Grit, 1969

Obviously we have a generation gap. And yes it is bold talk. My logic is, why would a storage facility use a service that charges them 10% when they could get the same or better service, with the backing of some of the largest storage auction websites in the industry for free. It's a no brainer.  All it's lacking is a celebrity endorsement.  ;)
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: bwd111 on February 22, 2013, 01:48:44 PM
True on taxes some place's charge tax and others dont. When online auctions first came out I did very,very,very well on the units I bought. Example I bought a unit for 700.00 that was a pizza restraunt, I got 3 ovens, three bin sinks stainless a hobart washer and I made bank on that unit. Now prices on online auctions are way over the top and no money to be made. I think if the online auctions were online for 1 hr then 5 mins to place bids rather than a week to bid I would be inclinded to use the online way.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 22, 2013, 04:17:15 PM
Yeah, the prices are quite high. Although, every now and then you do get lucky. I have bought 2 units online in the last month that were great. Both were about a 400% return on my investment. Although, there is no denying that the storage facilities are the true winners with online storage auctions. The units typically sell for 25-100% more than they would at a live auction.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on February 22, 2013, 07:24:34 PM
I've never been to an auction where taxes were charged. However, many do have a "buyer's premium". Only when there is a professional auctioneer though.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Nystorageking on February 24, 2013, 08:24:18 PM
I don't think I could ever buy a room up for auction online. Just doesn't seem like you would be able to make an accurate judgement. You need to be on the playing field to play the game. Get your hands dirty, battle the crowds.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on February 24, 2013, 10:32:28 PM
I don't think I could ever buy a room up for auction online. Just doesn't seem like you would be able to make an accurate judgement. You need to be on the playing field to play the game. Get your hands dirty, battle the crowds.

I agree! I often use the reaction of others to gauge how much I'm willing to spend, or bid others up. There's always the chance of a loud mouth spilling the beans on something I missed!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 25, 2013, 12:02:36 AM
I don't think I could ever buy a room up for auction online. Just doesn't seem like you would be able to make an accurate judgement. You need to be on the playing field to play the game. Get your hands dirty, battle the crowds.

I agree, there's nothing like a live auction; however, online auctions have some advantages. 1. You save gas by only traveling to the facility when you win a unit. 2. You have more time to research items in the unit. 3. You can essentially be at multiple auctions at the same time. Once more storage facilities get involved, I think things are going to get better for everyone.

Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: fredgsanford on February 25, 2013, 06:57:49 AM
I agree, there's nothing like a live auction; however, online auctions have some advantages. 1. You save gas by only traveling to the facility when you win a unit. 2. You have more time to research items in the unit. 3. You can essentially be at multiple auctions at the same time. Once more storage facilities get involved, I think things are going to get better for everyone.


I beg to disagree , once (If) online auctions become more and more popular  a decent room at a decent price are going to become things of the past

A little tale of online police auctions ,
 when i first found the online police auctions I was bidding on lots of used bikes usually between 6-10 per lot , these for the most part were piles of crap but I would win them between $6-10 per bike and could make some money on them (by piles of crap i Mean needing parts , needing work , rusted to crap and even 1 with a bullethole through it)

fast forward 2 years the auctions took off  and the same piles of crap are now going between 30-50 per bike and the auction has gotten so lazy they dont even take pictures of the ones you are actually getting anymore

needless to say I dont buy any anymore
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: alloro on February 25, 2013, 07:36:05 AM
1. You save gas by only traveling to the facility when you win a unit.
2. You have more time to research items in the unit.
3. You can essentially be at multiple auctions at the same time.

1. So does everyone else.
2. So does everyone else.
3. So does everyone else.

So you see, the playing field is still level for everyone, but the risks associated with an online auction are considerably higher.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Cobia on February 25, 2013, 09:00:40 AM
I agree! I often use the reaction of others to gauge how much I'm willing to spend, or bid others up. There's always the chance of a loud mouth spilling the beans on something I missed!

This is always a double edge sword for me. Sometimes i'm like "Shut up dumba$$!" and other times i'm like "Thanks for pointing that out dumba$$, didn't see it!"
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Alias300 on February 25, 2013, 09:05:31 AM
I just can't get into the online auctions
Can't see what's there.  They focus pics on big tag items and everyone bids so high....

And frankly, a huge part of the auction for me is the experience.   Being there, people.....

Like I enjoy going to the horse track.  Lot of times I don't even bet.  It's the experience.
I don't understand betting at an OTB site or online.  There's no energy to it.

Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 25, 2013, 11:47:46 AM
Although I enjoy the experience as well, I do this to make money. I'll buy anything that I can make a buck on, whether it be online or in person. I don't think we'll ever see the end of live storage auctions but I do think that online storage auctions are going to continue to grow in popularity.
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Alias300 on February 25, 2013, 12:37:51 PM
I get that.  But to me it's like cars.
I love doing auto body.   But I hated working in a collision shop.  And the money was great.
I'd rather make less and enjoy the process.

That said, I will still grab a collision job from time to time just because I need the money.

So yeah, if I see a unit in an online auction I think I can score on I'm gonna bid.

To me it sounds like you get your high off the making money.  I get mine off the process.
Some just like to dig thru units.   And I think some just like to win a unit no matter what.....

Whatever your reason, if it makes you happy and not hurting anyone, I say do it.....and if we make money at it? All the better!
Title: Re: Mike From Storage Wars NY
Post by: Travis on February 25, 2013, 02:58:17 PM
Good point...also a good idea for a new topic.  ;)
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on February 25, 2013, 06:09:55 PM
There is no doubt that storage auctioneers are upset with Storage Battles & Sealed Online Bids. Why wouldn't they be? They're taking money out of their pocket. The other websites won't allow auctioneers to use the service because they want to keep the commission. Since my new site is completely free, I'm allowing auctioneers to utilize the service as well. Once the auctioneers see that our website helps them make more money, I think they will show their support.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on February 25, 2013, 08:01:36 PM
Like I said, the process is aleady in motion. Auctioneers aren't going to do a 180 on a dime and look bad.

There is also another group that is seeking the help of the FTC. When the hammer comes down (no pun intended) this is going to make the Hester lawsuit look like childs play... ;o)

Careful Travis...

Well then, Storage Battles and Sealed Online Bids should watch out. My site is going to be completely legal. The main reason I didn't start an online storage auction website years ago is because I felt that they didn't comply with storage lien laws in most states. If I didn't firmly believe that I have come up a completely legal solution, do you really think I would be investing my time and my money in this site? I can't wait to tell you all more about it. The solution really is quite simple.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on February 26, 2013, 12:16:26 AM
If I didn't firmly believe that I have come up a completely legal solution, do you really think I would be investing my time and my money in this site?

Preston Tucker believed in his dream too, in fact he was quoted as saying, "Isn't that the idea? To build a better mouse trap?"

Hmm, now what ever happened to that lad?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on February 26, 2013, 08:57:57 AM
Preston Tucker believed in his dream too, in fact he was quoted as saying, "Isn't that the idea? To build a better mouse trap?"

Hmm, now what ever happened to that lad?

I see your point. People also laughed at the Wright brothers. I'll remain cautiously optimistic.

Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on February 26, 2013, 10:43:14 AM
People also laughed at the Wright brothers.

There's a difference. The Wright brothers developed something that no one else had.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on February 26, 2013, 03:20:53 PM
There's a difference. The Wright brothers developed something that no one else had.

Your assuming our site is going to be a replica of theirs. It's not. There are 3 major differences between this site and our predecessor's. 1. Were free. 2. Auctioneers are encouraged to participate. 3. Compliance with lien laws in all 50 states.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: bwd111 on February 27, 2013, 10:06:00 AM
This new site might work out great! I say not to bag on new site til its had a chance to start up and has a fair chance to prove its self.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on February 27, 2013, 10:16:55 AM
This new site might work out great! I say not to bag on new site til its had a chance to start up and has a fair chance to prove its self.

I appreciate that. I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised. I'll be posting the URL in the VIP lounge in a few days. This way I can get some feedback before the site goes live.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on February 27, 2013, 07:38:08 PM
Anything Travis is a part of I will deff look in to. He has been nothing but a stand up guy and a true gentleman. Travis you have my support 100%.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on February 27, 2013, 11:26:22 PM
Anything Travis is a part of I will deff look in to. He has been nothing but a stand up guy and a true gentleman. Travis you have my support 100%.

I definitely appreciate that. Gentleman huh? I have been known to hold a door open every now and then.  ;)
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: AnnieMae on March 08, 2013, 11:41:29 PM
So where did Mike go? Is he still coming around?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: fredgsanford on March 09, 2013, 01:51:31 PM
Hi mike what happened to the show, they had to have had more than 4 episodes shot and its been a month and a half since weve seen anything? Im very surpised we had nothing for february sweeps month at the least
scott
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on March 10, 2013, 03:10:21 AM
Hi mike what happened to the show, they had to have had more than 4 episodes shot and its been a month and a half since weve seen anything?

http://storageauctionforums.com/mike-b's-blog/mike-from-storage-wars-ny/msg23595/?topicseen#msg23595
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: MovieMan on March 10, 2013, 08:58:07 AM
Hi mike what happened to the show, they had to have had more than 4 episodes shot and its been a month and a half since weve seen anything? Im very surpised we had nothing for february sweeps month at the least
scott

You can see an answer Mike provided in THIS THREAD  in MESSAGE #112  above. That is in PAGE 8 of this thread.

Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: fredgsanford on March 11, 2013, 08:39:55 AM
You can see an answer Mike provided in THIS THREAD  in MESSAGE #112  above. That is in PAGE 8 of this thread.

thank you !
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on March 22, 2013, 07:11:35 AM
Sorry guys I'm still here. Just been a crazy few weeks. I have been hitting the auctions big time. I'm still here!!!
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on March 22, 2013, 07:59:03 AM
Sorry guys I'm still here. Just been a crazy few weeks. I have been hitting the auctions big time. I'm still here!!!

Who are you again? ;)
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on March 22, 2013, 02:15:01 PM
Who are you again? ;)

He's the NY Storage King...you better redneckognize.  ;D

Mike, thanks for following the new site on Twitter. @VStorageAuction
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on April 08, 2013, 09:00:27 PM
No problem Travis. Sorry I have been so distant lately. I have been buying rooms like there is no tomorrow. Picked up a nice one the other day for $275. Not much to look at but every box was filled with old school Lionel trains! Score!!!! Trains and military items are one of the easiest things to sell. Almost as good as finding cash!! How you guys been anything good lately??
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on April 08, 2013, 09:53:44 PM
Found a Noritake china set in a $25 room. Complete! Not as easy to sell as trains and military paraphernalia.. But I'll be there when someone wants to buy really nice, but not too expensive wedding gift!
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on April 08, 2013, 10:28:39 PM
Nice score on the trains.

Not much going on here. I scored this unit a few weeks ago http://storageauctionforums.com/online-storage-auctions/photos-of-my-$320-score/

$320 into $1050 in a few days.

Man, when are the new episodes coming out? It seems like forever.

Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on April 09, 2013, 07:00:45 PM
From what I'm told it will be early July when the new ones come out. If anybody is in the area this Saturday stop on by.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Alias300 on April 09, 2013, 08:43:26 PM
If anybody is in the area this Saturday stop on by.

Well, I got the miles for a ticket but little short on hotel funds......can I stay with you?  And you don't mind if I borrow our truck, right?   Rentals are so spendy.   Thanks!    ;D



Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on April 09, 2013, 09:00:32 PM
Is there a smiley that slaps people?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Alias300 on April 09, 2013, 09:16:45 PM
Is there a smiley that slaps people?


Well that escalated quickly......     ???
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on April 09, 2013, 09:43:02 PM

Well that escalated quickly......     ???

I was just playing
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on April 09, 2013, 10:03:33 PM
Is there a smiley that slaps people?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: BigBizzz on April 30, 2013, 09:13:21 PM
Where do u generally sell at. do u do flea markets or have a shop..or do u not go for shelf type itens
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on May 29, 2013, 05:54:43 AM
WOW its been a long time I apologize!!! I have started doing a lot of outside sales at my new shop (tag sales). Believe it or not I have been killing it! I hold these sales every two weeks to unload the nickle and dime items. We have also been filming like crazy for the new season of Storage Wars NY. Hey Travis how about make an app for this site for guys on the go??  8). Until next time  :P
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on May 29, 2013, 09:28:49 PM
Hey Travis how about make an app for this site for guys on the go??

Oh jeez, don't get him started... :)
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on May 29, 2013, 10:27:17 PM
Hey Travis how about make an app for this site for guys on the go??

The Storage Auction Forums mobile ap - I can see MovieMan salivating already.  ;D

I'd like to have an ap made for the site....I'll look into it.

Glad to hear the shop is working out. Any new cast members this season?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on June 18, 2013, 11:56:02 PM
Mike, you got into a brawl at an auction huh? So, who is this "Big Steve" character?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on June 21, 2013, 05:06:04 AM
Lets put it this way Steve is all talk. He may be like 7 foot tall but when it comes down to it he has no heart.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on June 21, 2013, 07:56:39 AM
Lets put it this way Steve is all talk. He may be like 7 foot tall but when it comes down to it he has no heart.

Being that height and weight, I'm amazed his heart is still pumping.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on July 08, 2013, 01:22:47 PM
Mike, do you and your friends and family still get together to watch the new episodes? Kind of like a viewing party.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Cobia on July 17, 2013, 08:22:14 PM
Hey Mike, Don't let that bog Gorilla Steve push you around like that! Take his knee caps out or somptin'!!  :-*
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on July 18, 2013, 02:12:30 PM
That Steve guy looks like he smells funny.. Don't know what it is.. Just has that look..
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on July 18, 2013, 03:23:24 PM
That Steve guy looks like he smells funny.. Don't know what it is.. Just has that look..

That's probably because he keeps a turkey leg in his armpit just in case he gets hungry.

Here is a recap of the episode with the little scuffle between Mike & Steve.

http://auctionstx.com/storage-wars-new-york-david-goliath-at-auction-brawl/
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Charli on July 18, 2013, 04:06:01 PM
I really hope that was the last of Steve. He sucks the air out of the room.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: GoldRush on July 18, 2013, 04:53:52 PM
I like Big Steve.  Looks like he's gonna stir the pot some.   ;)
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on August 06, 2013, 07:10:02 AM
Ok I am back!! Yes Travis it would be great if you could get on making that app ASAP. Big Steve is in about 6-7 of the episodes. The only thing he adds is me needing Advil by the end of the day!!

There is one episode coming up where I hit the MOTHER LOAD!!!! No spoilers here just watch and see!!!
Until next time  :P
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on August 06, 2013, 11:47:03 AM
There is one episode coming up where I hit the MOTHER LOAD!!!! No spoilers here just watch and see!!!

Tease! :P
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on August 06, 2013, 03:27:09 PM
Ok I am back!! Yes Travis it would be great if you could get on making that app ASAP. Big Steve is in about 6-7 of the episodes. The only thing he adds is me needing Advil by the end of the day!!

There is one episode coming up where I hit the MOTHER LOAD!!!! No spoilers here just watch and see!!!
Until next time  :P


I have been looking into the mobile sites and debating whether I want to transfer all three sites to Godaddy hosting (since they offer a free Dudamobile mobile website converter) or whether I want to pay someone to creative mobile friendly versions of each site. I'll update everyone soon.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on August 14, 2013, 08:56:46 PM
Here is a link to Mike's interview with Texas Storage Auction Schedules & News.

http://onlinestorageauctions.com/storage-wars-new-york-david-goliath-at-auction-brawl/

Be sure to like it on Facebook & Google Plus.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: bwd111 on August 15, 2013, 02:32:12 PM
That's probably because he keeps a turkey leg in his armpit just in case he gets hungry.

Here is a recap of the episode with the little scuffle between Mike & Steve.

Bet he takes a big dog duke as well. Would hate to walk in the bathroom after that guy leaves
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on August 15, 2013, 03:05:16 PM
Seems to me that SWNY just came back and now they've announced the season finally in this coming Tuesday.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on August 15, 2013, 03:52:05 PM
Seems to me that SWNY just came back and now they've announced the season finally in this coming Tuesday.

Well, they were running two new episodes each week. Perhaps Storage Wars Texas is premiering soon.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on September 19, 2013, 04:27:11 PM
Ok I'm back!!! Travis you really need to get on that App!!!
I know our season seemed short but it was 14 episodes.
I just got word that some more Will air in November.
I have been hitting the auctions big time lately. Just picked up a nice one yesterday down in Manhattan but of course the one I pick Joe P happens to be there also!!
Supposedly I was in his neighborhood so he ran me up to $650 on the room when I know I could have got it for about $350-400. Let's not forget who he is playing with tho. Last room of the day he went after and a room he shouldn't of spent more than $700 on I ran him all the way to $1375. (Sorry Joe).

Anyway any local tri state people I have been hitting the meadowlands flea market (Giants Stadium) almost every Saturday. If any of you are local come on by and say what's up!!!
Again Travis get on that APP or make this thing mobile.
Talk to you all soon!!
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on September 19, 2013, 05:52:48 PM
Again Travis get on that APP or make this thing mobile.

Will do. The mobile site for VirtualStorageAuction.com goes live next week. After that, I have my programmer get on it.

Anyway any local tri state people I have been hitting the meadowlands flea market (Giants Stadium) almost every Saturday. If any of you are local come on by and say what's up!!!

Is going in public more difficult for you now? I mean, do you get a lot of people who want to chat you up? Seems like it would be difficult to get any work done. Do you have any stalkers yet?  ;D

Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on September 19, 2013, 07:08:40 PM
Mike, how's your wife's shop going?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on October 29, 2013, 07:49:16 AM
No stalkers but people do love to talk my ear off. Its ok I dont really mind it. My wife's shop is doing ok. (More like my shop now). I told her I wasnt in to the retail thing again but she made me do it. I am more of a hand to hand foot soldier. Give me the merch and let me hit the streets for a buyer!!!
Dont forget New Eps Start this Friday Nov 1st at 10pm. EST. A&E
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: HomeGrownPromos on October 29, 2013, 12:30:01 PM
I'll be back up in NJ this weekend.. Won't be up there the right days to attend auctions, but I'll definitely be hitting up some estate sales, etc.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: TechGromit on November 21, 2013, 10:28:28 PM
Sorry guys I'm still here. Just been a crazy few weeks. I have been hitting the auctions big time. I'm still here!!!

I have a couple of questions about the show if you have a few minutes. I assume you get paid something from the show, after all having someone getting in your way when you trying to clean out units or doing those outtakes takes up some of your valuable time, so I would think they kick a few bucks your way. I'm guessing around 10k for the season, not enough to make you rich, but enough for you to put up with them.

Also it's been alleged that the units are staged with items to make the reality show more interesting. Personally I don't believe that, but your not seeing the 9 other units out of ten that do not hold anything interesting. If you film enough, chances are your going to come across something interesting and highlight only the cream of the crop on the show. Am I correct in my line of reasoning?

Is the conflict on the show between characters something the shows producers encourage? I find it hard to believe this was the way things were before the TV cameras showed up.

   

 
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: bwd111 on November 22, 2013, 10:33:34 AM
Great interview
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on February 27, 2014, 03:30:36 PM
I'm back!!!
I know it seems like forever but I'm still here waiting on a app for this site! :)
Would like to answer some of TechGromit's questions.
Yes we get paid to be on the show but trust me it really dosent compensate for the time we put in.
The little bit of extra cash is always welcome tho.

Honestly I hear all the time that people say the show is fake.
My answer to that is "I wish it was so I didn't have to dig through so much trash"
Your 100% right about them not showing the other rooms we buy at auction.
There have been some episodes where I have bought 6 rooms and they only aired me going through the best one.
People have to understand that by the time you take out the commercials it breaks down to a 22 minute show.
The conflict is definitely real! There was a few times where it actually got a lot more violent but was cut from the show.
In fact there was one instance where I slapped big Steve across the face and knocked his hat and glasses off and he didn't do a dam thing about it.
The only person I have ever gotten physical with both on and off the show is Steve. Even before we both were on the show we used to go at it all the time.
Other than that in NY it's pretty well behaved except for the constant trash talking we all do to each other.
The producers don't encourage it at all. When we film they want us just being who we are and if something does happen they just keep filming.
They never want anything getting physical but I'm a New Yorker and I really don't give a sh*t what they say. When a 6 foot 8 350lb animal puts his hands on me it's GO TIME!!
As of now we do not know where our show stands as far as a third season is concerned.
Keep the questions coming! I promise it won't be 3 months for me to respond.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on February 27, 2014, 03:37:55 PM
How is your new store doing?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: danny28 on February 27, 2014, 04:40:40 PM
Hi mike hope your well  ;) whats been your best and worst find in a locker?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on February 27, 2014, 04:42:11 PM
Honestly I closed up shop. With my wife being pregnant with our 4th there is no way she can help out. I went back to basics. Hand to hand combat buying and selling ASAP.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on February 27, 2014, 04:45:14 PM
In fact there was one instance where I slapped big Steve across the face and knocked his hat and glasses off and he didn't do a dam thing about it.

And no one yells lawsuit or call the cops? I'm impressed, because around here everyone is so thin skinned that they want to file charges if you look at them funny.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on February 27, 2014, 04:46:43 PM
@danny28 that's a real tough one to answer. The worst was probably the time I let my father bid on a room and we ended up with almost 400 boxes of newspapers.

I have found so many cool and out of this world things doing what I do it is so hard to put a "best" tag on something.
When they filmed that Newark NJ auction and I got that call center for $600 because everybody was scared to bid because of the size was a pretty good one.
On the show they totaled me up to about $12K but after they stopped filming I just kept finding. In all reality I probably made close to $30K off of that room.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on February 27, 2014, 04:49:43 PM
@alloro that's the one thing in NY that prob makes us different from the rest of the country is that you have to have thick skin to be in this biz in NYC. No cops, no lawsuits just a good old ass whoopin!
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: danny28 on February 27, 2014, 05:00:38 PM
$30k. Wow, thats a really good profit  :)
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on February 27, 2014, 05:02:07 PM
I will eventually get to that app, I promise...LOL. Probably would have had it done by now, but I had the opportunity to buy our new domain, OnlineStorageAuctions.com, and I had to snatch it up. Then I had to restructure the site, transfer the forum, transfer 300 articles from AuctionsTX.com and a handful of other things. Needless to say, my programmer has been working overtime to get everything done. It is on the to do list though.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on March 20, 2014, 05:48:54 PM
Word on the street is that the NY storage wars crippled the franchise and caused the Miami version to be permanently called off.

Also "big" steve was paid to be on the show and any antics were produced.  I know Joe P and was told all about it.

I also know how much everybody made and lost throughout the last 2 seasons.  Even Joe who scored those paintings - not staged ... for real - after taxes and paying for rooms, transportation ..etc. came out way below what he thought he would.

Since I'm sure the show is being cancelled it doesn't really matter anyway.

That being said I did like you the best.  The two girls were terrible actresses before the show and continued to be, although they were nice in person.  Tad and Chris were terrible and that comment that they made in regards to the duck dynasty clan was offputting and Joe P, while I know him, is a arrogant.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on March 20, 2014, 09:25:16 PM
I agree with you though, Mike is the most real of the SWNY cast. You have to understand where he came from to appreciate where he's at now.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on March 21, 2014, 08:25:27 AM
I'm sure that could be said about alot of the members of the forum.

Even the questions of what is your best find/worst find has to be a production.  I guarantee every person that does this can immediately name their best find, their most profitable locker and their worst off the top of their head.

The one and only good think about Joe P is that if you talk to him in person he will tell you exactly what went down and its a far stretch from what you see on the shows and hear about from other cast members.


Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on March 22, 2014, 01:52:18 PM
@auctionguy honestly if you know Joe P as well as you say you do then you know he is full of sh*t. Of course Steve got paid we all did (not much but we did). As far as Steve goes he was a d*ck before the show. I have dealt with him many of times.
Storage Wars NY has not been canceled or has it tanked the franchise. If you remeber not to long a go a certain somebody tried claiming the show was fake after that certain person got fired.
I would love to know what you "know" as far as how much people were paid and what not.
The Miami version was called off before we started filming so I will correct you on that first off.
Look back to season 1 of LA and see how all of them were when they got on camera. None of us are actors. I appreciate you "liking" me the best but to be honest I think you should state some evidence to the claims of how much people made and lost and where your "facts" came from.
If your source is  Joe P the words that come out of his mouth are worth just as much as a $3 bill.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on March 22, 2014, 02:46:35 PM
AuctionGuy: Just out of curiosity, how do you know Joe P and Barry Weiss? One lives in New York, while the other lives in California.

Also, the producers probably just realized that California, Texas & New York are the three big markets for Storage Auctions. 
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on March 24, 2014, 08:33:27 PM
I have known Joe P for 7 years and was introduced by him to Dolph and Jeff to possibly be on the show but I gracefully declined as I don't need any skeletons coming out of my closet by being on national tv... and the money was ****.  To be fair though Joe "promised" alot of his "friends" in NYC a spot on the show when he was knighted the "creative director" of the upcoming and all powerful storage wars ny.

Sadly for him everyone knows hes a joke and when not filming people bash him at almost every auction I see him at.  I think it was the theme song they gave him that did him in.  A couple of months back one of the guys grabbed his pony tail.. it was cringeworthy to see his face.

I know Barry casually as he and I have a mutual friend.  This friend has done a couple of guest spots on LA version and I have visited him a couple of times and attended a couple of tapings as well as hanging out after filming. My friend likes to party.  Barry likes to party.  I like to party.

I am making the claim that I have an approximate dollar figure that you all made profit wise.  Joe P had the biggest non staged score of the artwork and after everything I think he made about $6k.  You were hoping the big day would come next season as you've made nada so far.  I can see that it gets troubling when the producers make you buy units for ungodly sums of money that you wouldn't buy normally but if you don't buy you can't play.

I know about season 1 finds vs. season 2 finds.  (only you would get that reference)

And yes Steve has a big personality, some might say he is a jerk.  He was always fine with me so I have nothing against him.  For you to say that you ***** slapped him or whatever and acting tough is ridiculous (this is from memory I don't feel like going back to your post to quote you verbatim)  His hand is bigger than your head and if it was real he would have knocked you out.  The false bravado works on television but saying that you slapped him around on and off the air (i went back to your post) is just plain ridiculous.

It was sad because I know he started going to tapings just so he could get noticed and get on the show.  Job well done I guess.

In regards to markets, if the show was getting the numbers that the original gets in reruns (rerun of texas has beaten a new episode of ny) they would pimp the show out in any market they could get into.  Notice real housewives of new york, beverly hills, miami, atlanta, dallas ..etc.

They sold the rights to a Canada production company and they made Storage Wars Canada ... now viewable on youtube because of how well that went.

In regards to hester you aren't really using that as a defense are you?  The guy was making $800k a season and wanted more.  He puffed out his chest, they called his bluff, they fired him and he spilled the beans.  He was biter because he lost everything but that does not negate that what he was saying was the truth.

If you also read the entire lawsuit you will notice references to other cast members voicing concerns about the season 1 vs. season 2 finds.  Are you telling me right now that you do not have knowledge of any item being placed in a locker post purchase ... c'mon.  I mean I know you can't confirm this because of your contractual obligation but don't outright lie.

You buy the unit.
Producers put their lock on it.
You go out to lunch
Producers unpack unit, tape logos and plant the box and use their ipad pics to place everything back in order
You come in and go through the room
You find the "wow factor" and get it checked out
The people that check the items are mostly bogus
Repeat

Am I saying that all cool things are staged.. absolutely not.  I have found money, safes (with and without cash), diamonds, guns, artwork, loose gemstones, motorcycles (under garbage) ..etc.  It's a good business but a better hobby.

In regards to casting if this is all real ... and again I know you can't say otherwise ... then why on earth would a dancer/actress in california get flown to ny days before the first taping, buy a yellow van the day of and then pretend to the world that they have been doing this forever?

I see that A&E made her change her imdb page to remove the actress stuff but check out this

starcasm(dot)net/archives/190547

Scroll down to the comments for her dancing/acting bio  ... do you think an accomplished dancer flying around the entire country to do shows that last for months runs a street business selling used garbage?

It is of course very easy to "discredit" me because I'm an anom forum poster and you are a great big tv star but lets see if the show is renewed or not.  I know Joe is calling Dolph on the reg to get the scoop so we'll see who is right and who is wrong.



Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on March 24, 2014, 08:35:22 PM
oh and stay tuned on our fav gals courtney and candy ... I don't want to spill the beans but I'll refer back to this post when it happens.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on March 26, 2014, 09:46:22 AM
@auctionguy

Let me say first off I did slap Steve across his face at the Walabout auction. I guess you missed that one.
I don't try to be a big macho tough guy. I was raised that if somebody puts their hands on you you stand up for yourself no matter how big he is.
Size dosent matter when it comes to anything in life. If you have no heart your nothing.
So don't sit back and say Steve would have destroyed me because I have gone toe to toe with him and just because of his size it means nothing.
I was never on this show for the money or waiting to catch a big payday next season.
I was asked to do it and I did it.
For you to say producers forced anybody to buy rooms you are out of your mind. I bought what I wanted when I wanted.
All the "facts" your a stating are ones that are all over the internet.
Please state your name so at least I could say that I know who you are and give some what of credit to what you say.
I am no big tv star just a auction buyer. I'm not discrediting you at all but for someone who "knows" so much about the show and claims to know Joe P so well but yet you trash talk him constantly at least give us your name.
As far as if the show continues on or not to be honest I could careless.
I went on the show when they called did what I did and that's that.
This is a public form and people can speak as they feel but for some guy "you" sitting behind a keyboard stating so called facts that anybody with a computer can google and look up is pretty funny to me.
At the end of the day I am Mike and that's it. No big TV star no big macho wanna be I am who I am and that's that.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Charli on March 26, 2014, 10:02:08 AM
Mike - We call that "hiding behind the monitor." It's easy to post something negative and even sound authoritative, because you can be "seen" or "heard" so no one really knows "who you are" - speaking of course, of the one who stated he had this inside information.

You are a TV reality star, Mikey. It's an accomplishment, even if it's not your intention to be one, you are. Just a nice little piece of your life's journey. I do hope the show is on next season. You guys rock!

Oh, and it's me, ChuckG Writer, just in case you didn't know.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on March 26, 2014, 10:41:05 AM
Mike, can you tell us a little about the crew and what it's like behind the scenes?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on March 26, 2014, 12:16:51 PM
Travis when you mean crew do you mean production wise or buyers?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on March 26, 2014, 12:40:40 PM
Yeah, production wise.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on March 26, 2014, 01:27:42 PM
Production is pretty much none existent. The cameras just roll as we go. The producers might ask you to repeat something you say just to get a better camera angle. What a lot of people don't understand is that us along with the production company have to sometime "Greek" the boxes. When the boxes need to be "Greeked" it is to cover up certain labels on boxes that don't have clearance to be shown.
Thats why you might see a box a little out of place from when the bidding proceses is going on to when they film us going through the room.
 
 
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on March 26, 2014, 04:49:34 PM
I knew there had to be a logical explanation for that.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on March 26, 2014, 09:41:52 PM
Still waiting on @auctionguy response.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on March 27, 2014, 01:20:33 AM
So, how did you and your wife meet? And did both of you want a large family from the beginning?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: danny28 on March 27, 2014, 04:50:57 PM
I'm sure that could be said about alot of the members of the forum.

Even the questions of what is your best find/worst find has to be a production
.  I guarantee every person that does this can immediately name their best find, their most profitable locker and their worst off the top of their head.

The one and only good think about Joe P is that if you talk to him in person he will tell you exactly what went down and its a far stretch from what you see on the shows and hear about from other cast members.

I can honestly tell you im not production. I watch the show in the uk and it was the only question i could think of asking at the time  ???
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on March 27, 2014, 05:46:00 PM
You misunderstood.  I was stating that simple questions have unnecessarily complex answers from members that are currently/formerly on tv.

Here is mine:

Q. What is your best find
A. A massive amount of gold

Q. What is your worst find
A. Jars of human blood

In regards to Mikes response and Travis's response to him.  Anything can have an explanation, whether it is true or not is another story.

I'm not going to troll on this topic and go back and forth about he said he said.  We'll see where we stand when:

1. The show is cancelled or not
2. News about Courtney and Candy

Until then I'm out of this thread
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on March 27, 2014, 06:59:54 PM
And now back to your regularly scheduled program ...
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on March 27, 2014, 09:44:49 PM
I really don't understand why @auctionguy avoids any of the questions I asked?
If the show gets canceled it gets canceled. Nothing the NY crew did.
I wish C&C all the luck in the world and hope they continue on in the TV biz if they chose to.
Me on the other hand I will just do what I do everyday with or without the show.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: danny28 on March 28, 2014, 07:47:45 AM
@auctionguy I thought you were trying to say i was in production lol some people dont like to be short and sweet with their answers. im glad mike took the time to answer my question whether it was detailed or not  :)
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on May 11, 2014, 07:10:27 AM
I figured I'd pop into this one and end it once and for all.

Mike the reason I'm not going to answer all of your "questions" is because its very easy for me to state what I know to be fact and you to simply say that is not true.  As the tv personality people will assume you are correct therefore I was not wasting my time.

However, now that you officially got word that the show is dead my info proves to be correct. 

They are also working on a CC spin off but I'm sure that won't last.  I don't even know if Barry is going to get past season 2 with his show, let alone Courtney and Candy.

And when an "unscripted" show dies it is because of the cast, not necessarily what you did do, but what you didn't do.

A&E pays Original $x to make the show.  Original then uses that money to pay for shooting, cast, overhead, the good finds in your lockers (oops) ..etc.  Original makes money from the difference.

A&E recoups their money by charging advertisers.  They can charge advertisers more or less depending on the numbers.

These numbers demonstrate if people are watching or not and if they are not watching its usually because they don't like the cast/format ..etc.

As Storage Wars and SW Texas are still generating huge numbers they like the format and the cast ... so for SW NY they obviously like the format just not the cast.

This is all very formulaic. 

The show always felt overly scripted and contrived.  Joe P is not likeable and is clearly overacting, you are the "new yorker" ... we get it, candy and courtney (also all of my facts that you dismissed on them are 100% true) are annoying and in my opinion not attractive enough to do what casting was hoping they would do, and the other two ... well once they started quoting that "man a$$ was better than vagina" to news outlets they weren't getting resigned even if you did get another season.

All in all it sucks for you because of what they put you all through the first two seasons, long hours/low pay, but for someone that does auctions in this area the crowd dying down due to waning attention is a welcomed relief.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on May 26, 2014, 08:36:36 PM
this just in ... people sold their souls, took pay cuts and made some deals.  storage wars ny might actually live after all.  the cast is getting killed in what they should/could be making compared to what they are getting/putting into it ..etc. I'm not sure what the allure is of looking foolish on tv while making no money whatsoever but godspeed.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on May 26, 2014, 09:09:20 PM
Some would argue that fame is more valuable than money. Besides, once you get famous, there will always be ways to use your fame to make money. Heck, I'd pay Barry Weiss a small fortune to endorse this site.  ;D
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on May 26, 2014, 11:32:36 PM
Heck, I'd pay Barry Weiss a small fortune to endorse this site.

Really? Just how much of a small fortune are we talking here?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on May 27, 2014, 12:19:10 AM
Really? Just how much of a small fortune are we talking here?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on May 27, 2014, 02:30:46 PM
I see, you were just all talk.  :19:
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on May 27, 2014, 08:54:28 PM
I see, you were just all talk.

No, I just know my limitations. With Barry being as popular as he is, and having a new show, I'm sure his endorsement would come at a premium.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on May 28, 2014, 08:32:13 AM
not that much of a premium ... he's spent more on rooms filled with garbage!

http://www.nopactalent.com/celebrity/barry-weiss-agent-booking-appearances.php
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on May 28, 2014, 09:29:19 AM
5-10K is his booking fee, which is probably a 1-2 hour speaking or autograph signing engagement. Getting a celeb to permanently attach their image with a brand is whole different ball game. I haven't inquired, but I would imagine it would be 6 figures.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on May 28, 2014, 11:36:11 AM
I haven't inquired, but I would imagine it would be 6 figures.

You're making assumptions instead of finding out.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on May 28, 2014, 02:06:56 PM
You're making assumptions instead of finding out.

True, but if it were any more than the booking fees, it would be out of my budget for the foreseeable future.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on May 29, 2014, 10:05:16 AM
For those of you who want to get to know Mike a little better, check out his interview.

http://onlinestorageauctions.com/storage-wars-new-york-interview-with-mike-braiotta/
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on June 09, 2014, 06:42:20 PM
So Mike, has the show been greenlighted for new episodes?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on June 09, 2014, 06:52:21 PM
@auctionguy I just read all you wrote.
You are truly out of your mind!
We have had no word if the show is coming back or not. C&C is not working on a spinoff at all. Actually to let you in on a little something I am actually in the process of a different show.
@auctionguy is really Todd AKA the "Fog" who tried so so hard to make it on the show but failed miserably because he was a complete flake.
@auctionguy you can come out of the "closet" now and speak freely on how you feel that they didn't chose you to be a main buyer. It's a shame because I actually did like you. Unfortunately you are just another bottom feeding New Yorker living off of hard working tax paying citizens.
You can respond if you like. If not you know where to go!
By the way Travis how you doing?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on June 09, 2014, 08:05:00 PM
By the way Travis how you doing?

Alright I guess. Life is what you make of it and I'm a "glass is half full" kind of guy.

Actually to let you in on a little something I am actually in the process of a different show.
So what's the concept of your new show? Buying and reselling? Are any of the other cast members involved or are you riding solo?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on June 09, 2014, 08:48:04 PM
Can't really give it away right now but I will in a few weeks.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on June 09, 2014, 08:50:29 PM
Can't really give it away right now but I will in a few weeks.

Can we be the first to know?   :72:
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on June 09, 2014, 08:52:40 PM
@auctionguy is really Todd AKA the "Fog"

So AuctionGuy, is it true? Are you Todd? That would explain how you have so much inside information on the show.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on June 09, 2014, 09:08:09 PM
I didn't like that Todd "the fog" guy much myself. Kind of reminded me of a homeless person that walked in from a nearby alley.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on June 10, 2014, 06:25:04 AM
Travis of course I will let you guys know first! As far as SWNY goes I believe Original is in negotiations with A&E now which means filming should start soon. Will keep you posted on that also.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Alias300 on June 10, 2014, 10:54:47 AM
I'll never understand why SWNY didn't do better.  The original SW and that Texas one sucks! never enjoyed them.  SWNY, I thought, was filmed/edited much better and way better cast.  Still not my kind of show, but the NY one I'll at least stop flipping channels and watch if it was on. 

Good luck in hour new endeavors, mike, and congrats on the expected little one.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on June 10, 2014, 11:56:13 AM
I'll never understand why SWNY didn't do better.

No chemistry among the cast.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: fredgsanford on June 10, 2014, 01:23:12 PM
No chemistry among the cast.

they ran them to death all 3 programs, and while its interesting to someone whos done them, the general public has to be tired of seeing the same **** different day
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on June 10, 2014, 05:21:35 PM
haha ... Travis I think you can check my reg and find out that my name isn't todd.  I just had to google him as I don't actually watch the show.  I don't even know what that nickname means but its sounds dumb.

I know alot about the show for a number reasons all of which have been discussed in other posts/topics. 

I've been buying units in NYC/LI for a long time and I never once saw teamhustle, tad, courtney ..etc.  The only guy that actually did this prior to the show is Joe P who I've known for years.  He likes to discuss all aspects of his involvement with the show with anyone that will listen.  He is not a happy man and does not like how SWNY turned out.

Of course all of the "characters" say that they've been doing this for years blah blah blah.  If they have it hasn't been in NY or at the very least not in any meaningful way that I would notice.  There are less than 15 whales for all of NYC/LI.  The rest are looky loos and noobs or shipped in for a tv show.

The producers Dolph and Jeff went against Metal Flowers Casting and chose poorly.  Rather than have the show somewhat realistic to NY's vibe they went cookie cutter stereotype and as a result it flopped.

It may be a favorite on Hulu but that don't pay the bills.

Of course Mike is "getting" his own show.  It's a long way from pilot to series.  Also, they are turning and burning these shows out because they are cheap and plentiful.  Jarrod and Brandi couldn't get a spin off, Dave tried with another network and it didn't get picked up, Darrell pitched and it didn't get anywhere.  The only person capable of doing it was Barry .... no one from NY cast is even remotely popular as he is.

If you or CC get a series great and I hope it does well.. I however just don't see it.

Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on June 10, 2014, 06:28:00 PM
they ran them to death all 3 programs, and while its interesting to someone whos done them, the general public has to be tired of seeing the same **** different day

I totally agree with you on this. I think SWNY would have had the same success as the original version if they premiered first.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on June 10, 2014, 06:41:58 PM
haha ... Travis I think you can check my reg and find out that my name isn't todd.

Just thought I'd ask. You don't really come across as "the Fog" type.  ;D
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on June 10, 2014, 08:39:24 PM
I totally agree with you on this. I think SWNY would have had the same success as the original version if they premiered first.

I'm going to politely disagree with this one.  The difference between the original and storage wars NY is that NY was created as a clone to LA.

LA was original in that it was created, at least in part, by Dan Dotson using actual auction buyers that he dealt with on a regular basis.  All of them, less Barry who was hired by Tom Beers because they are close personal friends, did the grind day in and day out.

NY tried to copy this and rather than go to actual auctions, meet with auctioneers, facility managers ..etc. to get the best possible mix of authentic buyers they hired a casting company, that when all is said and done brought in the wrong people.

I know several people who auditioned and really wanted to be on it but they were told that they were "too normal" ... whatever that means.  They wanted characters whereas LA wanted buyers.

Example I think Big Steve would have been a great initial character but when they bring someone like him in late in the game and tell him to ham it up it seems like they are trying to fill a forced stereotype of NY.  People, I have to imagine, are sick of that.

They also let Joe P make too many decisions which was a complete mistake.  He knows art, antiques, how to sell ...etc. but he does not know anything about being a creative director for a national television show.

He is also creepy and off putting and most people that know him can't stand him.  The only reason he was given first shot is because he was on the news and interviewed at one point and thats what Dolph found when doing his initial research.

If it was done right from the beginning it could have survived.  LA got picked up, Texas got picked up and NY didn't. 
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on June 10, 2014, 08:59:15 PM
I'm also going to add one additional thing.  Barry, while not doing this in the past openly admitted that he had no idea what he was doing and that he was just trying it out for kicks.

Example of Courtney and Candy is that they have never done it in their lives .. but lied about it at the producers direction.

Texas did this with the guy from NY which is why he is probably the most hated guy on the show ... the most loved ... Moe who said he had no idea what he was doing and just did it for kicks. 

Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on June 10, 2014, 09:10:39 PM
@auctuonguy... 
Ask any regular auction buyer that frequents the Bronx, Westchester, CT and Harlem who I am and they will tell you I was out there doing this years before the Original LA show came out.
This back and forth convo with you is getting really old.
1- Joe P had zero to do with any decisions or help creating the show.
2- If you would have watch the NY version you would have known that the girls and Chris and Tad both said they hardly ever frequented storage auctions.
3- I know almost every big time buyer in NYC.
4- The show I am involved with actually has nothing to do with storage auctions.
5- Again it would be great for you to actually tell us who you are so we can all at least know who we are speaking with.
6- Of course they used a casting company to screen buyers from the area as there was hundreds they called to meet.
7- As I am pretty close with Ricky from SWTX they have not gotten called back yet.
8- Original is currently in negotiations with A&E on Bringing Texas and NY back to premiere in the fall.(Which means we will start filminig Late July)
9-  SWNY averaged almost 2 million viewers per episode with zero advertisement from A&E other than running on their channels. It means A&E making lots of money with little investment.
10- If and when the show gets called back I'm not 100% on going back. With a with and now 4 kids it takes up way to much time.

To sum this all up and put an end to this stupid debate with a guy who will never tell us who he really is I am going to leave it at this.
SWNY & SWTX have not been called back as of yet. It is under negotiation which means both show will come back at some point. Could be a few months or a year from now.
I'm not here to defend any other buyers on the show. I do what I do. I buy storage auctions and sell what I find.
For @auctionguy to say he has never seen me before. Maybe that's true. Maybe that's because he does not attend the amount of auctions I do in the areas I go to.
This isn't about who knows what about what. At the end of the day who gives a ****.
It's obvious @auctionguy sees Joe P and listens to all the BS that man has to say.
Until next time... Keep bidding & buying.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on June 10, 2014, 09:54:04 PM
To sum this all up and put an end to this stupid debate with a guy who will never tell us who he really is I am going to leave it at this.

You're letting this get under your skin a bit too much. You're a great part of the SWNY cast and you should take comfort in that.  :13:
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on June 11, 2014, 07:27:45 AM
Thanks @Alloro
I have no problem with @auctionguy. I just want to know who I was dealing with.
Anyway let's switch the topic of this forum and let me hear about some of the recent finds you all have found.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on June 11, 2014, 09:53:21 AM
Anyway let's switch the topic of this forum and let me hear about some of the recent finds you all have found.

I've recently did find that I'm having withdrawal symptoms waiting for SWNY to come out with new episodes, so back to work, chop chop!  :040:

:)
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: House of Treasures on June 12, 2014, 04:24:28 PM
Wow after ready this page I thought I was on Facebook or yahoo or something. Mike you are my favorite buyer on SWNY. I like that Yankee accent and attitude. Good luck to you my man.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on June 15, 2014, 10:07:52 PM
Thank you House of Treasures means a lot!!!
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on August 12, 2014, 09:24:05 AM
Mike, are you guys still taping new episodes? Has a season premiere date been set yet?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on August 17, 2014, 06:57:14 AM
If you need a taste of SWNY here is a new video series that Joe P is doing

feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on September 07, 2014, 02:51:52 PM
Mike, are you guys still taping new episodes? Has a season premiere date been set yet?

According to mike its coming back real soon .. AE is just dragging their feet.   :72:

Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on September 08, 2014, 12:40:46 AM
According to mike its coming back real soon .. AE is just dragging their feet.   :72:

Perhaps they're just waiting for the original version's season to end so they don't compete for ratings.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: AnnieMae on October 03, 2014, 11:58:52 PM
Mike, any word on when the new season will air?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on October 04, 2014, 05:31:25 PM
Hey Travis how about make an app for this site for guys on the go??

Mike, you finally got your wish, the forum is fully responsive now.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on October 04, 2014, 07:44:43 PM
Mike, any word on when the new season will air?

Joe P personally told me the show is done, Courtney and Candy mentioned on twitter that its done ..

Storage Wars Texas is also looking like its done as well.

Storage Wars just started preproduction on season 6 so we will have at least one more year

Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on October 04, 2014, 08:52:49 PM
Courtney and Candy mentioned on twitter that its done ..

Can you find those tweets and post a pic of them?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on October 05, 2014, 07:50:14 AM
Can you find those tweets and post a pic of them?

The ones I saw were from a bit ago but I just did a search on #storagewarsny and texas and these were the last ones that they put up:

Courtney Wagner ‏@WaggleNYC  Oct 2
@Cory_Boudreau yeah, the ship has sailed for #storagewarsny crew @aetv isn't feeling the storage wars vibe these days.


Ricky Smith ‏@ricky_stgwrz  Sep 6
@DarrenAspinall1 @txstoragebubba Doesn't look like it...haven't heard ONE word from anyone in 9 months.  (this was in response to a convo)
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on October 28, 2014, 04:49:38 PM
Well well Travis you finally did it!!! Mobile version I love it!! Sorry I have been gone so long. New baby and all. Storage Wars NY and Storage Wars TX have not been canceled. From what I have been told the new season of LA will premiere with about 6 episodes to test the market for ratings to see if it's still there. This form has really shown me a lot of respect and I appreciate it all. I can tell you that Marry will be a full time buyer on the new season of LA. I spoke to Ricky the other day and he heard the same about the 6 episode trial for LA. Original productions might be shopping the whole franchise to another network from what the rumor mill says. Tonight I will be on WVOX 1460AM in NY or you can go to wvox.com and listen and watch. If you guys want I will be on from 8-9pm est answering questions. You can call in and ask away. 9146360110. Again I promise not to stay away as long as I did before.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on October 28, 2014, 08:49:44 PM
We love having you here man! Hopefully they'll renew SWNY, you guys we're just getting started.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on October 28, 2014, 09:19:01 PM
If you guys want I will be on from 8-9pm est answering questions.

I would've like to tune in through the web, I wish you had given us more than 2 hours notice.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on November 20, 2014, 01:36:34 PM
so mike what are your thoughts on the SW experiment?

This time last year storage wars was averaging 3m viewers per episode with 1.0 share.  Last week it was at 1.8m with .5 share. 

Every week its getting lower and lower and with 2 weeks left, based on the 6 episode trial run it doesn't look good.

Have you been filming SW NY?  I saw Joe P a month ago and he said even if it did happen he most likely wouldn't be on it because of a big fight he had with Dolph.  Dolph jumped ship and went to work on deadliest catch and Joe said he lost tons of money on the deal and blames original.

If they sell the concept to another network, they are going to revamp LA but what about NY?
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on December 03, 2014, 06:52:04 PM
Looks like SW is still going ...

Next week's new episode marks #7.

Also this week had Mary becoming a main cast member and setting up a new shop/store.  As the production co. are obviously paying for the move, rent ..etc. they must see at least one more season after this one wraps up.

I'm not sure why they think Mary is going to be a big draw and/or "shake things up".  I'd much prefer bubba from Texas.  Mary doesn't have the bank roll to go against original cast members.  She resorted to picking furniture out of the garbage.

Production keeps making poor choices.  I just don't get the casting manipulation and why they think its going to work.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on December 04, 2014, 10:38:21 AM
I'm not sure why they think Mary is going to be a big draw and/or "shake things up".

I agree that she's not that big of a draw, but she's probably the only one that would relocate to California. IMO, if they want ratings back they need Barry.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on December 09, 2014, 06:40:57 PM
honestly I havent spoke to Joe P in a long time. I wouldn't be surprised if he didn't come back. He spent a ton of money and was promised the world.
Dolph went on to do a different show.
Honestly I am on the fence about returning as well.
Who knows only time will tell.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on December 09, 2014, 06:47:11 PM
I spoke with a few producers the other day. Dolph is working on some other show right now but he wouldn't be back in NY anyway.
Honestly I wasn't happy with A&E had to say the other day. Who knows time will tell.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on December 10, 2014, 07:07:20 AM
I don't recall the exact number but I believe Joe P said he is out somewhere in the neighborhood of $50k by being on the show.

The amount he is out as a result of being on the show could be more.  Every time I see him out and he bids on a room someone yells Yuup and bids him up.  Rooms that he used to get for $1k he is at least paying 1500-2k for just because people don't like him now. 

He used to be the guy a lot of people feared but now they make fun of him to his face, call him hollywood ..etc.  The worst i saw was when one guy grabbed his ponytail.. its totally cringe.

This is a tough game and NYC/LI is a tough market.

From our last convo he is 100% out unless they come through with a huge payday ... which they are not going to do as I'm sure you know from your meetings.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on December 10, 2014, 07:41:58 AM
Yea Joe took a beating. I think it's more like $70K he lost from doing it.
For me it's not so much the money for being on the show. It's about how A&E conducts itself with certain things.
I experience the same thing when going to auctions now as well.
I have been sticking to more upstate NY and CT since those buyers capital isn't as large as New Yorkers.
They run me up but it's nothing like NY.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on December 10, 2014, 09:55:42 AM
I have been sticking to more upstate NY and CT since those buyers capital isn't as large as New Yorkers.
They run me up but it's nothing like NY.

Maybe it's nothing to do with capital and everything to do with better manners.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on December 10, 2014, 05:21:55 PM
That's possible but trust me once they see that you were on the show they want to make you pay.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: alloro on December 11, 2014, 01:52:18 PM
trust me once they see that you were on the show they want to make you pay.

Try this:
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on December 11, 2014, 05:39:13 PM
If Joe P lost $70k from the show he'll eventually lose than in people running him up as well.  The only way to survive post show is like candy and courtney and not actually do this for a living.  The other two mooks will do fine because they dont actually do auctions full time either.

Joe used to venture into LI for the good spots but that is where someone pulled his pony tail and I haven't seen him there since.  Only time I see him is in the city and he looks broken.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on December 11, 2014, 05:41:26 PM
Also SWLA next episode is a christmas episode at dan and laura's house.  mary is awful as ever (luckily they found something playful for her last episode) and its jumped the shark.

If they reboot and you get back on the only way to do well is to use it for something else like an ebook or sponsorships.  Otherwise original will keep wasting your money to make themselves $$$ behind the scenes.

Its a disgusting industry.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Travis on December 12, 2014, 10:22:14 AM
Try this:

That wouldn't help, they would just think he was Moe from Storage Wars: Texas.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: auctionguy on December 12, 2014, 09:21:11 PM
I'm heading to an auction in a couple of weeks with john luke.  unfortunately its one of the shadiest spots in li but haven't seen him in a while.  wonder if he is in talks as well.
Title: Re: Mike Braiotta From Storage Wars New York
Post by: Nystorageking on December 18, 2014, 06:55:29 PM
I just wrote a long reply and for some reason it disappeared.

@auctionguy you are 100% right.
Joe P bought into what A&E and Original were selling.
Myself on the other hand approached it a different way.
When we did the NY version I was hopping they would focus more on the business side of things and leave all the BS drama out west in LA.
The one episode where I went around actully selling the items I found to the people I normally deal with had tons of positive reviews.
I was told that we were going to continue to do that.
Unfortunately they did not live up to it.
Trust me people that work in the TV biz are snakes and will tell you whatever you want to hear just so they can get to do what they want. It's unfortunate that Joe fell for that trap. I always live by one thing "If it doesn't make dollars it doesn't make sense".
Tell John I said hello.