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New to Storage Auctions? / The Dude and His Elusive First Unit
« on: July 28, 2011, 09:27:58 PM »
Finally got that elusive first unit at a silent auction today for $10.98. Looks to be pretty promising to get that $11 back.
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Other Forms of Selling / Backpage.com
« on: July 14, 2011, 04:01:54 PM »
Before I really used Craigslist for sales, I was able to sell some garage items through Backpage.com. Very comparable to CL yet not certain of its internet traffic + audience concentration. Not a bad alternative, depending on your regional market.
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New to Storage Auctions? / Previewing Storage Facilities
« on: July 14, 2011, 03:47:22 PM »
When I was in the real estate business some years back, I would preview properties on both the buyer and seller's side in order to see some of the selling features and benefits. It actually made a difference in my sales.
Today, I used a similar approach while on an extended lunch break, yet with storage facilities. There is an auction coming up this Saturday in a very rural area, and I previously didn't know what to expect as far as location, parking etc. This auction, of course, will be my very first. Upon discovery, I noticed that this facility is a small, outdoor mini-storage facility with quite a bit of 5x5, 10x5, 10x10s, and even a few separate 10x20 units that could probably fit small cars and such.
My expectations are such that I plan to really observe the buyers, yet if an opportunity exists where a less-desirable unit that is housed in a small area may come available, I may make an affordable bid. I pretty much expect some household items such as mildewed beds, boxes of dishes, maybe some appliances but you just never know. Since its on a Saturday morning, I'm sure there may be around 20-50 people.
If given the time, does anyone preview storage facilities to get an idea of what may be in store at auction, or is this just a waste of time?
Today, I used a similar approach while on an extended lunch break, yet with storage facilities. There is an auction coming up this Saturday in a very rural area, and I previously didn't know what to expect as far as location, parking etc. This auction, of course, will be my very first. Upon discovery, I noticed that this facility is a small, outdoor mini-storage facility with quite a bit of 5x5, 10x5, 10x10s, and even a few separate 10x20 units that could probably fit small cars and such.
My expectations are such that I plan to really observe the buyers, yet if an opportunity exists where a less-desirable unit that is housed in a small area may come available, I may make an affordable bid. I pretty much expect some household items such as mildewed beds, boxes of dishes, maybe some appliances but you just never know. Since its on a Saturday morning, I'm sure there may be around 20-50 people.
If given the time, does anyone preview storage facilities to get an idea of what may be in store at auction, or is this just a waste of time?
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Welcome to the Online Storage Auctions Forum / Hello All from Northern Alabama!
« on: July 14, 2011, 03:28:58 PM »
Good afternoon everyone from sunny and very hot and humid Northern Alabama! Hope that all is well with each and everyone of you. Being a noobie to both the industry and this forum, I look forward in learning from each of you.
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