Went to an auction on Thursday and saw two die-hard regulars in a bidding war over a full locker 10x30. It got to 4900.00 until one backed off. That was my highest auction bid to date. The winner couldn't lose on this one. It was packed with great looking furniture, alcohol (boxes), tools and lots more. That was just at the first 5 or 10 feet that we could see. Hope the back 20 feet was as good. I think it was :-)

We had our yard sale this weekend and we tagged most items but they still asked how much. We did pretty good but it was 103 on Friday and 105 on Saturday so it was really tough after a few hours. Your brain starts shutting down a little.    We are still learning about the yard sale and flea market buyers mind-set and it doesn't matter if it's brand new designer pants, 5 bucks was too much.. Anyway, Saturday we just tossed the clothes that were for sale on sheets and they picked through them. We told them, prices for jeans, tops and t-shirts and the more they bought the better the deal. Worked pretty well. Most of the larger items had tags, tires, couch, etc. and they sold very well. At least now we know we don't have to tag smaller items and that saves us lots of time. 

Hi Nate, I found the best way to learn is to be there and watch. The first couple of times I made it to the auctions, watched the bids and what was in the units to see what I might be interested in. At first I didn't want the larger units but after you go a few times and find reselling venues you can decide if you wish to bid on the larger ones or stick with the smaller. Good luck, we all have to start somewhere, don't we?? ;-)

Hi Texgal,
Yea, there are lots more people out, some lookie-loos and some bidders that watch too much TV ;-) I have been to a couple of tapings for Storage Wars Dallas (not knowing they would be there) and even though the storage managers don't know until the night before (that's what they have told us anyway), there still seems to be a lot of people. The prices are ridiculous for the units with the film crew there. I have seen 200.00 units go for 800.00 and I just walk away shaking my head. But, even when they are not there I have seen units sell for way too much. I wish all the best of luck with their finds but hope people start to realize they might get a unit for less if they use common sense at times. I think it will just take a while for people to see that not all are treasures in those boxes and totes. :-)

That is a great 1st find! I have to agree with CopiaVita regarding the costs such as gas, food, hauling, listing on the internet (if not a flea market), time for separating items, washing to list or sale, trash collection etc. I also am not trying to burst the bubble but these are things people forget to tally. I have been doing this for quite a while and I have created spreadsheets to keep track. If you do this more than just a hobby these are things you might look in to. I have come across very good finds and very bad stinky finds. I hope you have lots of good luck storage hunting. :-)