I'm also in the works to getting a free unit from a co-worker.  She approached me to ask if I wanted any of the items from a storage unit they need to clean out.  They are getting out what they want and everything else I can take / Goodwill.  So will see how that turns out.

Why hasnt there been a re-cap of the Storage wars texas?

That's because the new season starts this week.


Thought for sure there where of been post after post from the show?

There will be once it starts.


I didnt watch it yet just say it on dvr.

So you recorded it but haven't watched it?  Given your feelings about the TV shows
why bother taping let alone watching.

I'm personal glad I didnt see post  after post on the show since this fourm isnt about a tv show  but I'm sure I just spoke to early.

Even if you see post after post (maybe a dozen at most) it doesn't mean you have to
open the threads and read them. Exercise your free will. Avoid any postings about TV shows.  That's what I am planning on doing when I see posts about online auctions in Utah.

(1) Generally speaking, what do people tend to store in the rented lockers?

Usually normal household items including home decor and personal collections.


Is it 'stuff' they no longer use and don't know what to do with it?

Sometimes, yes. [/color]

Is it precious items that are safer in this place than in their own homes?

Sometimes, but that is probably not why they store it there. [/color]

How would you characterize the items generally found in the lockers (not only the abandoned ones)? 

Sometimes, mostly sellable, sometimes, 10% sellable, mostly about 70% sellable. [/color]

(2) From the little I've seen through the TV shows, it would seem that most of the abandoned lockers have junk that no one really cared for.  If that is generally true, why would someone pay for a space to store it and instead of simply giving it away or discarding it?

(1) They think it has value and maybe someday they or someone they know will use it again. (2) They are not too bright.    [/color]

(3) If or when it is valuable stuff that they've stored, when they abandon the space, is it driven by a tough financial situation that prevents them from continuing to pay for the locker?

People don't pay up for the following reasons and there are undoubtedly more reasons as well. (1) no money to pay for it. (2) don't think the stuff is worth paying for. (3) Divorce, jail, death. (4) Forgot (3 months in a row ! [/color]

If that is the case, do you tend to frequently find personal items such as photo albums, kid portraits, school artwork etc? 

Yes, yes, yes and yes. [/color]

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