The next logical step to gain viewership is to add attractive, scantily-clad women - I'll guarantee you that's where we're headed.  Maybe "Storage Strippers..?"   

Now what channel, day and time is that on?  I'll be happy to write reviews. 

It would appear that the new phrase is "Bring It"

I agree with that, though after one show no one has "brought it".  When the producers try to duplicate the cast and other elements of the original show they are running a big risk as it's hard to truly do that.

So far, I am disliking every cast member, each in their own way. The Barry lookalike truly has not got the personality that Barry does.

The female interest...OMG (sorry, I NEVER use that but seems appropriate here).

The two Smith boys....is there a truck big enough for them AND whatever they buy?

The non-Texan ? Jury still out on him, but so far nothing outstanding.

So, producers....BRING IT !

So has anyone else advertising they buy storage lockers? Is it helpful or does it hurt?

I certainly don't just put it out there ("I buy storage lkrs."), but if some one asks me "Where do you get your stuff?" or "Why are you selling it?" my response is "I just buy and sell stuff." 

If they pursue it ("Where do you buy?") I just say "Here and there."  They usually back off by then, but if they say "Do you go to those storage auctions?" I respond "Sometimes, but the crowds are huge and the prices are high."

After them asking three questions, that usually is the extent of the conversation. No matter what, it pays to be in control of the situation and to not get involved in that aspect of the transaction. They are there to buy "x" not to start a new career.

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On a side note, this kind of conversation normally happens at a meeting for a Craigslist sale. At the flea market this type of question is seldom asked.

2nd locker, i lost on the 2nd locker but went back and bought 3 bmx bikes from that guy.  I made 1100. 

Thanks for your honest detailing of your two lkr buys. It's also telling that you made your money by "picking" the bmx bikes which is something you really know about.

The rest of your assesment was right on too.

Fortunately for those of us (probably including you) who are going to be around for a few more years, the MAJORITY of new buyers aren't as smart and will make enough mistakes that they will give up on this "profession".

At a sale I went to (with 25 lkrs available) one new guy (none of us had ever seen) bought 5 of the 25. I got one, my friend got 2, other regulars got one or two each. Waiting to see if the new guy is around my area the next few months.

Reply #12 by Clovis...above....

more gobblegook.

I feel a Drew warning coming on.

Got another one today; 5 x 10 for $150. Coming out OK, though nothing great. Tools are sort of ordinary but add up.
Some DVDs (almost always do well at flea for $3 each).

Crowd and prices OK. Couple of big lockers went in the $500 to $650 range; I stayed away from the big ones, but their prices were right on I thought.

The lkr I got yesterday is getting better. Bottle of Scotch, uopened. Nice shiny Kodak digital in a velour bag...I can't seem to sell digitals for more than about $30 though; there are so many new ones at $100.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

First half hour is the California guys at it again.

Jarrod gets one for $2,200.
Dave gets one for $750.
Derrell gets one for $2650.
Barry rides away in his skeleton jacket on a motorcycle.


Jarrod and Brandi find a visible safe in their lkr..neither had seen it; THEN…
Jarrod finds….another SAFE ! (2nd time my two safes in 1 lkr theory has come through).

Dave’s estimates of his item values are off the wall ($300 to $500 for two networking items…they often don’t sell because they’re outdated by the time they see light of day).

Derrel…likes his for value...fancy old trunk ….inside NADA !  Cigar Humidor (bet even the cigars are still good!). Humidor worth…..$1,300 up !

Jarrod’s small safe….coins. Locksmith for big safe…he drills it out just like my guy did a couple of months ago. (back for the reveal)…AFTER THE COMMERCIAL!

J’s big safe…..incredible…actual gold coins, some from old ships (Spanish Reals). I had to smile for the couple they were having such a good time ! Coin guy estimates $3,500 plus for the balance of coins (J. already sold $800 worth).

Hester has an accident…LOOKED STAGED !


Second half hour is Storage Wars Dallas…..Yee Haw ! (sorry Texans…we are REQUIRED to yell Yee Haw for this show. As one of my area auctioneer’s has sometimes observed “it’s the law!” (he is wrong too).