Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Went to two auctions by the same auctioneer. First one had 16 bidders and 3 lkrs. Didn't bid on one of them, but several people did including the 6 regulars who were part of the 16 bidders.

One relative newbie got all three 10 x 10s which were down hallways, pedestrian size doors (not 10 x 10 doors).
Prices: $275, $400, $675; so the guy spent $1350 for 3 lkrs. Some potential for breaking even....in my opinion.

Anyway, that kept him away from the 2nd auction (either out of money or space and time) where there were 2 lkrs.
First went for $90 to a newbie; 2nd went for $240 to regulars....3 feet high of tumbled down stuff with a couple of good items showing; he'll make a little on it ..... after the dump run(s).

So, not a great day, but more auctions coming the next couple of days.

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Talked to the auctioneer (best/most honest of the 4 major auctioneers) who indicated that in the 150 mile radius he covered, he was seeing FEWER lkrs up for sale and crowds moderating.

It turns out that even though the crowds are going down a bit (in some areas) there are fewer units BECAUSE THE TV SHOWS are making it apparent to lkr owners that THEIR STUFF WILL BE SOLD if they don't pay up.

So...according to this auctioneer (with whom I agree)....it's a double whammy from the tv shows.

  Hi Movieman
If You Google Storage Hunters You can watch the previous episodes  on TruTv.com  , plus You Tube has some .
  There are a lot of comments about the old & new show in online boards , I like the ones defending the show by the poster LoriMarie. 
  Bob

Thanks for the tip, but I actually think I would be more interested in the comments than I would the show !   

In about an hour, he popped into the office to say he had found two worm-drive skill saws that were brand new, and that he was confident he had made his money back right there.

Sounds like a good unit all right. How long ago was that?

I realize this was in Hawaii where you said prices are higher, and the reason I ask is this:

Two years ago at a California flea market I could get $75 for a very good, used worm-drive saw; now I have trouble even selling one and when I do, it's $40 or so. Construction here is next to nothing. Exisiting houses aren't selling, why build a new one?

Anyway, curious as to how long ago that unit was purchased that 2 Skilsaws would pay for it.

Monday, July 11, 2011

Talked to one of the auctioneer associates this last weekend about this big auction.

He wasn't there but said the total "take" from selling the 100+ lkrs was around $40,000 and that the place was out in the middle of nowhere. If it had been 300 miles closer I would have gone !

Person who did well there was the auctioneer....fee of roughly $10K for that 8 hours work.

Never mind...I did it for you.

Type Mills Slot Machine in Google and get multiple results including a historical page or two.

Type Mills Slot Machine in eBay search and you'll see a great range of machines and prices.

Price will depend of course on date, model, rarity, condition. Some going in $1500 range (asking price).

Ronin knows something.....LOL. Alas we will find out, Shouldnt be too tuff. Just make a few phone calls. Hey inquiring minds need to know. And because you guys are doing it all in a full secrecy makes us just want to find out more. Surely somene will talk!!!  A bidder, an auctioneer, a storage facility worker, LOL

The challenge is on. Makes some calls and lets find out.

My guess is that Ronin was one of the many people at more than one TX location who signed a non-disclosure statement (under penalty of death !) and so we will have to depend on bits and pieces from this pt forward.

My MAIN interest is in the running of MULTIPLE shows at one time, and now that we have this "tidbit" about a possible FALL, 2011 debut of SW-Dallas, I'm beginning to think that once the July 20 SW shows are done, that the NEW DAllas shows (and later Florida shows) will begin. I just can't fathom that they might dilute their own schedule by running two shows at the same time, but again, I could be wrong.

You are getting confused. The Storage Wars Dallas is a NEW show, it has nothing to do with July 20th. All I can say is when they got to American Harbor Storage in Oak Cliff, bidders signed a release for Storage Wars Dallas and the Camera crew from A&E was there. They were all told it was Storage Was Dallas. A new show. I Called American Harbor and they confirmed that it was filmed there. Not of the California Actors will be on the new show. They are an all new cast.
Hope this clears it up for all of you!

I admit I was confused, but with each additional post you place it becomes a little clearer. So NOW it appears the California franchise was so popular they are going with the NEW series based in Dallas, and if what I read in the OTHER thread about Storage Wars, the new member RONIN says  the new one will start in the Fall. Waiting to hear where he got this info only because I like verified facts.