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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: My majestic return to storage auctions!
« on: February 14, 2013, 07:51:02 AM »
Quote from: HomeGrownPromos on February 13, 2013, 10:53:17 PM
So Tuesday was my target date for my grand return, and I was so looking forward to it! I got up early, shaved for the special occasion,

Both legs?!  :D

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: Congratulations to MovieMan!
« on: February 14, 2013, 07:48:14 AM »
Congrats, Movieman!

Now quit messin' around on the puter & get back to workin' you big slacker!!  :)

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: Does the interior of your home ever overflow with auction purchased items?
« on: February 13, 2013, 09:50:37 AM »
Quote from: MovieMan on February 13, 2013, 09:41:55 AM
OK, I'll admit it....I have some of my auction purchases inside my house and not because I'm using them...they're just there!

Usually these come inside so I can research them on eBay or elsewhere, they they just sit there for "awhlle".

Not exactly a "hoarder" situation, but sometimes a problem that needs stepping over or moved.

YOU?

I think the real topic question should be: "Have your neighbors ever threatened to call the Home Owners Association, Building Code Enforcement, Zoning Board, or Police on you because of all the junk scattered around your house and yard?" LOL!  :-\

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: Does the interior of your home ever overflow with auction purchased items?
« on: February 13, 2013, 09:47:35 AM »
Quote from: MovieMan on February 13, 2013, 09:41:55 AM
OK, I'll admit it....I have some of my auction purchases inside my house and not because I'm using them...they're just there!

Usually these come inside so I can research them on eBay or elsewhere, they they just sit there for "awhlle".

Not exactly a "hoarder" situation, but sometimes a problem that needs stepping over or moved.

YOU?

If you can't say yes to this topic, your not a real storage unit buyer in my opinion!  ;)

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: The trained eye - Why the pros make the real money
« on: February 12, 2013, 07:52:57 AM »
Quote from: StorMe on February 12, 2013, 06:31:55 AM
WOW! Were people paying that much for a locker before all the show hoopla?

But, you know people do store their gold in backpacks. Didn't you? LOL!

Ohh, HELL NO! When I first started going to the auctions most good units would sell for $250-$400, a great unit would sell for $500-$700.

I think the prices are WORSE now then Spring 2011 when the first TV how wave of newbies hit. In 2011 good units jumped to $800-$1100, & great units jumped to $1600-$2200.

So far Spring 2013, good units are going for $900-$1500, & I haven't seen a great unit yet.  :-[

Average units (typically should sell in the $150-$300 range) are going for $450-$850!  :-\

And the crowds are SMALLER then Spring 2011, & Spring 2012! Not even sure if we have seen the full wave of tax return newbies yet!

Makes me wonder if inflation in prices of everything else is causing people to mistakenly inflate the value of storage units.

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: What is the average price you pay for a locker? ... 2013 Edition
« on: February 12, 2013, 07:44:09 AM »
Quote from: Cobia on February 11, 2013, 08:45:25 AM
So far for 2013 my average is a "jaw-dropping" $775 per unit!  :-\  :'(

Of course it is tax rebate season & new years resolution season, so I expect that average to drop as we move through the year.

I say new years resolution season cause my theory is along with people being instant "hundredaires" with their tax return checks, they also resolve themselves to change thier lives with the new year so I think many try to start a new business, start a new livelyhood, start a new hobbie, or just get thier butts of the couch, thus the HIGH prices in the Spring at auction.

Did a quick look at my records and the average price for units in past years is as follows:

2012: $430
2011: $220

Hopefully I can knock 2013 back down towards $500 average. I know 2012 was more expensive due to my bidding strategy but I wonder if some sort of natural inflation is creeping into the unit prices?

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: The trained eye - Why the pros make the real money
« on: February 11, 2013, 02:53:19 PM »
Great win Phil!

It's hard to pull the sneaky experienced bidder on my competition when they are willing to pay $550 for a unit with most of the contents you could see from the door, contents as follows:

1. used, old mattress & boxspring
2. plain metal bed frame
3. 2 mid-level Ikea like dining table chairs
4. large ottoman
5. plastic storage shelf
6. small glass end table
7. average desktop computer & monitor
8. 2 backpacks (packed)
9. laundry hamper with shoes (nothing name brand showing)
10. Aprrox. 3 garbage bags & 2 totes (presumibly full, probably clothes)
11. Another random old skool office chair (nothing collectible, trust me!)


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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: How common are "piece by piece" auctions in your area ?
« on: February 11, 2013, 09:02:29 AM »
Maybe Once a year? I have done well at the ones I have attended, but there is a greater tendency to pay retail if you don't know what you are doing.

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Stories about Storage Auctions / Re: Don't See This Everyday...
« on: February 11, 2013, 08:59:15 AM »
It's an F-35 Lighting II flight test aircraft. That's why it does not have a in-service paint scheme.

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: Toys don't sell after Christmas
« on: February 11, 2013, 08:51:53 AM »
Quote from: Travis on February 10, 2013, 04:46:08 PM
I bought a couple of units last month with some big ticket toys inside. I have been trying to sell these things for a fraction of what they're worth and still nothing. Anyone else having trouble selling toys in January and February?

Yes! I've got a TON of new toys listed on Amazon & have only sold 1 so far! Just gonna let them ride, don't feel like getting low-balled on Ebay or the flea market. If they don't sell by Christmas next year, then I will put them on Ebay.

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: What is the average price you pay for a locker? ... 2013 Edition
« on: February 11, 2013, 08:45:25 AM »
So far for 2013 my average is a "jaw-dropping" $775 per unit!  :-\  :'(

Of course it is tax rebate season & new years resolution season, so I expect that average to drop as we move through the year.

I say new years resolution season cause my theory is along with people being instant "hundredaires" with their tax return checks, they also resolve themselves to change thier lives with the new year so I think many try to start a new business, start a new livelyhood, start a new hobbie, or just get thier butts of the couch, thus the HIGH prices in the Spring at auction.


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Online Storage Auctions / Re: Another competitor in the online storage auction niche
« on: February 11, 2013, 08:29:50 AM »
Quote from: Travis on February 08, 2013, 05:19:02 PM
It looks like there is a new competitor in the online storage auction niche. ibid4storage.com

It looks like all of their auctions so far have been in Canada and it is unclear whether they're providing services for U.S. storage facilities. They are very similar to Storage Battles and Sealed Online Bids, although I don't know if they are operating illegally since I'm unfamiliar with Canadian storage lien laws.

Anyway, you've got to love the pirate's treasure chest on their home page....cause we all know that pirate's store their gold at U-Haul.  ;)

Yea, Butt Pirates!!  :)

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General Storage Auction Talk / Re: How many lockers do you buy (on average) in a month’s time?
« on: February 08, 2013, 01:06:11 PM »
Well I don't have much data to look at to figure this out so it will be easy!

Last 3 months: 5 units per month.

2012 excluding November & December: 2 units per month.

2011: 3 units per month.

2010: shut out, taking my newbie beatings!  :)

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Craigslist / Re: A couple of CL questions..........
« on: February 08, 2013, 01:02:01 PM »
bbutler247,

I don't think when you post is as important as making sure your posts are updated at crucial times. I make sure my posts are updated on Thursday afternoon, evenings & Friday afternoon & evenings. This seems to be when we get the most "views" of our listings.

I don't do drafts, so can't help you with that.

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Other Forms of Selling / Re: Ask me your questions about ecommerce or starting an onine store?
« on: February 08, 2013, 09:16:50 AM »
Quote from: alloro on February 07, 2013, 07:13:51 PM
How many handicap parking spaces are required for an online store?

LOL!  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D

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