If a guy pulled that in my area he would get moved.  Either by the other regulars or by the auctioneer himself.

Today was my 3 facility caravan starting at 4pm.  We had another pretty large crowd, good 35+ strong.  Most of the people were regulars with a few newbies.  Most of the units went to regulars.  However, we had one guy called "yellow shirt" who was buying lockers like mad.  None of the regulars knew who he was.  He tossed out some serious money for iffy lockers.  Think he ended up with 5 or 6 lockers at the first stop.  He didn't show up for the last location.  Guess he was out of money or had enough units.

The prices were so/so.  Some cheap prices, some decent prices, some "You are kidding me" prices.  One unit had a huge couch blocking the door.  You couldn't see inside of it.  It sold for like $500 something.  I was like - say what...did they see something I didn't.  Room full of boxes (cloths spilling out), sold for $350.

Daughter and I picked up two units.  First is a small 5x5 "girl" unit that had a silver case daughter liked, some boxes, 3 suit cases, lamp shades, etc.  Spent $120 for it (20 more then really wanted).  The second unit we picked up was a 10x10 with a old first gen looking front loader and dryer.  I really wanted this unit as I could see a rack mounted server and 2 hard drives on the floor.  Room was pretty spare so figured may be able to get it cheap.  Opened at $50 but got taken up to $90.  The local whale was also bidding but stopped when I hit $90.  He sort of gave it to me as he could of kept going.  He also knows I may sell him the washer/dryer.  Found a whole spool (1000') of networking cable in a box.  Large tote was empty.  Not too much in the unit, but I was very happy.  If server works I'm golden.  Will make my money back just on the networking cable.

Least you didn't spend to much rockin.  I've been in person and had units that look good from the door turn to be duds.

If the computers are not at least XP's you may have a hard time selling them.  Can you tell how old the keyboards are.  CLICKY boards are worth some money on ebay.  But, they have to be really old to be CLICKY.  The newer keyboards are too hushed.

Well even going 40 miles out of the metro area to a mid-size rural town didn't work out to well.  Was two different locations.  First location had 4 units (all paid up), about 6 bidders but I got there right at time for auction to start.  So some may of already gone to other location.  Second location had 13 units in paper - down to 3 10 mins to 9.  Lady comes in and ask where is "some name".  I was like you mean the auction/owner - over there.  She paid up, so down to 2.  First unit was small closet size with a beat up recliner, baby bouncy, and maybe something else.  Second one was a 10x10 with a trunk, decent desk, antique warddrobe closet (broken door), and a few other things.  Only myself and another guy was bidding.  I went to $50 and stopped.  Didn't take my trailer so wasn't worth me going home, getting trailer, and going back.  Today was more of an exploration trip.  Crowd reminded me of the city.  There was 25-30 people, baby to 60-70 yr old w/ a cane.  Black lady and her kids were even posing for pictures.

The old guy saw my light and made the comment to me "you take this storage wars seriously, you been watching to much tv".  I laughed and told him if this was storage wars I would be at the beach already since could get $30 per trash bag.

You just have to wait it out.  Or do like I do and have fun with the newbies.  Most of my auctions have been paid up / high turnout / high price.  There are still a few that are the old way it seems.  Mine yesterday only saw 18 or so people and lockers under $200.  I bought 3 trash lockers for $65.  Just one of those trash lockers (dozen garbage bags) went for over a $100 last thursday.

I'm hitting any auction I can right now just due to change in my job.  New manager that I'm getting micro manages like crazy.  If your gone away from desk for 30 mins you better have it on your schedule / notify her.  So my lunch hour auctions will be going bye-bye I fear.

As Hester would say.....  YUUUUPP - was only 5 of us that bought any units.  Think only 7 or 8 of us that even bid.  I would of bought all 5 I bid on if had been willing to go over $50 bid.  I was just in shock that we didn't have 50+ people there.  Even my normally small (under 20) locations last month had over 50 people at the place.  Heck - dad said there were 40 people at one location for 1 locker.

Wish I could find a gun cabinet even if there were no weapons in it.  Would go for more then $80 that is for sure.  You had a steal there IMO.

I went to a auction today that I didn't think would make.  So I didn't even bring my auction wallet with me to work.  Didn't make the 10am (4 units) but did skip lunch to make the 1pm (13 unit) auction.  I was flat amazed.  There wasn't really a crowd.  The 10am auction had 9 people from talking with a few of the regulars.  Nice slate pool table and unit sold for $225.

Anyways - we start this auction.  You can tell they don't hold them often and everything was VERY laid back.  We had less then 20 people.  One new black lady that has never been to one.  No idea how she stumbled onto this auction.  Everyone else were regulars, or new faces to me but the old timers knew them.  Prices were LOW.  Highest unit was $195.

I purchased bid on 5 units and won 3.

Unit 1 - 6 georgia luggage bags (aka trash bags cloths) - $20
Unit 2 - 10x10 that had been tossed, beat up fridge - $5
Unit 3 - 5x10 - about 6 boxes of items in back.  Is a gamble - $40

I missed out on another gamble unit that had bags in it, pump pellet rifle, and looked like a amp.  I stopped at $40 since it didn't really grab me.  Other small unit with 6 milk crates, boxes, other odds and ends I got outbid on also.  I prob should of kept going but $50 is my max on small unit gambles.

LOL Rockin - it wasn't you.  It's the "your breaking the law" post that started it.  If you take the law very litteral then every auction I have been to at least 80% of the people are breaking the law.  Friends / groups will be in collusion so as not to bid each other up.  The regular that got some inside info from the girl at the front desk is now in collusion with her as he has info no one else has.  Two people going off to the side and whispering about what all they saw are now in collusion.

Like I said - even on the TV shows you could see it when you get very literal.  The Sherman Act was written in 1890.  Way before the first storage auction.

This whole thing is like speeding.  Is it illegal - yep.  Are you going to jail over it -- doubtfull, unless your 30 MPH over or such.  Does 70% of all drivers do it - yep.

I'm searching the web looking for case studies now.  Wish I still had access to the old law / court cases from when took healthcare law.  So far I've found a Aug 2011 case in california against a auctioneer and 7 real estate investors.  Read about two stamp dealers from like 10 years ago in NY but not found the case or links yet.

I still don't care too much who wins a locker.  I will keep trying to win a locker and not spend a fortune to do it.