That sucks acman but seems to be normal right now.  I've had more auctions canceled this month then normal.  Even the u-haul that had 17 units and never gets paid up all paid but 1, so they canceled.  Hoping for a good day Monday even with the crowds.  On thursday we still had 50+ units so 10 or so paid up.

I got to try and call Metro monday morning if they will answer.  Paper shows auction starting at 9:30 but Auctionzip has it as 12.  If lucky that means most of the newbies will show up way late.

30 pairs of shoes in boxes?  If so that is the $175 back w/ no work at the flea.  Not counting the gold and things you will make a killing.  Very nice find.  The 5x15 that was packed to the top and hardly could see...plus on a bid/hold sold for $610 yesterday in my area.

Well it all depends on the lockers.  The caravan had a number of newbies but 1/2 the lockers went to regulars.  However, to me some of the new regulars are starting to get dumb, maybe mob mentality?

I figure the Monday auction is going to be crazy.  However, I'll be going since it's one that my daughter can attend and she has been asking to go.  Not looked it up on AuctionZip but suspect it's there.  I'll have to go do that now and check.

So far only 1 unit for me this year, that I spent a whole 60 secs cleaning out.  Was just a bike in it.  Spent $20 to give to a co-worker that got hers stolen.  Just needs a new set of brakes, little air, and oil and it's good to go.

Dont' feel bad man, it happens.  I'm still kicking myself for pissing away $875 on a unit.  Looked oh so good from the door but once got inside I knew I was screwed.  Just learn from the mistakes.

I always take a couple of pictures or more of a unit from the door before I go in.  One to cover myself on various things, but also to re-evaluate what I thought I saw, etc. if get a crap unit.

Heck - like today - was looking at a packed 10x20 unit.  One of my auction buddies and myself both saw the riding lawnmower and push mower through the glass of a cabinet.  Not many people saw it.  However, we both totally missed the trash bag right above our heads with boxes and boxes of porn (think empty VHS boxes).  When only have a min or two to look you really got to train your eyes.  I'm still learning and why I prefer a 2nd pair of eyes to look when can get someone to go with me.

Waiting to hear how that unit went as my buddies father is the one that won the unit.  May even end up helping them clean it out if get a call.

Well the first auction of the year for me is now in the books.  Only 5 out of the 7 locations had units.  All with 2-4 units, instead of the 4-6 listed.  There was a good 50+ people at the first location.  To make matters worse the auciton guy asked who has been watching Storage Wars and about a dozen people raised their hands.  I even heard one guy talking on his cell to someone saying "Ya, just like Storage Wars I'm out here at a auction".  So I figured it was going to be a LONG day.

Saw one good unit at this location - it went for 470.  The other three were 155, 210, and 275.  While not outrageous prices the stuff wasn't worth that much IMO.  Second location had a 5x15 that was on a bid/hold.  We could hardly get the door open.  It was slammed full to the roof with stuff.  Bad thing was an iron board and matress in front so you couldn't see to the back.  Lots of fishing rods and tackle boxes.  I liked it for $300 -- it went for $610.  Unit next to it had a dresser and headboard in it - sold for $100.  Had one other interesting unit at this location.  Had 3 metal file cabinets, push mower, and 2 copiers.  One was a huge beast with a monitor attached to it, etc.  Went for $265 - most people were afraid of the weight of copier.  Guy does repo so has a boom/wrecker that can pick it up.

Only two other memoriable lockers just cuz of the price.  First one was pretty much empty.  Lady at front desk had told us the guy got what he wanted out of the unit and abandoned it.  It showed as from the door you see a pile of cloths on the floor, a few pairs of scattered shoes, and a large box with some DVDs and a CD spindle 1/4 full.  I liked the unit as figure could make a little money on it and not too much to clean.  Auction guy thought it was going to go low since instead of the 50 - 200 bid he tries to open with he starts at $10.  I jumpin and bid it up to $50.  Past 50 there is no money in there unless something major was in the box.  Unit sold for $105 to a newbie.

Last unit of the day was a 10x10 80% empty.  However, what you did see was about a 12-20 shoe boxes stacked up.  Four of the boxes had "Air Jordan" on them.  Shining light in the boxes you could see shoes.  Now if those were the Jordon's or not who knows.  I walked away from even watching when the bid hit $400 and was still going strong between 2 newbies.

Auction Friday that was re-scheduled from the 10th.  Going to pass on it as the place is sometimes "fishy".  Major auction on the 16th that I figure will be a complete zoo.  As of today they have 53 out of the 61 units between the two locations.  However, this is a real auction guy.  So the auction is both in the paper and auctionzip.  All of the Federal people in area will be off work.  So I figure it will be a 100 or more person day.  Talking with a few of the other guys we plan to just bring chairs and watch the circus.

Other then the shot glasses and board games I would of picked all of that stuff up.  Maybe the glasses - it all depends on what they were and if I thought could re-sale them.  The board games for me would just be a donation item.

Good work there.  I'm normally late to the party when find deals like that.

Gratz Rockin and Money.  Maybe prices are getting better.  I sure hope so.  Every auction of the month for me has been canceled.  First hope will be Thursday with my caravan.  Most of the descriptions have "furniture" in them so I'm not hopefully of a unit.  I try to stay away from furniture as have no place to sale it and sheds are getting full.

Like lockers at the auction - you have to learn what your market is.  I think you said matresses sell in your area.  Here, we can't give them away (some of the other regulars have tried).  Cloths don't move well for me yet, but others have great luck with them.

You can "pick" all you want and have great prices.  But, if you can't sell anything your wasting money.