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I'm in a medium sized town (500K) and its hit and miss. Some auctions are great and units sell for reasonable prices then the next day, prices go out of control. Bidding wars for trash.
I am from the other side of the country and see the opposite. Small town auctions with very few buyers at some of them. At an August auction me and only one other guy showed up he was a former buyer in poor health just looking really. I got three units for $45 total. Auction in early October me and 2 other buyers at start I got first 2 units for $125. None were packed, but solid in profit on all of them.
I can tell you on long island their auctions have been jerked around something fierce in the past year or so, different newpapers for the ads , different rules for the auctions , different order for the caravans etc
Your right. To me, the offer need to be fair otherwise I have no problem selling it on my own. If it is a item I don't want to move like a projection TV or refrigerator, even if the offer is 10-20% lower, I'll probably take it.I agree completely with this. If I am selling something pretty cheap don't try to dicker me even lower. Like I am asking 20.00 for a fishing pole and you offer me 5.
As the saying goes... "You don't come into my house and disrespect my family!"
Have you ever been approached by someone, after you purchased a storage unit, that was interested in buying a particular item in your unit? If so, then you've been picked. Does anyone use this strategy while attending storage auctions?
If the price is right it's SOLD!! <doing my nest Jackie Sutton imitation>
Hello can someone tell me how much a 1922 singer sewing
Machine model 127 costs?
I just spent the last hour or so discussing the storage auction industry with, let's call him "Hank," a major player in the storage industry (owner in 100 +/- storage facilities across the country). While Hank didn't give a specific name, he did mention that 1 of the top 5 storage companies in the United States actually instructs their facility managers to misinform people about their upcoming storage auctions.
Inquiring minds wanna know Yeah, Walt is a really great guy and he is very down to earth. He truly deserves his success. He even has a link to this forum on his website, which is appreciated.I have only met him twice and both times we got caught in some filming they were doing at Abby and another place. He had a big crowd but he knew he had never seen my husband and myself and visa versa. He made it a point to come over and shake hands with us and we all introduced ourselves. I was very impressed with the way he handled himself. The auctions we usually went to were Jackie S and Luther D. plus a couple others that I can't remember nowadays. I sure miss those auctions. In Central Calif now and they are too short of runs. Loved the 9a.m. to whatever runs in Dallas/Ft Worth areas.. :-)
Walt is one of those people who "pays it forward". Just remember: For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.
About a year ago, I remember seeing casting calls for Storage Wars New York and Miami. If they came out with a Storage Wars New York, I would probably watch it. I wonder if these shows are still in the works.
