Ive been reading over this thread and find truth to many of the posts both positive and negative. Ive noticed the old men staring at the crowds in disgust as if someone found their hidden gold. Also heard rude comments about how stupid people are that are new to the auctions. Only time will weed out the people. The new generation will be here to stay in my opinion. Alot of the older more experienced buyers will be retiring. From what I have seen, many dont have the patience for the crowds and younger people. Some Ive met both new and old are nice, and some are cocky.. but mostly all seem to "know it all" Territorial??? most definitely!!!! Most of the guys and a few gals look at you like you are stealing eggs from their henhouse when you bid or win an auction. And the newbies.. well,. they go crazy over a concealed container or box. Around here if ya put 5 plastic storage bins in a locker, it will sell for $300. Throw some dust on it and it will sell for $600. I hope their pockets are deeper than their treasure hunting patience. Newbies seem to be everywhere in droves and the old timers just sit back in disbeliefat all the monies people are paying out. I think the old timers arent going to have the easy money anymore and 400 % profit on a good unit. More like 50%. I also see alot of uneducated people looking to spend crazy money on what they think is a treasure because of tv. They wont last long for sure. All in all, the auctioneers is the ones making out like a bandit. They dont even register here anymore becuase of the crowds...
 Just my two cents worth. Not new and not old to the game.

would suit me if the ones that arent even registered wasnt allowed in front of the auction. that would clear half of them out. ya see people walking straight thru the gates, then standing in fron of the locker when its being auctioned. I told the auctioneer that if he would back the people up that dont want to spend money, he'd make more. Hard to bid when ya cant see anything.Maybe a midget on stilts with night vision goggles isnt such a bad idea.

3418-A  S. New Hope Rd., Gastonia.   As of 1-31-11 we have 14 Bins which include items such as Tools, Furniture, Appliances, TV's, Electronics, an Antique Player Piano, Marble Tables, Kirby Vacumm Cleaner w/Shampoo Kit & manuals, a box of knifes and much much more to be auctioned off.    One large bin contains hundreds of High-End Mens & Ladies clothes in "Like-New" condition that would be perfect for a consignment store.   These will be Full Bin Sales.  We may have a couple bins that will be sold by the piece.

Whats wrong with this picture??? I wasnt aware that they could enter until the auction, much less advertise some good things and show photos of the things they mentioned. Ones only left to believe that they ramsacked every locker and picked thru them....I hope nobody shows up period.
Frustrated in NC
Michael

I am in Charlotte, NC. Its not a good sign when your number is 224 and still people registering. This was a different auction... what a mess. Hard too get to the unit much less see what inside.  The alleys arent big enough. Wished at least the lookers would go away or at least stand back. 'REGULATORS" is whats needed here. Think I will just stay home til the crowds thin. Went to a by the piece auction.. Hard to sell many of those boxes by the piece when they know whats inside. If they sold "mystery box", they would probably sell for $50 each, Then everyone would get some NatGeo magazines and pans. Maybe even some costume jewelry if their lucky.
Michael