Here is a good article from my state.

sltrib.com/sltrib/money/52147968-79/storage-auction-unit-units.html.csp

sltrib.com/sltrib/money/52147968-79/storage-auction-unit-units.html.csp

This reflects the business pretty well even though it is a year or so old.

The Salt Lake Tribune
 
First Published Jul 16 2011 07:02 pm • Last Updated Sep 12 2011 02:45 am

If I'm not mistaken each of the two tv shows is going into SEASON 3.

Had to laugh at the last part of this story:

"...Although Jones concedes shows such as theirs have made the industry more competitive by bringing attention to the scene, he also attributes increased interest to the tough economic times that have led many to seek their fortunes in the business, even as others leave their goods behind in abandoned units.

Haff said, though, that it isn’t the new bidders who concern them."

(No, the concern is being able to find enough Retail and Gun Shops willing to lend them the merchandise they can use to stage the units!!)