Do you understand the different sizes of storage units up for auction? It may be difficult for some to judge the height, width or depth of a storage unit through a photograph. However, if you have a good understanding of the different sizes of storage units; how much each size can hold in merchandise, this…
Yuuup! Famous catch word by the infamous Dave Hester, a former cast member of the reality television series Storage Wars. At any storage auction you may find two types of bidders: Intimidator or Stealth. Dave was an intimidator. He wanted you to know he had money and lots of it. Hester would bid up a…
Do you know what questions to ask a storage facility manager before a scheduled storage auction begins? Bet you thought all you needed to do was drive up to the storage facility, park, and then blend in with the crowd. That’s what the cast members of Storage Wars do, but don’t forget, that’s a reality…
You love Facebook. You hate Facebook. In October of 2012 Facebook garnered 1 billion active users per month! Facebook has over 50% of global users on its network. Google+ streams ahead past Twitter to over 30% of the global market. YouTube and Twitter at over 20%. You want to know, “What does this have to…
Finally, you outbid the pack of auction hunters and bought your first, very first storage unit ever. Cool! Now what? Sell everything! That’s right. Sell everything BEFORE you buy a 2nd storage unit. As you sort your items, divide them into three categories: Resellable Recycle Trash Remember, trash is something you cannot recycle. The #1…
No one tells you how much manpower it takes for the second phase of auction hunting – hauling items from inside the storage unit back to your workspace. Plan ahead. On Storage Wars Jarrod Schulz has a staff that loads that unloads the entire contents of the locker back to his thrift store; or to…
It’s become more and more uncommon for people to carry cash in their pockets. In general, most people use their bank’s check card or a credit card to make their purchases. Some people don’t even have banks, opting instead to use a prepaid card or spend money directly from Paypal. With so much cash being…
What are the indicators of a good unit, whether at a live storage auction or in an online storage auction? First rule is not to take what you see at face value. Second rule is to take what you see at face value. Confusing, I know, but let me explain. Here’s a true story. One…
Should you consider a partner at storage auctions? This really depends on your current success at storage auctions. How well you do on your own and what goals you hope to reach. Definitely, there are pros and cons to having a partner, but a solid partner can catapult you into more wins at storage auctions….
It’s not uncommon to find designer merchandise inside a storage unit. However, before you Snoopy dance after you’ve opened a box full of Louis Vuitton handbags, make sure they’re real deal. Counterfeits accounts for almost 10% of the world trade. That’s simply unbelievable! Knock-offs in fashion will be in apparel, sunglasses, watches, handbags and head…
