We sent out a press release on April 10th, 2013 officially announcing Virtual Storage Auction (Now OnlineStorageAuctions.com) to the public. The press release was well received by news agencies across the country. NBC, CBS, ABC & Fox news all picked up the article. This is just the beginning of a major marketing campaign designed to…
Online storage auctions tend to earn anywhere from 25% to 100% more revenue than auctions held in person. While this makes some bidders nervous, it’s definitely a good thing for the storage companies and auctioneers involved in the bidding. If you’re uncertain about getting involved in online storage auctions, you may be wondering what…
Auction Hunters: Pawn Edition: Season 4, Episode 13: “The Fall Guys.” Every partnership at one time or another may experience a rift in the relationship. Communication and comprise usually mends misunderstandings. Allen and Ton experienced an explosive amount of undercurrent of tension during this episode. Off to Reseda, California for the next storage auction. Haff-Ton…
Storage Wars: Season 4, Episode 2: “Breathalyze This.” Barry brought a partner. Jarrod was without his partner. Both were bad ideas. Auction was held in Huntington Beach. Brandi scouted for space for a new store. Jarrod left alone to bid without a limit. Pray, Brandi, pray. Barry brought Charles Kitch, who once appraised an antique…
Storage Wars: Season 4, Episode 1: “Auctioning for Dummies.” What may we expect in this new season of Storage Wars? Lack of brains. Lack of humility. Lack of “Yuuup” Mogul Dave Hester. Returning players were Darrell Sheets, Jarrod Schulz and Brandi Passante, Barry Weiss, and resident auctioneers Dan and Laura. Guest appearances by Nabila Hannis…
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….
Auction Hunters: Pawn Edition: Season 4, Episode 12: “Don’t Taze Me Bro.” It’s a cold winter’s day. Three storage units up for auction. Allen and Ton brace the cold but immediately feel a chill when they spot their opposite gender team nemesis. Man-haters Thelma and Louise back to grease the wheels of irritation for the…
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…
Auction Hunters: Pawn Edition: Season 4, Episode 11: “Carolyn Goes Topless.” What happens when you put a good looking blond male (Allen) at the same storage auction with a smoking hot blonde female (Carolyn)? Fire works? Romance? A love scene out of Casablanca? More like trash talking, wise cracking, and you’ll get yours! So I…
No matter how well you research a storage unit or how carefully you bid, you’re bound to find a lot of trash and useless items. Once you win the unit, it’s your responsibility to have it fully emptied and swept clean within 24 to 48 hours. Failure to do so puts you in danger of…
