Storage auctions went on for decades without many changes. Suddenly, thanks to their growth and publicity from a few reality TV shows, they exploded in popularity. While this had many less-than-desirable effects on the auction resale business, its popularity surge has resulted in the creation of many new technologies to assist resellers. One of the…
Container Wars: Season 1, Episode 16: “Lost at Sea.” Deana heard a rumor that there was a container filled with jewelry and was major money. Buzz, buzz, buzz as the rumor circled about. Mo wanted to know how does anyone know that a container’s been lost at sea? Exactly, Mo. Who told Deana? Hmmm… 1st…
TruTV’s reality series Container Wars Jason Hughes is an actor, a comedian, and a serious auction hunter when it comes to collectibles and antiques. A true Southern boy with charm, but don’t think he’ll play nice when it comes to bidding on a container, for he will get what he wants and toss out Southern…
Storage Wars: Texas: Season 3, Episode 7: “Stowe-Age Wars.” Rainy day did not faze Walt for as an auctioneer he would make money just the same. Let it rain money. Let it rain money. Let it rain money. Victor needed to buy smaller units with higher quality. Ricky and Bubba were looking for big lockers…
Storage facilities have used auctions as a way to get rid of abandoned items and defaulted units for many years, but these auctions have only recently become well-known. Until the last several years, only a tiny handful of people attempted to make a living by reselling items purchased in this way. Today, with the popularity…
Resale businesses are growing in popularity thanks to the ease of selling over the Internet and the appeal of self-employment. The struggling economy has led many people to seek alternative sources of income, and you might be considering this path for yourself. Whether you have any experience in reselling or you’re a complete newbie to…
Container Wars: Season 1, Episode 15 : “115.” Ty talked a little trash to the Israelis, but beyond that, the morning was very quiet. John the auctioneer was late. Not an exciting way to start an auction, however, tempers would flare and another brawl broke out between Team Muscle and the Israelis. Just another day…
TruTV’s reality series Container Wars “The Israelis” combine unique personalities into a partnership. Eyal appears as a third wheel, but don’t discount him as the “quiet one,” for he is quick to refute bad judgment calls on passionate buying of containers by his partners. He is a tech guru, thriving entrepreneur, very easy on the…
Storage Wars: Texas: Season 3, Episode 5: “It’s Always Sonny in Texas.” Jenny and Mary were pumped. Since uniting forces, they’ve drilled themselves into a profit. Victor spent more than he made so he drilled himself into a hole. Bubba and Ricky couldn’t drill into a locker and left empty-handed. New player strutted into the…
Container Wars: Season 1, Episode 14: “Blowing Smoke.” Jason’s on a winning streak. The entire cast placed a target on his back. No way would Deana, Mo, Ty, Matt or the Israelis allow him to continue to win all the best containers. Game on! But would the cast come out on top or would they…
