When you think of storage auctions, the image that pops into mind is probably of a middle-aged guy or maybe a woman who owns a thrift store or other resale business. While this image is sometimes accurate, the truth is that storage auctions can benefit people from all walks of life, not just those who…
The foundation of a good storage auction business is your schedule. By knowing where you’re headed and when, you can plan an optimized route, budget for your auctions and arrange your buying schedule to fit in with the rest of your business activities. Building that schedule, however, can be a difficulty. With more than 1500…
You live in a small house, apartment, or condo, then space is valuable. Careful to buy products that don’t take up too much room or at least have multiple purposes. Try a few of these space-saving products for size. 1. Magnetic Ironing Mat You can find this product on Amazon for less than $15! Heavy…
Storage Wars: Canada: Season 1, Episode 19: “Com-Paul-sive Behaviour.” The auction was held in Wasaga Beach, which has the largest fresh water beach in the world. Rich homes usually equal rich storage units. Rick and Cindy talked about what it takes to stay in the game. They’ve seen people spend too much too fast and end…
Welcome to the Jungle. Storage Wars: Canada: Season 1, Episode 15: “A-locker-lypse Now.” Don was back! His return, coupled with a potentially steady stream of good lockers, offered our players another chance at redemption. Roy was in full fatigues and ready for his next mission: Buy up all the good units… with extreme prejudice. And lots…
If you’ve done any research into online storage auctions, you may know that storage units sold online tend to sell for more than their in-person counterparts. What you may not realize is that auctions held on OnlineStorageAuctions.com earn up to 25% more than auctions listed on competitor websites like StorageBattles.com. If you’re looking for a…
When you’re in the storage auction business, knowing the demographics of the tenants whose items you’ll be buying is an important part of gauging how much a unit might be worth. After all, affluent people tend to store more valuable items. In an effort to understand the trends behind storage auctions, we asked the question:…
Which Craigslist app to post your merchandise is best for you? Depends if you have an iPhone or an Android phone. A few apps work on all devices; however, you usually have to choose to either download from iTunes or Google Play. As a reseller, you need the flexibility to post an item anywhere at…
Storage Wars: Canada: Season 1, Episode 10: “Canadian Pecker.” Don was still on vacation, so Patrick Pecker filled in for him as auctioneer. Patrick Pecker: I’m more aggressive than Don. Today, I’m bringing the full Pecker. Cindy and Rick knew it’s always good business to be respectful to the auctioneer. When they arrived, they made…
Storage Wars: Canada: Season 1, Episode 13: “The Rise of the Liquidator.” Friends, let me just say: When the stakes get raised, they get RAISED. And when Jeff Schwarz, (also known as The Liquidator), stepped in for regular auctioneer, Don, he promised to give all the usual suspects a lot of bang for their buck. Wait. Is…
