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 the dump if it’s trash.
Barry Weiss however doesn’t have a staff. On a recent episode of Storage Wars (“A Time to Kiln”), Barry bought a unit filled to the brim with heavy items and asked Jarrod for assistance. At a 50/50 split of the profits, it was a good deal for both parties.
When you win a locker from OnlineStorageAuctions.com, you’re on your own. You’ll need to pre-plan “how” to get the goodies from your storage unit outta there.
Truck
If you own a truck, great! If you are in good physical condition and have a hand truck dolly, this will work well for you. If you bought a rather large locker or you’re not in good physical condition, you can always hire day workers.
Rent a Truck, Cargo Van or Box Truck
You could rent a pick-up truck, cargo van or a large box truck from U-Haul, Budget Truck Rental, Penske, or at a local rental company. You may even find a rental truck available at the storage facility where you bought your locker. Call and ask.
Before you rent anything, first check for coupons. Budget Truck Rentals has coupons for 15%-20% off and U-Haul up to 30%. Check for discounts at online coupon code websites.
You could also borrow a truck from family or friends, but that’s a short term solution.
Plan ahead.
Rent the Storage Unit for One Month
At OnlineStorageAuctions.com you will see the name and address of the storage facility on the right hand column of the storage units up for auction. Call the facility and ask what their policies are for renting that same unit up for auction for one month. This will allow you to sort the items at the facility at your own pace.
I cannot stress how import it is for you to know “how” you will move the items out of that storage unit back to your workspace. Remember, once you bought the unit, you have a 24-48 hour window to empty and clean out that locker.
A young man once approached Jarrod from Storage Wars and told him he had quit his day job and planned on becoming a full-time auction hunter. Jarrod asked the young man if he owned a truck. The young man replied, “No.”
I am at a loss for words.
Plan ahead.
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