Before the bidding begins, read these tips so you don’t waste time or money. We want to win the auction in a wise way so we won’t be “in the hole” when all is said and done. Note: Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make […]
Which Storage Auction Do I Pick To Go To If Two Auctions Are The Same Day And Time?
What if you find two auctions in the same day, at about the same time? Which storage auction do I pick to go to? What if the auction is at the same time as another event, like taking the kids to bowling/dance/karate/club events, for example? Yes, this can happen. You may not find an auction available […]
How Do You Find Storage Auctions? (Research)
The most common question we hear when friends ask about this business is, “How do you find them?” They are not advertised in our state as “Storage Auctions” or “Abandoned Storage Units For Sale” or even “Auctions of Storage Lockers” or anything close. You do have to do a little digging and pay attention. […]
What do I bring with me to storage auctions?
If you are buying storage units for a living, you need to be prepared when you are headed to a storage auction! Bring these items to help you win at the storage wars: Note: Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase. Affiliate relationships […]
The Best Way To Pack A Storage Unit
If you know it is time to rent a storage unit, you want to be careful how to pack it so that you don’t have to rent an extra one to fit all of your stuff in. We have been married since 1996 and moved eleven times during our marriage. Our last move included moving […]
How To Keep Your Storage Unit Items Safe
Whether you are renting a storage locker (maybe to keep homeschool books or children’s clothing, collectibles or other treasures in) or if you just won an abandoned storage unit at a storage auction, you want to keep what is inside of it safe from theft and critters. Here’s how to keep your storage unit items […]
How much money will I need for a storage unit auction? (Budgeting)
This article helps you plan how much money to bring to the abandoned storage unit auction sale.
Evaluating Time and Space with the Abandoned Storage Unit Business
One thing to think about in the Storage Wars business is how much time you have available to work it and how much space you have to sort and temporarily store items. Note: Some links in this post are affiliate links, which means I receive a commission if you make a purchase. Affiliate relationships include, but […]