Self Storage Auctions

One fun thing to do on a boring Sunday is attended an Storage Auction.

These appear to be very popular on this continent. People flock to them to see what treasures the storage unit hold.

One such storage unit auction was 10-by-10-foot which was stuffed to the brim with the contents of someone's life. From couches, beds, TVs, a microwave, boxes of clothing and much more hidden with in its depths.

When bidding began. Two men who obviously knew what they were doing battled it out, and the victor took the contents of the whole unit for a mere $400.

Units tend to be auctioned off after the renter has stopped paying the bill for three months, this is to help the storage facility make back some of their money and empty the space so the unit can be re-rented..

A variety of people come out to auctions. from Resalers, investors, dealers, yard-salers or people who just want something to do come out to try and find a bargain.

Most auctions tend to be advertised with a certified letter in a newspaper.