I Bought A STORAGE Auction Locker For $10... Here's What's Inside!
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Bought a storage unit for a $10 bill. This unit makes one wonder why people pay money each month to store their stuff....
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If you find unused toiletries that you don't want, homeless shelters will use.☺
Someone took what they wanted and were too lazy to take the garbage out.
Your probably so right , they took what they wanted and left the trash and just walked away . No one would have been paying on that unit for that ... they just didn’t want haul that with them , glad you didn’t bid more then what you did . I truly enjoy watching these videos .. love storage lockers .. ❤️
Renee you’re hair looks great really starting to grow nice locker
Thanks for sharing with us your friend in Tennessee
My mother got dementia and I didn’t know she hadn’t paid for her storage unit. When she got here she kept talking about her “ stuff”. Made my heart sad to know the her memories were in a storage unit. She passed a year ago. I miss her so much!
Were you able to contact the storage facility to see if it was possible to pay the back rent or was it too late?
The "tea strainer" is actually for the kitchen sink. And they work great! I clean mine after dishes and tap off in the garbage can. And every couple of weeks i throw it in the dishwasher.
Sometimes pile go in grab all they want. People go through things and then can’t let go could have been a friends stuff daughter’s stuff who knows it takes time but we all let go eventually who knows how many situations we deal with in units enjoyed the video 🤓
I always enjoy your storage unit videos even though this one was a dud!!!! 😞😞😞
As the old saying goes { You win some, Then you Lose some !!! }. I feel for you better luck next time.
At least you made your money back with a little extra
I always wonder why people pay money to store random stuff or garbage.
Hey for a ten spot you did okay!
Not all unopened boxes labeled Apple are gold. 😂
Am I crazy or did I see a video posted of you trying on all the great outfits you’ve found? I’ve looked & looked to see it so I could watch it but I can’t find it. I swore I saw it!! 🤷♀️ maybe I’m crazy & saw into the future 😂😂
I have an older video showing dresses that I purchased at a yard sale. I have not done a video of the clothes I have found in the garbage. Hope that helps!
I do NOT think this was someone’s unit. I THINK THIS was items left at units not completely cleaned and the facility placed them in there in hope someone does the cleaning for em. I hate to see you were maybe a victim of this Moose’s. It’s a gamble. Some places “salt” the units in hope of bids. Another good video Moose.
That’s what I’m thinking
too many things fit. The smoker stuff in multiple bags. The purse with the lighter, etc... It's a person that suddenly realized that she paid a LOT in storage, compared to the value of the stuff she stored. And just thought .. HECK with it..
Those aren't shower capes there for your bowls instead of plastic you put them caps on the bowls lol. 😃 not a tea strain it's for the kitchen sink lol. You've got to get out more lol. 😃😃😃
The McDonald's pie...probably will last until 2040.
Lol!
Hahaha! I didn't see any mold when I peeked through the holes, so you are probably right!
brilliant
Facts
Some storage unit places stage lockers and they’re not abandoned at all.
I wondered about that. The items just seemed too random.
Well I have heard that storage place owners go in and cherry pick the good stuff and leave the garbage...this is why I never got into these storage auctions...
Your prolly right I hadn't thought of that.her unit really did looked that way and now just a unit she has too clean it out.
When I finalised my storage I found a lock on it and the new owners knew nothing about it so I cut it off and when I opened it up there was a considerable amount of the original contents missing which of course the new owners knew nothing.
umm that's not a tea strainer,
that goes in your sink or bathtub
to strain hair and food particles
Not to be mean, but wouldn't it be kind of funny if the storage unit auctioneer described the unit (without showing it) as follows: "Unit belonged to a smoker who rolls their own, takes medication, gets the munchies at the craziest time and likes to gamble while reading their bible!!" Oh well like you said not very exciting but might get your money back. Maybe even a profit Renee.... depending on how much you can get for the candle and purses at the flea market. Love all your videos girl. All content is great and I always enjoy watching what you find! Take care!
It would be funny if the auctioneer did that for every unit!
Omg I would watch that show lol
Battery lite worth $ 29.00 “camping “ that you said you didn’t know..
There was more than $10.00 worth of stuff It was Fun !!
Good Flee Market Merch🤷🏻♀️
Renee your hair is adorable. It makes you look so different.
It's still growing out... another odd stage, the sides need to grow!
I think the storage place went thru it and kept the good stuff and left all the garbage for bidders. Crooks
I agree with you, Susan!
Just some prices I think would be helpful. Stevia by the small box, about 75 or so packets is $5.00 here. Sink strainer about $2.00. Our dollar stores are often out of them. Aluminum foil about 4.00 a package these days for thin sheet, small packages (just bought some) so if it is unopened score. Bowl covers, not hair shower caps run about $2.30 to 3.00. Cotton balls are running about $2.00 to 4.00 depending on count and if cotton not synthetic. Put a few of your postcards old ones with scenes in the frame. I think that they will fit or the enlarge ones. Nothing special just a theme and sell for 3.00. I haven't gotten thru the entire list yet but this will give you enough info to price at the flea market. Priced correctly you will get your money back at a dollar of two for each item. A box of just stuff, earrings etc at 50 cents another at 25 cents for rummage. When people rummage they see other stuff. ; P. Yes I'm bossy aren't I? Use to sell at fleas too. PS take old pills to the fire stations to dispose of.
Where you really gonna sell that on? Ebay? 😂😂
What you needed here was a head lamp....wait...just check your mail as I know there is one in there lol. Good Luck on your next locker!
You are a really nice friend to have, a rare jewel indeed.
I’ve never lost on a $10 storage . Good buy .
Thanks for stopping by Pirate! Hoping to get more lockers in the new year!
@@PaperandMoose that’s awesome . It is the funnest way to source in my opinion.
I use to buy 1 daller units when I was in the game I'll be back at someday so call is over priced right now
You're definitely going to make your money back on the cooler, but also realize that if you went to the grocery store to buy some of those things it would definitely come out to be more than $10. So this might actually be one of the best buys you could have made.
Unlike many commenters, I thought this was a pretty decent unit for $10. If you go to a store, they'll charge you $3.99 for a roll of aluminum foil. A skilled reseller could easily get $100 out of a unit like this - the flashlight, cell phone, purses, frames, cigarette machine, cooler.
The foil, cotton balls, and dryer sheets were good household finds. Since they were not opened, I'll just add these to my stockpile and essentially made my $10 back on them.
I love it when you get all upset about things that you can not control, don't take life so seriously, relax and enjoy.
I noticed something priceless in that storage unit,"you" .
I’m sorry Renee! I’ve come to believe that people are so darn complex! I want to tell you that I got my daughter a storage unit to store her furniture when she left her abusive husband ....in the meantime I got really sick and ended up in the hospital for open-heart surgery. After surgery I was in rehab....long story short.....I forgot about the damn storage unit that was in my name! She assumed I was continuing to pay.... but then I went to my sisters house after rehab and never got the mail
Btw..... I paid off the bill, paid a crew to clean out the storage unit, paid to have the stuff hauled to the municipal waste yard.... spent kazillion for that error in judgement!!!!
Wtf
Smooth
You're so clever gamma boy.
Exactly right Renee. This is a case of someone taking everything they wanted out, leaving the things they don't and then just stop paying. Still a fun video. Love the channel.
Agreed.
That was what I was thinking
One thing I do wonder...are these drug pick up exchange places?? Sometimes with the food etc,,,
Why? Too lazy remove that little bit of stuff?
@@TW1257 troll somewhere else.
Does the cigarette machine smell like something other than tobacco? 🤔😉. 🤗💕🦋
Those drugs are antipsychotic could be the reason why
You got 4$ worth of foil.
Hello Renee. Well sometimes you have to take a chance. Because you never know what you might find. But it was still fun to watch and see what was there. And you got your money back on the cooler so there’s that . Chin up the Nextel one could make you a great deal .👍👍👍👍👍👍. Stay safe and well and go enjoy a cup of tea ☕️ ☕️☕️☕️☕️💕💕💕💕💕💕🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
Maybe they already took out what they wanted to keep and abandoned the rest. Stopped paying rent.
That's what I was thinking Anne!
What's baffling is why would you even bid on that unit? 🤯
I've had luck with trash bags in the past, so figured eh, might as well take a chance!
@@PaperandMoose I understand it's a gamble everytime. I personally stopped bidding on units years ago. Besides no good deals on west coast. I miss the east coast. So much great stuff. 👍well good luck next time😊
Good question!
Maybe someone was down on their luck and staying there sometimes, hence the portable camping stuff, torch, radio, food, pills, toiletries... and one can only assume what they did with the bio hazard bags in there! Fab vlog. As always Xx
Renee,
I read comments because there are a lot of fun answers to your questions and
sometimes they are more entertaining than what's in the locker.
I always wish you great finds, but the losers make the wining lockers much more interesting.
Cheers,
Rik Spector
Btw- the item you were screwing off the bottom is a lantern
Just pull up on the top and it lights up
Yes, I bought a set of 4, kept one, gave 1 to each of my girls, to keep in their cars.
I have family who are not mentally stable and would possibly not comprehend what they are doing when using a storage unit.
Just stopping by to say your
hair style is looking adorable ..... that is all .
Be safe , happy and healthy
Renee 😎✌
One of the meds you mentioned is a common antinausea med for chemo patients. Chemo brain could explain the randomness. I’m a cancer patient and I well understand how the chemo brain affects you. Just s thought.
A few were for Parkinson’s
It was well worth $10 for the items you can use yourself.
I work at a mini storage, we have 325 storage units. People walk away from units all the time . They get tired of paying the fees. Other people move out of state and just leave it. Then you have people who will throw it all in the dumpster. That's where I dive at. I have found some very nice things in the dumpster.😊
You are totally right! I have a cousin who has managed to lose all of her childhood belongings by renting storage units then "forgetting" to pay them, when we were in our late teens/twenties. Now she has a shed at her house stuffed full of stuff instead.
what auction site do you guys use ? thank you**
I had a friend who had a storage unit because they were homeless, they had a few items but they couldn't carry it around all the time. To me.. it's kind of sad. To a homeless person... any objects they own are precious..
Where i live those units would have brought way more... Beware of the managers special unit where they take the leftover junk and pile it into one unit...it happens.
I thought perhaps that was the first unit. That unit was large and so much stuff strewn everywhere!
That was definitely a Head Shaker...Hope the next one Makes Up for This One. With that said Still Enjoyed the Tag Along !! Thanks Again Miss Renee!!
Something tells me you could have got it for 5 but when that guy thought he had that other unit for 5 and the bid went to 15 that really hurt me. YOU GOT YOUR MONEY BACK ON THE PHONE!! The cooler is extra.
Renee it is what it is don't make yourself crazy trying to figure it out people do silly things for silly reasons you had an experience with this Locker next one will be better.
Many people are just crazy now. I like to keep my distance from people AMA possible. I'm living out of my time frame. I should already be buried.
When my parents died 6 weeks apart in 2014 I rented a unit for a couple months while we dealt with the situation. It took me two months to build a shed and stop paying for rental. Just last month my brother came to take 5 generations of photos from my shed, two tubs full. So the point is that life happens and all of a sudden we humans are being blown around like fall leaves.....
Understand Bill. You spoke truth when you stated that you had to build a shed... people rent units because they do not have the space (one of the reasons) and if they did not have space before to store the items, then how do they have space in a few months? I think that's one of the many reasons why units become "abandoned".
I cleaned out my aunt's house it was over 70years full of stuff it took 5months to do it loads of rubbish in it as well
Solid to air. I lost my parents a few months apart in 2018 and feel the same.
I don't understand why people pay $200-$400 a month for a storage unit and the stuff inside is worth like $20.
I don't understand why people pay $200-$400 a month for a storage unit and the stuff inside is worth like $20.
These kinds of lockers do make me sad (especially when you find a few random kids’ toys) , but I appreciate the care and sensitivity you express while going through the lockers. Another person mentioned that perhaps this person was living in their car and then got the storage unit when they lost it and had to get their things out quickly (garbage and all). I had another, sadder, thought that perhaps they were using the unit for a temporary shelter ... I thought I saw a name written on the floor in the back, perhaps written by a child? It might explain the apple pie, candy, etc. Sorry, I didn’t want to make this sad, just wanted to say how much I appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Well u really got your 10.00 worth.but guess you will never know what's in it till you bid on it.
This one, you cannot understand.
These were all valuable things to a person.
I wonder if the storage places employees go thru units before they go up for auction!
The silver thing with the batteries is a small, very bright lantern. Just raise the handles up then pull straight up. WaLaa!
Yes they are so worth keeping,very bright.I have some used it when Huricane Maria hit ..
I had one too...until my grandkids stole it from me because they are so cute! Lol! The lanterns are cute...the grandkids only sometimes 😄
Renee your thought sound on point , one it was not a small unit, they took out all their important things and left the garbage behind😮 i pray you can at least get 50$ from it. You keep going love your style.🥰
It wasn't great, but you will get more than $10 back. The cooler alone is worth over $10. It can't always be a winner, but you didn't lose.
You just never know... The next one might have some treasure.
What a disappointment. Sometimes they are worth it and sometimes not. People are strange sometimes and you never know what is behind their thinking. Maybe next time?
Well that unit was not good. But your attitude was great. I'd say you got your cash back with the cooler. I cringed when you opened the container in the cooler and took a sniff.
You are awesome and a real go getter. I'm sure more success will be headed your way. Love your videos. MUCH SUCCESS.
Good video with realism attached. I want to say that I have noticed you and Taco both seem to have trouble identifying things that are fairly self explanatory. That sounds really mean and I don't mean for it to be so.
I think you both are so busy, preoccupied with life and getting on that things you see every day may go unnoticed by you. My brother was like this, he operated at a genius level and failed to notice common things. I think you are both like this and the only reason I mentioned it is because it can cost you money. Much love from 🇨🇦 please don't hate me
You said this nicely sweetie! We all can’t be experts at everything! I love to read the comments to see what everyone says about things she finds, what things may cost, etc! She’s new to the game, I’ll bet she will get better at figuring out what things are, what they are worth! Have a great day
I don’t believe in storing stuff. It’s often not worth much. You’re better off getting rid of it!
@@lueannparis3475 everybody has their own opinion and their own beliefs.
@@wdfamily_027 I like some ephemera, mostly fly fishing type stuff but I really like smalls and her enthusiasm is pretty contagious.
I know she will do well, I have no doubt!
$10 bucks that's pretty good. I'm sure you have made that back. Fun times. Thanks for sharing. :) possibly a drug addict locker?
If I am ever in the market for a vintage McDonald's apple pie, I know where to look! I believe the owners removed stuff before abandoning it because most storage places rent smaller units than that one and there was lots of empty space in the unit. Still fun to watch and the dive-bombing insect added more excitement.
A little ridiculous to store that bunch of junk for who knows how long, but you found some things you can use and sell. Those pills were affecting the owners ability to think clearly.
Gee, I had no idea so many people rolled their own cigarettes!
I mean what else could they possibly be doing with it?
Signed
Mr Naive Guy
Lots of people roll their own cigarettes, in some states where they tax cigarettes heavy but not so much tobacco you can save quite a bit on a pack. My sisters husband rolls his, even uses tubes with filters in them
I think it is funny that 2 out of the 3 storage units I have won, I have found cigarette rollers!
Also, some people who like tobacco buy the way cheaper tins, and also those who don’t want all the chemical additives cigarette manufacturers put in. “Free Spirit” is a much healthier tobacco.
i think you did ok , the cell phone is worth something even for parts , ive sold them on ebay broken :)
She could try to revive it and get a new battery and then use it for her external GoPro screen rather than using her iPhone.
Many they took out every thing thet wanted.Left all the trash and junk.
That's what I was thinking. Someone came earlier before the unit was locked by management, and cleaned out anything they still wanted.
when landlords evict tenants they must hire a company that moves all, even garbage, of the tenants things into a storage locker and pay for storage for one month. most tenants dont claim there belongings.
In ohio you don't have to do that. Hire a sheriff for $75 to witness the eviction. I can literally move everything to the sidewalk the day before trash day. In one neighborhood I was cleaning the inside of the house and people from all over the neighborhood sorted through the stuff. By the time I was done cleaning all of the furniture and most of the bags were gone. They did leave a mess of broken open bags but it didn't take long to tidy up. Another day I had neighbors asking when the eviction would take place. They waited on their stoop for the sheriff to leave and then picked thru the stuff.
You are so busy, auctions, estate sales, trash picking, busy busy busy!
I am sure you will get your money back, and there could have been some
treasures in it. Keep junking, Take care, Be safe
This is real deal unit buying. Most of the time it is crud. I will take a chance with crud units where either one of mine are that way I can use the dumpster there without problems.
No dumping at this facility, have to take everything with you. Luckily it only amounted to a few bags of trash!
The cell phone can be sold on ebay. Just get it charged and wipe it clean and sell it. You would be surprised what you can get.
Can sell the jewelry, it looked new 😷
Worth more than the cooler.
The gold flashlight looked like an LED tactical. If so, they are pretty spendy.
So I figured it out, while it unassumingly looked to be just an average storage locker with nothing but everyday stuff, hidden inside the Apple Pie were stolen diamonds. Hope you checked inside and didn't throw it out 😉
All kidding aside, proud of you for taking a chance and buying that unit. While there might not have been anything exciting you got content for your channel, you gave us something fun to watch and were able to make your money back. Stay positive and more big scores will surely come.
There are exactly 3 types of storage units you can bid and win on. 1) Older people who have passed away and their relatives did not know or care that they had units. These are the most desirable to win as they are filled with vintage and possible jewelry. 2) Hoarders overflow. Not only do you get quite a few brand new items, you also get yucky things such as used paper towels and .... 3) Lastly, people who have gone to jail or prison. These units can have entire households and it is great for flea markets or to sell at garage sales. Or like me in my last auction win, I found a big bag on crystal meth and other drug paraphernalia. No profit just trash. I like these small units that have not cost you much. $10 is even a great price just for the enjoyment of possibly winning big!
Great overview of the types of units, pretty spot on! I find that the older units are the ones, as you said, that go for crazy prices. There was a unit at this facility that had from floor to ceiling copy paper boxes, moving boxes, etc. stacked. You could see some collectable items and then there were boxes of books as well. The unit went for over $300... here inside the boxes were all Reader's Digest books! Like the "100 Ways to Use Apple Cider Vinegar"... The buyer was sooo mad as they thought for sure it would have been loaded with more of the collectables that they could see.
You make your money back on the small stuff I think you all double your mony
This is why I like to watch you. Real. You have happened upon fantastic stuff in garbage sacks and you are honest when you hit a bit of a dud storage unit. (Although, if you use any of those household items, you made back way more than $10.) If you happen upon a storage unit with a trunk full of gold, I'm gonna believe you.
I think a lot of people that use these units have just gotten out of prison and they are using the storage unit to pull a life back together,,,but for some reason they fall back on hard times and fail to pay,,,,
Maybe they took the good stuff out already.
Those biohazard bags could be used for Halloween decor.
But the new kitchen etc things you found would have cost you more than $10 so it's not that bad.
You never can tell, only 10 dollars could of bid more. Lucky escape.
She was probably living in there
Those reusable bags were nice. As long as they didn’t smell.
Bonus #1 a few household items. #2 you could fit it all in your car so no need to return to the unit.
It wasn’t a tea strainer. It was for your kitchen sink drain.
I wonder if the apple pie would be better than the whoopie pie that you purchased at the flea market.
It is not fun watching you complain about how people elect to use their storage units. It is a part of the risk you take when you choose to engage in bidding on these units. You seemed so angry about it...
Not angry, just baffled and asking the question of why people would store these items... I discuss at the end all the different circumstances of what could happen/what does happen with storage units.
That cigarette machine was most likely for wacky weed. Probably would sell at the flea market.
I suspect all of the items/bags came from an auto, perhaps someone who has been living in her car off and on for some time and either had her auto repossessed thus needing to reclaim its contents or who finally found a permanent home. Almost all of the bags you showed were from different smaller stores and very few items were significant household usage. Unhealthy food, cosmetic type things. That is my take. You did a good job presenting it without distaste as to your findings just confusion as to purpose Could be those items were all her worldly treasurers at that moment. I sure like your going through storage units more than watching you to through garbage bag. Diana
That silver thing is a really nice lantern, you pull up the wire handle to open the light ! They are very nice lanterns !
Don't use that to strain your tea! It's a sink drain strainer.
I realized that when I was editing the video, oops!
Hey that Macca's Apple pie could be retro VINTAGE, God knows what they put in their gear ha ! what was the use by date 😂
So how did the auctioneer know what the contents were ahead of time (he said purses etc)? Does this not then mean that either someone from the storage or auction company had already been in the locker? Is there any rule or law that would prevent them from removing valuables and then just auctioning off the rest? I’ve never been to a storage auction so I’m not sure how it works. I know I’ve read stories about some online storage units being staged.
Kim A - I smelt a rat!. If someone from the facility took anything of value and then sold the Unit for $10, they know that the purchaser is not going to kick up a fuss for that price. Times are hard-who knows.
G’day Renee stay strong remember one disappointed is another door will open up glad to see your smile you on learning curve peace
Hey you tried ! I like your spunk , it was a hot mess but you will get your money back . Better luck next time ! Only way to go is up from here ! 🤷♀️
the phone was a good find.
Renee your hair looks beautiful. sorry you didnt get a lot of good stuff but thanks for taking us along with you
Not sure of w.hat that is? That is a great flashlight lift up lantern. Wonderful for power outages due storms or to take camping.
I’m with you Renee’. I’m baffled too.
It would be so interesting to know the stories of why these units were abandoned and why they stored junk. Oh well, it was still interesting to see and at least you have the cooler so you could make your $10 back. I still think it’s great that you do this, though, because as the old saying goes “nothing ventured nothing gained”. 👍🏻