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Step 1
First you need to find out when and where the auctions will be held. Check your local newspaper in the legal notices section. Sometimes the auctions will be posted, sometimes not. Call around to the local public self storage units in your area and ask them when they hold auctions.
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Step 2
Plan to arrive early. You will need to sign a terms and conditions form to participate in the auction. Bring cash as this is usually the only form of payment accepted.
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Step 3
Bring a large vehicle and some helpers in case you win the auction. The unit must be emptied out by the end of the day. You may also need tools for moving large items such as a dolly, blankets, or bungee cords.
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Step 4
Bring a lock. You may need to leave the public self storage facility to take a lunch break, bathroom break, or for another reason. You don't want to leave the unit unlocked.
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Step 5
Have a plan for disposing of trash. You won't want to keep every single thing in the storage unit. You may need to take unwanted items to a landfill or dumpster.
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Step 6
Public self storage auctions can bring you great profit, even if you don't know how to sell on eBay. You can take the items to an eBay drop off store, or hire an eBay Trading Assistant to help you sell the items.
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Step 7
See the resources section below for more tips and information about selling on eBay.
Comments
askapeach said
on 10/29/2009 I've often wondered what happened to those items. Your article is well written and something I'll have to look in to doing. Thanks!
diane2016 said
on 10/5/2009 Excellent article. 5*
-Matthew- said
on 9/27/2009 Great Article!!! 5*
trvlarrngr said
on 9/21/2009 What a great idea! I never would have thought to do this.great article on how to find ebay inventory at storage unit auctions. 5 stars!
randomthoughts said
on 9/21/2009 Excellent article. this information will save first-timers a lot of aggravation. 5* and recommendation.