Welcome To The Storage Auction Blog

by Travis Lane on April 9, 2012

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Hello & welcome to AuctionsTX.com’s storage auction blog, Texas’s best source for storage auction information & news. My name is Travis Lane, owner of AuctionsTX.com and former storage auction buyer. Whether you’re new to the storage auction business or whether you’re a seasoned pro, our storage auction blog has something for you.

Right off the bat, I’m going to let you know that you won’t find any get rich quick schemes here, that’s not what we’re about. We are here to provide quality articles, news & opinions and to objectively educate people about the storage auction business. We have hundreds of articles on this blog which discuss all aspects of the storage auction buying and selling process. This blog also discusses our service, which provides the storage auction schedule for Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin, Texas. For more information on our service, click here.

This blog is your blog too and I encourage you to interact in the discussions and add your opinion. I will be glad to publish your articles, questions, comments, suggestions & even your rants & raves, pertaining to our industry. We can all learn something from each other and it is my goal to make this blog a valuable tool for storage auction buyers, auctioneers & storage facilities in Texas. Check back with us frequently because new content is being added daily.

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Interview With Walt Cade From Storage Wars Texas

April 8, 2012
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I recently had a chance to interview Walt Cade, the auctioneer from Storage Wars Texas. Although his schedule is busier than ever, he took some time to answer some questions that will help us get to know him better. If any of you would like to ask Walt a specific question, please post your interesting [...]

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The Top 10 Mistakes Newcomers Make At Storage Auctions

March 7, 2012
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Overpaying Just To Get A Unit If you’re new to the storage auction scene, don’t be in any rush to get your first unit. You have to wait for the right unit to come along at the right price. It will happen. I know you’re eager to get your feet wet but the object of [...]

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Selling Merchandise On The Internet

March 12, 2012
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If you plan to sell the merchandise that you purchase from storage auctions on the internet, you will spend a lot of time taking photos, placing ads and doing research on the items. If you don’t already use them, websites like Craigslist & Ebay will become your new best friends. These websites are the greatest [...]

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Moving Tips For Storage Auction Buyers

March 13, 2012
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Before you purchase a storage unit at auction, you should examine the contents and ask yourself “How am I going to move this?” Most storage facilities and auctioneers require the contents of the unit to be moved out within 48 hours of purchase. Some storage units contain heavy items like furniture, appliances, & large boxes. [...]

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Do You Have The Space Required To Accommodate Your Inventory?

March 13, 2012
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Not much of what you buy at storage auctions is going to sell overnight. It can sometimes take days, weeks or even months to sell certain items. This being said, you will need to consider where you are going to store your inventory. For those of you who aren’t planning on buying more than one [...]

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Being Prepared For A Storage Unit Auction

March 13, 2012
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For those of you who are new to the storage auction arena, there are things you need to know in order to be prepared for your next storage unit auction. These are just a few tips that could save you time & money and help you avoid a great deal of frustration. On a good [...]

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Storage Wars Texas Cast & Crew

March 14, 2012
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On this page, you will find entertaining facts and opinions about the new version of the hit reality show Storage Wars. We even have behind the scenes photos of the cast and crew of Storage Wars Texas while it was being taped. We hope you enjoy yourself and we would like to invite you to [...]

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Houston Area Google Reviews

March 20, 2012
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Note To Reader: The members who posted these reviews refer to us as Houston Storage Auctions, which is now part of AuctionsTX.com. SAligaetz Great website for storage auction information. Very thorough. It listed auctions for storage facilities that I didn’t even know existed. Response from the owner We greatly appreciate the compliment! Houston Storage Auctions [...]

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Do People Really Store Items Like Gold, Cash, Jewelry & Guns In Storage Units?

March 21, 2012
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I know that it’s not easy to believe, but you can find some extremely valuable items in storage units. In just the last year alone, I have found gold in storage units four times. The first time, I hit the jackpot. There was a safe that contained 5 jewelry boxes full of gold jewelry among [...]

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What Types Of Valueables Can You Find In Self Storage Units?

March 21, 2012
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The answer to this question is as broad as the horizon. You can find anything that you would normally find in a home or a business in a storage unit. Although most storage units contain a lot of common items, if you buy enough units, you are bound to find some real treasures in some. [...]

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What Does A Typical Storage Unit Contain?

March 21, 2012
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Most self storage units contain household items like cookware, dishware, decorations, pictures, all types of furniture, bedding, clothing, accessories, books, antiques, tools, electronics, collectibles, lawn equipment, personal hygiene items or sometimes the remnants of a failed business. The good news is that there is a demand for all of these typical items, especially in a [...]

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How Do People Sell The Things They Buy At Storage Auctions?

March 21, 2012
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You can come across some wonderful & valuable items in storage auctions, but you can get stuck with some things that are more trouble than they are worth. Most storage lockers contain household items, furniture, tools, appliances, lawn equipment, electronics, clothing, personal items or sometimes the remnants of a failed business. I personally use Craigslist [...]

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Does It Take A Lot Of Money To Get Started In The Storage Auction Business?

March 26, 2012
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Before I started AuctionsTX.com, I was a full time storage auction buyer. I have proven that you don’t need a lot of cash to get started in the storage auction business. I began attending self storage auctions with $400 of disposable funds and within a few months I was living off of the income from [...]

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Questions About Income Taxes For Storage Auction Buyers

May 4, 2012
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Allow me start out by saying that I’m not a CPA or an attorney and that you should consult with a tax professional before making any decisions. A member recently asked the following question: Do you know what the rules are for income tax for someone who makes all their money reselling the contents of [...]

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Storage Auctions Are A Business, So Treat Them Like One

April 25, 2012
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The storage auction scene is getting an influx of new players recently. Who knows exactly why more people are showing up, but it probably has something to do with the economy and TV shows that might sensationalize the process a bit. Whatever the cause, newcomers are coming in and treating the situation like a lottery [...]

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Chapter 70 Of The Texas Property Code

April 12, 2012
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The following laws govern the sale of automobiles, recreational vehicles, boats, trailers, outboard motors and some motorcycles and ATVs.   PROPERTY CODE TITLE 5. EXEMPT PROPERTY AND LIENS SUBTITLE B. LIENS CHAPTER 70. MISCELLANEOUS LIENS SUBCHAPTER A. POSSESSORY LIENS Sec. 70.001.  WORKER’S LIEN. (a) A worker in this state who by labor repairs an article, including a [...]

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What Should You Do If You Find A Gun In A Storage Unit?

April 12, 2012
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If you find a gun in a storage unit, there are certain procedures you must follow. First and foremost, clear it and make sure there are no unspent rounds in it. I would like reiterate that I’m not an attorney, nor do I have a FFL and that you should consult with a professional before [...]

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Vendors

March 30, 2012
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Let’s face it, no matter how long you have been buying storage units, you will always come across an item that requires an expert to appraise, repair or sell. A lot of our members have been asking if we have a list of vendors who can help them with specialty items, so we decided to [...]

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Would It Be Possible For You To List The Auctions For 2 Weeks Or 3 Weeks At A Time?

March 27, 2012
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One of our members recently asked: I just joined your website. A lot of good info. Would it be possible for you to list the auctions for 2 weeks or 3 weeks at a time? I have different days off every week, and if i knew the schedules more in advance it would be easier [...]

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About Dallas / Fort Worth Storage Auctions

March 27, 2012
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We created our Dallas / Fort Worth storage auction schedule, because we recognized a problem with the former methods of obtaining storage auction information. Before AuctionsTX.com came along, a storage auction buyer had to subscribe to three expensive newspapers and read them every day, and they were still missing auctions. Not only that, they would [...]

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What Is A Storage Auction?

March 27, 2012
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Storage unit auctions are the method most storage facilities use to evict tenants who have gotten behind on their payments, recover lost rent and fees and have the property removed from the unit so they can rent the space in the future. Most storage facilities allow a 90 day grace period in which the tenant [...]

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