Abandoned storage units yield unusual finds

By Jamal Thalji, Times Staff Writer Friday, January 27, 2012 “It’s like Christmas. You don’t know what you’re going to get,” says Dan Heaton, 66, as he empties the contents of a 5- by 10-foot unit at A-AAAKEY Mini Storage, on which the owner stopped paying rent. He won the contents in an auction for $165. CLEARWATER — The green metal door to storage unit No. 597 swung open. Two dozen people ...

CMS bidding process for chronic wound healing needs reform - MedCity News

CMS bidding process for chronic wound healing needs reform MedCity News On the hit A&E cable show “Storage Wars,” competing buyers take a peek inside foreclosed self-storage lockers, guess what might be hidden inside, then bid for the salvage rights. It's entertaining television. But it's a terrible model for the federal ...

Jackson Residents Have Opportunity Wednesday to Become “Auction Hunters” - Jackson NJ Online

Jackson Residents Have Opportunity Wednesday to Become “Auction Hunters” Jackson NJ Online “We've had up to 60 people come out in recent months for these auctions. It's tripled.” Weaver said “Before the show, we would get just a handful.” In the show, Allen Haff and Clinton “Ton” Jones travel across America, bidding on unclaimed storage ... Toms River Residents Invited to Become “Auction Hunters”Toms River News all 2 news articles »

Federal auction in need of reform - Macon Telegraph (blog)

Federal auction in need of reform Macon Telegraph (blog) By REGINALD NESBITT - Special to The Telegraph On the hit A&E cable show “Storage Wars,” competing buyers take a quick peek inside foreclosed self-storage lockers, guess what treasure might be hidden inside, then bid against each other for the salvage ...

In world of auctions, money is the great equalizer - Inside Tucson Business

In world of auctions, money is the great equalizer Inside Tucson Business "Storage Wars" and "Auction Hunters" both focus on the buyers at auctions mostly throughout southern California. The stars of the shows purchase defaulted self-storage units at public auctions to resale the items at swap meets, in thrift stores or just ... and more »