Trash, treasures sold at Poconos version of 'Storage Wars' - Pocono Record

Trash, treasures sold at Poconos version of 'Storage Wars' Pocono Record David Kidwell/Pocono Record By Chad Smith What would you do? You've only got a few minutes to peer into a large self-storage unit. You see many boxes, perhaps some old furniture, a dusty TV. Do you bid on the stuff or do you pass?

In Canada, Alternate Currency Keeps Traction With Fans - Wall Street Journal

In Canada, Alternate Currency Keeps Traction With Fans Wall Street Journal "If I was going to send a box to Mars to explain what Canada is all about, I'd put in a 10-cent Canadian Tire money bill in it." The new system promises to better reward customers—giving back up to 3% of a purchase's value in loyalty points, ... and more »

Storage units ripe for picking - Marion Star

Storage units ripe for picking Marion Star Bring cash. And a little luck won't hurt. There's money-making potential in storage unit auctions, and the number of people following this modern-day treasure hunting is growing. Television shows such as "Storage Wars" or "American Pickers" are helping ... and more »

Business is picking up - Anderson Independent Mail

Business is picking up Anderson Independent Mail Said one flea market picker: “When it's daylight you can get a deal. Wake up earlier and you can get a steal.” Think profitable thoughts. The only way to make even more money on a flipped item is to pay less or sell it for more, so try to haggle and ...

City auction to raise money for general fund - Marshalltown Times Republican

City auction to raise money for general fund Marshalltown Times Republican By DAVID ALEXANDER - Staff Writer (dalexander@timesrepublican.com) , Times-Republican In a dusty storage building tucked away on Woodland Street, a knot of orphaned bicycles lay tangled on the cold cement floor. Throughout the year, police officers add ...