Remains of woman found in homemade coffin inside self-storage unit - MiamiHerald.com

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Remains of woman found in homemade coffin inside self-storage unit MiamiHerald.com The bizarre secret came forward after the family fell behind on rent and store managers at U-Stor Self Storage in Clearwater, told them they would auction the items inside. Bunch's granddaughter, 54-year-old Rebecca Ann Fancher, told the managers they ... Abandoned storage units yield unusual findsTampabay.com Granny's body kept in U-StorTbo.com Casket, remains found in storage unitMyFox Washington DC all 252 news articles »

Why 'Storage Wars' is the best TV show right now - Mother Nature Network (blog)

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Why 'Storage Wars' is the best TV show right now Mother Nature Network (blog) Units are sold in a carnival-style auction to the highest bidder, but only after the unit's lock has been cracked by a giant bolt cutter, and the unit has been opened and visually inspected for exactly five minutes (no touching) by the potential buyers ... and more »

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

In world of auctions, money is the great equalizer Inside Tucson Business Interest in auctions has been on rise in recent years, in part because of an actual increase in occurrences. "We do see a lot more of the storage unit auctions because of the economy," he said. Another factor lies with the popularity of a few ... and more »

Vintage Alco Pop? Maotai's Price Spiral - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Vintage Alco Pop? Maotai's Price Spiral Wall Street Journal (blog) And unlike wine, storage conditions don't tend to affect its flavor. One elderly couple watched the Googut auction from the sidelines, eager to see what their stash might fetch. Not being drinkers themselves, they were about to move house and were ... and more »

I-Team: Storage Facility Fears - CBS Local

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I-Team: Storage Facility Fears CBS Local By WBZ-TV Chief Correspondent Joe Shortsleeve BOSTON (CBS) – Storage auctions are some of the most popular shows on cable right now, but there is a dark side to these facilities. The I-Team found criminals and terrorists are using them to hide their ...