Frank and I were commenting on all the different kinds of auctions we've each been through over the years which include cattle, tobacco, collectibles, estate, boats, cars, chairty, tv, etc. etc. but one auction that has alluded us all these years are Storage Unit Auctions.
So there was one in a nearby town of Wakefield today, aka, Sanbornville. Anyways, we showed up with about 10 other people in the pouring rain. Mostly men, I was the only other women with one other umbrella toting fool hardy soul. The auction states the terms and conditions which included CASH only and a $50 deposit on the storage unite to make sure it gets cleaned out. They cut the lock off, open the door and you BID!
Now of course you can see very little but you can tell quite a bit from the quality of the things you can see, the style, the age, the care of the wrapping, the quantity, etc. etc. The first unit which pretty much continued a whole houseful of furniture and accessories sold for $450. The other two units sold for $25 and $10,. The two snaller units had some potential in oak flooring, an antique elgin outboard, tires, etc but you did need to dispose of the nattresses which is $10 a pop.,
We didn't buy anything but it was an interesting experience just the same.
We didn't buy anything but it was an interesting experience just the same.
