| There are many self storage units popping up all | | | | then your belongings will belong to the company |
| over the country. Many people do not have | | | | to do with what they want and you cannot get it |
| enough room to keep all of their items so they | | | | back unless you settle upon new terms or buy it |
| rent storage units to store belongings they are | | | | at the auction. Check the dates as some will be |
| not using at the time such as lawn furniture during | | | | canceled if they settle before hand and many |
| the winter months. If they have a small | | | | wait until the last minute. Most companies have |
| apartment in the city this is another good idea for | | | | 30-40 units to sell at a time, that way they do |
| those that wish to keep these items but do not | | | | not have to mess with just one unit. They will |
| have room until they purchase a home. You can | | | | hold an auction and sell whatever is in that unit. |
| find many different types of self storage units | | | | Usually you will be buying the whole unit. They |
| for anything from just boxes all the way up to | | | | hardly ever sell by the item. So check the rules of |
| your boat or car! | | | | the auction before bidding. In many cases, the |
| The pricing varies by the size and your need for | | | | items if boxed are sold as is, they will glance at |
| the different units. Some start out at only $25 a | | | | the top and normally only describe a few items |
| month all the way up to $100. Many now have | | | | that are seen. |
| yearly rentals for larger items such as boats and | | | | The sizes of self storage vary from small units |
| cars. You can talk with a representative and let | | | | that will only hold a roomful of furniture to larger |
| them know what you are looking to store and | | | | units that will hold your entire houseful. Other |
| they will give you prices for storing the items by | | | | companies have larger units for you to store your |
| month or annually. Remember, there are different | | | | boat or pontoon for the winter season or your |
| laws that govern self storage industry from state | | | | car. They have security cameras that run 24-7 |
| to state. You should check on the lien laws. | | | | and locks on each unit. Some of the larger |
| Self storage auctions are held when a tenant | | | | companies have security guards round the clock. |
| defaults on paying for the unit. You will sign a | | | | Many people use self storage auctions to make a |
| contract agreeing to their terms and prices. If you | | | | living by selling the items they purchase on EBay, |
| fall behind in your payments, you will be given the | | | | garage sales, or other used stores. You can find |
| chance to catch up whatever you are behind | | | | many great items that sell fast! You may even |
| within a set amount of time, before they own the | | | | find many old antiques that just may put your |
| entire contents of the unit. If you do not pay | | | | child through college! |